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Environment – Renewable Energy Plan
Our quarries at Brassington Moor and Ryder Point consume approximately £3.5m of energy per annum, leaving the business exceedingly vulnerable both to shifting energy markets and to government energy policy.
Energy efficiency and evolving business practices both have their part to play. However, we will continue to be a large energy user, and with electricity prices expected to as much as double over the coming decade, it has become increasingly clear that Longcliffe's long term future depends on it generating its own energy.
We have therefore entered into discussions with the local planning authority, as well as relevant conservation organisations, regarding the installation of four 2MW wind turbines: two at the Brassington Moor quarry, and two at the Ryder Point quarry. Together, these should help produce the electricity that both sites will require in order to continue operations.
We are extremely conscious of the environmental considerations that go into any planning development. We are also very much aware of the concerns local residents may have about the potential visual impact of any new infrastructure on the surrounding landscape.
Such considerations are at the forefront of our minds in submitting this application, and we shall endeavour to minimise any additional impact beyond the existing wind development going ahead at Carsington Pastures.
We very much hope that you will welcome this development, both as a huge boost to the local economy, and also as a demonstration of local efforts to generate electricity and reduce carbon emissions.
If you have any questions about our proposals or would like more details, please contact us. We also value any feedback that you may have.
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