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Why is this project being constructed on prime farmland? That does not make any sense. Why is there an intention to use a battery storage system which has a record of bursting into flames and...
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Concerned about the excessive size of the solar farm in a residential area. Concerned about the fire risk in the battery storage facility in a residential area. Concerned about increased vehicle...
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The process was open to consultation. The land used is versatile agricultural land. Footpath will be blocked views destroyed. The lithium batteries are an unknown risk and IF they catch fire cannot be...
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My [Redacted] is approximately 1.2 miles from the proposed site, if there was an emergency and evacuations were required how are the various schools and nursery’s meant to evacuate everyone to safe...
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Sunnica appear to have little understanding or little regard for the inherent hazard that BESS facilities pose to public health. Sunnica, in my opinion, has the potential to be one of the greatest...
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I object to this application due to the sheer scale of the site being developed and it's proximity to so many houses, schools and businesses. Red Lodge only has 3 points of entry and exit into the...
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Opposition of Sunnica Energy Farm on the scale intended. Impact on infrastructure due to multiple vehicles including HGVs during installation over a 2 year period leading to already congested roads...
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I am a local farmer and some of my land is adjacent to part of the proposed development. Interests are: 1. Loss of arable land for crop production 2. Effect on local wildlife due to habitat loss 3....
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I do not agree with the Sunnica Energy Farm development because: The development is primarily designed as an arbitrage scheme to buy, store and re-sell electricity to the National Grid for profit. The...
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The size of the project and effect on the countryside and wild life. The using of good farm land for a project that could be set out in a more considered way and not by using land that can be used to...
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Impact on quality of life, mental health and above all physical safety
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- lack of real consultation due to COVID restrictions which Sunnica have taken full advantage of. The whole process should be reset to step 0 at a time when FULL and open public meetings can safely be...
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I strongly feel this will have adverse effects on the wildlife, and area that we live in. It will cause the value of our property to decrease, leaving me out of pocket by thousands of pounds. If this...
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Hello my name is Gemma, [Redacted] and live in the area. I’d like to put across please some concerns of the application. Solar, is, and number ones goal is to unharm the environment, the planet and...
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A terrible vandalisation of precious farmland. The huge size of this development means a tragic loss of invaluable farmland. It is known also that the solar panels are not anywhere near as efficient...
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I am concerned about the proximity of the battery storage areas to my house and the 2 primary schools in our village. Red Lodge is within a 4.5km radius of all 3 battery storage areas.
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I strongly oppose this application. I am not opposed to green energy or indeed solar farms. I oppose it due to the size, its location (which is far too close to villages & towns), the fact that they...
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I own and have developed Brookside Stud in Badlingham and have been here for 15 years. This proposal runs right up to my boundary where we have high end mares and foals in the paddocks. I am the...
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It is well documented that the lithium batteries used for storage on solar farms carry a grave risk. They have the potential to combust causing a thermal incident that is difficult to control....
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My main concern is the battery storage units location. With them being so close to a large residential area as well as two primary schools it would not give the surrounding area adequate time in case...
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The BESS technology is not specified. This means no assessment of safety, noise pollution etc can be made. The application should be withdrawn and resubmitted including battery technology details. The...
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I would like to put some points on environmental issues regarding Sunnica East A and the River Kennet (Lea Brook). *The searching of historical records of the Environmental Agency data is not accurate...
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Overall, I support the project but have concerns about site management once the construction phase is complete and the project has been handed over to an operator. Consent for the Sunnica project must...
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I do not agree with the Sunnica Energy Farm development because: The development is primarily designed as an arbitrage scheme to buy, store and re-sell electricity to the National Grid for profit. The...
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• I am [Redacted]. What are the risks to first responders and the public from exposure to toxic fumes, if a fire or other incident were to occur? What would be the environmental impact? • [Redacted]...
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I have concerns regarding the evac plans for surrounding villages in the event of runaway thermal fire, the construction traffic onan already overloaded local road network and the...
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It is my belief that this proposal is unsustainable and will damage the rural environment by using valuable arable land that should be used for growing food. The proposed battery storage facilities...
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Solar power is the way forward for the UK, and is an important system to irradicating the use of Fossil fuels. The planned Sunnica solar farm is not the answer. The pay back from construction, harm to...
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I am very concerned about the plans for Sunnica site. The location near built up family areas including schools in close proximity to the proposal is not were I think Sunnica should be looking to...
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The loss and destruction of the country side. The excessive amount of traffic on an already congested road network. Using valuable land, that is needed for Crops. Panels can be placed on buildings...
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The representations I have are both personal and likely representative of the wider community. I have family in the area who have [Redacted], children who attend the local school which is in close...
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Too close to schools, no proper evacuation plan for when the battery catches fire. The roads round here aren’t fit for purpose and that’s before all the extra lorry’s. House prices will do down.
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I disagree with the application for the following reasons: 1) The site is completely unsuitable due to it's Proximity to Housing, Businesses and Schools. 2) Complete lack of Evacuation Plan for the...
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the scheme is too big. we have never had all the information from sunnica. we have learned from our consultants what is actually proposed. we live in a very rural area and all we will see for miles...
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- Unacceptable landscape and heritage impact, coalescing several historic villages and removing their agricultural landscape which contributes to their historic significance as well as damaging the...
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Impact on wildlife and the permanent loss of viable (and currently used) agricultural land. The detrimental impact on quality of life (noise pollution, congestion, increased traffic, damage to road...
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I fully understand that the UK needs to create renewable energy and as such utilising sunlight through solar panels within solar farms is something which has to happen. I’m therefore not against solar...
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1. Taking valuable agricultural land out of production. 2. Safety of the battery systems is far from satisfactory and a danger to health in the event of a fire. 3. The provision to be made for...
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Too large Taking valuable farm land Intrusive in construction Destroying wildlife Using panels probably made with ‘slave labour ‘ in China Difficulty in recycling panels in 40 years Ruining...
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I object with all my might and main to the building of this gigantic solar far on land in East Cambs and west Suffolk using land used for food production. It will alter the life in villages around for...
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The scale and closeness to homes make this proposal completely unacceptable. It is not a solar farm. It is a huge industrial plant that, if approved, would dominate and change the nature of what is a...
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A). The farm will take too much good quality farmland out of use B) The location of the main battery complex is far too close to Red Lodge and any fire would mean the complete evacuation of the...
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I am concerned about the safety of local residents in relation to the risk of battery fires. I am concerned that the size of batteries has not been specified and that rather than genuine eco friendly...
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My wife & I have lived in Worlington for 22 years. We know nobody in Worlington who is not in favour of renewable energy & solar panels in particular. But neither do we know anyone in Worlington who...
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The scale is too big, the long term effects on the local landscape have not been considered, inadequate planning for implementation, environmental concerns for area of outstanding Natural beauty,...
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I object for the following reasons Destruction of food producing farmland Loss of wild life Massive HGV Traffic to the detriment of health and well being
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Loss of agricultural land for future generations. Concern over storage of massive batteries and impact on environment. The pressure of local infrastructure when undertaking the work. Loss of a green...
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This is in totally the wrong place taking up vital farm land and being built near stud farms which are historic in the areas close to Newmarket. The farmland is needed for food and agriculture...
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Sunica plans to get the licence to build this Factory and then sell the rights on. They have USA backers who are funding their application and are in fact a technically insolvent business....
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I object to the Sunnica proposal, the main reasons for my objection are The size of the proposal is to vast , the impact it will have on the surrounding villages, turning fertile land into an...
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I am incredibly anxious and concerned about the health of the thousands living nearby; both physical health. Physical health due to the reduction in nature, increased traffic, dangerous batteries. I...
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I believe this development will be detrimental to the UK as a whole by removing valuable agricultural land at a time when the country faces uncertainty about food production for the nation. It will...
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We are a family of 5, living in Red Lodge since 2017 and love this area. Mainly we moved here because of the farmland around us and the countryside. The solar farm’s present would take away the beauty...
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My interest is that of a former farmer and committed environmentalist, who understands the need for this Country to achieve it's target to develop alternative methods of electricity generation, to...
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I am not opposed to renewable solar energy, and I am not an expert in this field, however I do have 3 main concerns about the proposed Sunnica Energy Farm. 1. The size of this proposed development of...
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As a long-term resident of Chippenham I am very concerned about the Sunnica proposal. My key concerns are about the vast size of the development, its impact on fertile agricultural land, the storage...
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As a resident with a young family who will be living on the edge of this dangerous power plant we have not been provided with sufficient information to be adequately consulted about the Sunnica...
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Excessive use of land Dangers of equipment and facilities being installed Risks during construction process Removal of green areas for local walls and exercise Reduction in value of local properties
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As a local in the village of Isleham I would like to register to my interest as this project will destroy local wildlife for decades, all at the aim of corporate greed and no benefit to the local...
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Along with the many other reasons that Sunnica is a bad idea that can be found on dedicated internet sites and I'm sure in many emails and petitions, I'd just like to add/reinforce this one: We are on...
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Size and scale,inefficiencies inherent in the scheme against loss of productive farmland. No benefit to local community combined with inadequate information on decommissioning and battery fire risk....
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My chief concerns are the effect on wildlife and the environment; the use of good quality arable land that is very productive and the unsuitability of the siting of the Battery storage systems...
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The Sunnica project would blight many acres of land good for agriculture (or silviculture).
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Too big Too close to villages Battery units too large and unsafe with regards to fire. Battery units too close to homes and schools in case of fire. Sunnica does not intend to add to National Grid but...
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The whole thing is too large taking away valuable farming land which is some of the best in England. Far too near houses with the chance of batteries catching fire and exposing people to toxic fumes...
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How would you like the thought of these batteries in your area , and it’s a vast area why do we in suffolk have to accommodate these batteries, don’t get me wrong I don’t mind the solar part. Who’s...
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Sunnica is too big, will blight our villages for many years to come, it is much too close to residential areas, is not environmentally friendly as we will have to import more food. We are extremely...
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I am concerned about the safety of the battery storage. I am also concerned about the value of my house dropping.
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Concerns... *Impact on wildlife *Losing lots of the best farming land in the country *Battery fires and closeness of these batteries to communities, would like input from the fire service on this *The...
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I would like to ask that you consider reducing in size the planned solar installation. Whilst a new form of energy is needed we must also take into consideration the use of fertile farmland and the...
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Wrongly place No consultations Dangerous storage to near human life wildlife Views on sunnica farm unacceptable Prime farm land Encasing villages into a power plant Batter storage
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I have serious concerns about the amount of HGV and other traffic that this proposal will generate as a result of construction and ongoing maintenance. This is a rural area with many narrow winding...
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1. To challenge the appropriateness and financial adequacies and robustness of the legal company set up specifically for this application 2. To challenge the adequacies and competencies of the company...
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This proposed development is not going to benefit the local community and is more likely to rip the heart out of it. The danger of the lithium batteries and possibility of uncontrollable fire combined...
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I feel that Sunnica must NOT build use Chippenham area for their solar farm. I have read very good information showing that this would have a very dangerous and negative impact on this area. Any...
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My representation as a local resident will include the following points: Environmental impact on local area (plants, animals, insects) Decommissioning and disposal of solar plant at end of life,...
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I object strongly to this application on the following grounds: - loss of valuable productive farm land - proximity to villages - size of the proposal - use of unproven and possibly unsafe new battery...
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This scheme is ill thought through. It encases 8 villages with solar. It occupies good agricultural land. It plans 50 acres (spread out) of batter storage containing lithium-Ion batteries which are...
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I am concerned for the wild life and how it will effect the people living near this huge sola plant. This solar farm will harm the wild life which we have in this area. It will use the fields that we...
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Damage to the environment. Too large. Loss of countryside. Not needed. Batteries likely to catch fire and release toxic fumes. Adverse visual changes to the area. Adverse changes to the character of...
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1. I don't object to a reasonably-sized solar farm, but the proposed solar farm is far too large. Its environmental impact will be horrendous and inefficient as large cabling is required to span the...
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It has been readily shown that Sunnica shows no regard to the views expressed by those who are resident in the villages that form part of their Sunnica Solar Farm development and that included not...
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I’m totally against the size of the farm due to loss of farm land for agriculture and and the blot on the landscape.
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An inappropriate public consultation was carried out by Sunnica. Environmental issues associated to the size of such a solarfarm. Environmental issues associated to solarfarms developed on land. Net...
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I wish to challenge Sunnica’s lack if consultation with local residents. I wish to challenge the issues around battery safety and responsibility and liability. I wish to challenge the green aspect of...
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The proposed development is too large and covers too much of the countryside. It disproportionately affects the amenity and enjoyment of the countryside for those living in and visiting this...
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1 the risk of battery farm fires/explosions is too great. 2 the use of CPOs, even for NSIPs, is unfair. 3 this development will mean the loss of @3000 acres of prime agricultural land. 4 not enough...
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The scheme is far to big , it will have a to bigger impact on the sounding country side and its way of life , the land is better used as farmland . I am also concerned the glere from this amount of...
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Concern on battery storage unit safety&proximity to housing&health implications. Impact on wildlife Size of the solar farm Fire Hazard. Impact on children health with 2 primary schools here. concern...
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Total misuse of valuable arable farmland Preventing home gown products adding more imports to replace vegetable and other products not being environmentally friendly by an increase in transportation...
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This representation concerns primarily the connection of the Sunnica project at a new Burwell substation extension. I would contend that the option 1 connection site is too close to the housing of...
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I wish to make known in the strongest of terms, my objection to this proposal. Suffolk and Cambridgeshire are prime agricultural areas. We feed the nation Now we have come out of Europe, it is...
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Wicken Parish Council is around 10 miles away for the area. We may not need to make representation but would like to apply in case the need arises.
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The main points of interests as a local tax payer are centered around:- 1) Commercial Contracts. It seems very unclear as to where liability ends up. If a national important project, if all fails does...
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The proposed Solar Farm is huge much to large and will have an enormous effect on the country side and wildlife. This local farm land is used to grow much needed food crops.
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the use of Golf Links Road is unsuitable for commercial traffic, either for construction or for operational needs post construction. it is single track and well used by walkers, horse riders, and...
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I am resident in the Parish of Isleham, frequently walk in the local area and appreciate the local landscape. I understand our need for renewable energy but I believe that my visual amenity will be...
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My family and I live in West Row, Suffolk. It is our ‘forever home’ with our 2 young boys and we have been put under a lot of undue stress, uncertainty and fear with the proposed Sunnica scheme to...
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- Proximity of site to a school and residential dwellings with a lack of safety information or evacuation plans. - Loss of agricultural land in the sunniest and therefore one of the most productive...
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I have been involved cultivating land in the area of this proposal for 60+ years. Over this period it has produced many crops all with good returns. With so much productive land being taken for...
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