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I am writing to register as an interested party and to make the following representation and objections to this application: • The proposed site is far too large in size (equivalent to over 2000-...
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1/ during the consultation period the applicant avoid giving meaningful detail about the scheme. It has therefore been impossible to assess its impact. 2/ the lack of detail has continued into the DCO...
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While I am in favour of sustainable renewable energy schemes, I am opposed to this proposed development for the following reasons: The choice of location for this vast solar panel farm on prime...
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I am strongly opposed to the siting of large lithium battery cells in the close vicinity to my home.
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The site is too big and will use too much agricultural land. There is also a history of battery fires with these large batteries and the company do not seem to have thought through the safety issues...
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i do not feel this would be suitable for the area my concerns are heavily based on the detrimental environmental effects the farm would create and therefore disagree with the planning put forward.
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• Health and Welfare – potential for fire in the battery storage facilities to spread harmful toxins and materials over a wide area potentially affecting the health and welfare of myself and the...
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The residents of Isleham and many other surrounding villages are horrified by proposals made by Sunnica to install a HUGE solar farm on our doorsteps. The proposal is that work would start in 2022 and...
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Battery storage sited within a generating station which is usable for storing energy not generated by that generating station cannot be considered as ancillary to that generating stations purpose as...
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I am not convinced of the safety of the battery storage compounds which cover many acres. Local residents will suffer if something goes wrong. Absentee owners will not suffer. It is a money making...
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Extra traffic Footpaths Farming needs Industrial area instead of a village loss of green land house value and selling issues Danger of battery storage HGV lorries through village risk to wildlife
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Red Lodge Parish Council (RLPC) is unable to support the Sunnica proposal as it stands and considers that development consent should not be granted for the proposal as submitted. The Parish Council...
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The Sunnica scheme will have an adverse impact on Red Lodge and the surrounding area. It will result in the destruction of 2,500 acres of farmland and create significant traffic congestion and...
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I am concerned about the battery storage cells, the impact on farming and wildlife in my village as well as my property value. I also have large concerns about the traffic on the road I live on during...
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I fully object to sunnica being built in the suffolk countryside. This will lead to a destruction of essential farmland that is irreplaceable, poses a huge health risk and is being pushed through...
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I have carefully considered all aspects of the proposed Sunnica Energy Farm and I strongly object to the proposal because of the indubitably negative consequences should it proceed. These include:...
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I wish to register to express my views regarding the planning application for the Sunnica solar farm. I wish to oppose this planning application.
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The proposed scheme includes battery energy storage compounds (BESS) close to homes. These BESSs have a history of catching fire and the fires cannot easily be out out. The fumes emitted are highly...
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I am objecting to the proposed scheme on the basis of the following: 1. The land upon which the project is proposed, is currently productive, well-irrigated farmland. We need to preserve our ability...
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I am concerned over the size of the solar farm so close to a thriving village community and I think that it will negatively impact the area. We will be wasting large areas of good productive...
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I object to this application: - it will be detrimental to our countryside, those who manage it, the livestock we produce and the food we product from local farmland - the batteries are unsafe - the...
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The planned idea and vastness is ridiculous. To destruct a massive area of pure arable country side and local peoples livelihood’s is wrong. There are much more friendly ways of installing these solar...
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I object to the Sunnica scheme. My objection is based primarily on the fact that the proposed scheme is building on arable land that can be used for food production. It seems illogical to stamp out...
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Lack of Information We have not received any details on the type of battery storage that will be used. Lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) store a very large amount of energy in a very small space or mass...
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I strongly object to the Sunnica proposal on the following grounds: PERMANENT LOSS OF FARMLAND: this is highly productive and versatile farmland growing maize, wheat, potatoes, oats, sugar beet, and...
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I strongly object to the proposed Sunica Energy Farm I could write a very long passage for it all to fall on deaf ears. This project will be ugly, vast, too near houses and schools, take away arable...
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I as a parent and resident of Isleham fully reject the proposal by Sunnice on the following grounds. *Safety of battery units so close to residential area *The amended size is still gross to the local...
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1. The application is so lacking in information that the EIA is defective, the consultations undertaken insufficient, and the Secretary of State cannot properly assess and approve such an imprecise...
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The scale of this solar farm is far too big for the area. Historic land would be ruined by placing potentially dangerous solar panels and their associated equipment. The disposal of the set up in the...
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Although I am in favour of renewable energy, I oppose the proposed Sunnica solar farm. The primary concern is residing near the BESS, the potential risk of the Lithium –ion batteries exploding and...
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Whilst recognising the need for renewable energy, I wish to register my objection to the Sunnica proposal. A well-designed solar facility could benefit a local community, but industrialisation of...
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I wholly object to Sunnica's application to build a 2,500 acre solar and batter plant 1. This will devastate a special part of our heritage - countryside will be lost for over 2 generations and a loss...
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Disruption of agricultural land and environment impact
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i object on the size of this site and the vast use of lithium batteries. This will result in destruction of our well needed and required arable land.
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My objection reflects that of The Jockey Club Estates.
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West site B access is shown on Fordham Road. All traffic using this access will pass through Snailwell. The route has an environmental restriction to HGV’s over 7.5T put in place to protect the...
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My name is Professor Mike Alder. I am Professor (Emeritus) of the Rural Environment Essex University. I am a Fellow of the Royal Agricultural Society and as part of my academic brief I have been...
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Please see representations separately submitted via email.
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I oppose the sunnica development. It will have a massively negative impact on our local area, including environmentally. Risk to health is high if something goes wrong with the site. It completely...
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I am objecting to the application. I am concerned about the loss of farm land, the impact on wildlife and the danger from battery fires.
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There are a number issues and reasons why I am opposed to this planning request. Battery Storage - Siting of them close to populated areas. The fire risk from them. The toxic fumes omitted from them...
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Suffolk Wildlife Trust is the only organisation dedicated entirely to the conservation of wildlife and restoration of the natural environment in Suffolk. Our interest in the Sunnica energy farm...
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Impact, Safety, Sustainability and Contribution are the issues that I wish to discuss. Impact:- 1. There would be significant traffic at times when early commuters will be on the road. 2. Roads are...
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Tattersalls strongly object to Sunnica Energy Farm’s application on the following grounds: - 1. The horse racing and breeding industry in Newmarket is of international and national importance, with...
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I object to the application to build this very large solar farm concentrated in a single area which will be clearly visible from many points within the surrounding countryside on the following...
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Bad for the environment, light reflection for Horses, ruin the view and damaged farming soil with we need for food.
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I object to the solar farm On the grounds of - It's scale Loss of view, farmland and animal habitat Increased traffic during construction and continued visits for maintenance Battery storage and...
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I am registering an objection to the Sunnica plan to build a 2,500 acre solar plant around my locality and beyond. I'm sure we all agree that using sustainable energy is vital but this plan definitely...
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Not against principal of sunnica, but want to live safe, with no fear of fire/explosion resulting in inhmjurues or worse.
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I am writing to register as an interested party and to make the following representation and strongly object to this application. Whilst I support renewable energy initiatives this is proposal is...
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Too big
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I am registering to make my objection to Sunnica. * Firstly, this scheme will consist of 1 million solar panels and imported probably from China; 100 acres of concrete laid and over 30 miles of...
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I live in Burwell and want a say in the health and environmental impacts this proposal brings to the local area.
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I appose the Sunnica scheme for many reasons. The main being. Toxic fumes & fire risk of large battery storage in close proximity to village.
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I am the Cambridgeshire County Councillor for the Woodditoon Division and the proposed development will not be far from the boundary of my ward. The major points that I wish to raise are:- 1. Danger...
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The Sunnica scheme is far too big. Using valuable arable land. Badly planned and way too big
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The monstrosity that is the Sunnica solar farm will turn vast areas of farmland and beautiful countryside surrounding our village, and other villages around us, into an ugly industrial zone. It is way...
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1. Areas of valuable agricultural land will be taken out of production 2. Our local infrastructure of small country roads and villages will suffer hugely during the years of construction. 3. Huge,...
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I do not want sunnica to be approved. Far too big, too close to villages and a huge environmental impact.
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As a farmer and parent whose land is not directly effected by the proposal, I still have grave concerns on the following grounds: 1. Large scale Li-ion BESS battery safety/noxious fumes are a huge...
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I think sunnica will ruin the beautiful views and farm land which surrounds us. This farm land is very fertile as we are in the fens. This would be a stupid decision if this goes ahead.
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The description 'Sunnica Energy Farm ' is misleading. Given the massive scale of the project there is nothing of the 'farm' or agricultural about it. It should be called the Sunnica Power Station; a...
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I wish to register as an interested party in respect of this planning application. As a member of Church of England clergy licensed to serve in the five parishes of Chippenham, Fordham, Isleham,...
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I object to the Sunnica scheme for the following reasons: • I live in Chippenham, and work in the racing industry • The construction phase of this scheme will have a very detrimental effect on my day...
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Dear Sir or Madam, dear Planning Inspectorate, I here with declare my interest, Anna-Katharina Jung, as stakeholder of the country Great Britain, dependent on fossil fuels for generating electricity...
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The roads are not designed to cope with the amount of extra traffic - these are country lanes and in some places very narrow and hazardous. Why should so much land be lost to this project which will...
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Greed not Green This project will be an industrial plant. Consultation was appalling, Isleham (residents not consulted) only came to the table after another farmer turned the scheme down. Not engaged...
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Whilst billed as primarily being an environmental initiative of solar energy in reality this is a company profiteering heavily with limited benefit nationally or locally. Locally it is the residents...
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I am directly impacted by this horrendously large scheme It will be noisy, dusty & dangerous when being built. A huge impact on traffic flow & local villages Will take out almost 3000 acres of...
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CB459227 - [Redacted] Owner: B C Mitcham Farms Ltd Bidwells is instructed by the Mitcham family to act as their agents with regards the Sunnica scheme. A number of their properties are affected by the...
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I am writing to express my concern about this proposed Sunnica energy farm. As I understand it, this project is not in the interests of the environment as we have been led to believe, e.g.: 1. The...
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I am concerned about the size and scale of the proposed solar farm. It will inevitably alter the character of several small villages and their surroundings. It will take a large amount of agricultural...
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I lived in Red Lodge for the past 17 years I do not support the Sunnis development. I feel that there will be environmental issue that may affect the health of the residence.
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The proposal is for a colossal project which will have far reaching effects on the area that i love, and have come to call home. Myself and thousands of other residents are opposed to the scheme which...
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The main concern I have is the tying up of good agricultural land for 40 years that may be needed for food production. This land is capable of producing root crops such as carrots onions or potatoes...
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Please see representation sent via email
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1. Agricultural Land Value is incorrectly considered The Combined Authority’s Economic Strategy recognises the value that its agricultural sector provides to the national economy and food security....
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Cambridgeshire County Council's representation has been sent separately.
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I wish to object to Sunnicas proposals - I have read the Jockey Club and Tattersalls submissions and totally support their objections. This energy farm cannot be allowed to happen.
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Good food producing land will be lost for a long period of time, and it will destroy natural habitats. This development is on an unprecedented scale. The battery storage is too close to many homes,...
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The plans for the Sunnica solar farm will destroy thousands of acres of farmland in a rural community. This project will have a dramatic effect on the services of my village and the local villages. It...
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I am concerned about the size of the project, its impact on the local community during construction, the industrialization of a rural landscape, using farmland which should be used for food...
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I object to proposed Sunnica solar farm for the following reasons: - The solar energy farm should not be located on productive farmland. I understand the need for solar energy production, but not at...
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I wish to object to the Sunnica application to build a large solar farm near my home for the following reasons: - the scheme will cover an enormous amount of established farmland which we desperately...
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* Please do not expose us to risks of toxic chemical/radiation or exposure to harmful and deadly toxins, should the batteries catch fire. *Please do not take away valuable farm land from Suffolk...
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I adamantly object to the plans submitted by Sunnica. With so many unanswered and inadequate plans some of the reasons I object are: *The installation of the development will bring an unacceptable...
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This proposed Sunnica Energy Farm is not environmentally friendly or sufficiently environmentally beneficial It destroys prime agricultural land when the UK is a net importer of food The location is...
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My grounds for objecting to this scheme include, but are not confined to: The alleged ineffectiveness of the project In ‘The Daily Telegraph’, 14th February, 2022, Charlie Brooks stated: ‘The solar...
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To disagree with the Sunnica solar energy project as a whole, the size of the site and the negative impact this will have on the whole of the area, from noise pollution, the environmental impact, to...
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My concerns are * Large amounts of large heavy vehicles will be using roads that are not fit for this . * Noise pollution from set up and unknown noise level from the battery station. * Will this...
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I object to the Sunnica proposal on the basis it will cause disproportionate disruption to life and completely alter and dominate the environment surrounding the villages. I believe an alternative...
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I say no to this as you will be closing a byway which runs straight through the said site.
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I completely reject the Sunnica solar proposal, my main reasons are: Far too big and located too close to homes, farms, businesses, involving large scale construction sites above and below ground....
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I do not agree with this use of perfectly good farm land , as this country will need all the produce we can grow to feed our selves due to Brexit .I except the country needs more green electricity to...
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The wanton destruction of the countryside in favour of a "green initiative" cannot be permitted to proceed if that same proposal comes at the cost of natural habitats and ecosystems; Bird species,...
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I wish to put forward my objections to the afore mentioned Sunnica Solar and Battery Plant. The concerns I have for myself and young family are the size of the plant, the proximity to our village as...
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Main points of representation i would like to highlight as key concerns: Overall scale of the proposed scheme. I am not opposed to a scheme which is sensitive to its surroundings and does not...
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i am registering my firm objection to the Sunnica application I have lived and worked on the farmland around Badlingham as a farm hand permanently for 52 years and i can confirm this is all good grade...
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My concern is the safety of the site,they do have track record of blowing up these batteries!why should we have sleep in fear just in case the worst should happen and i have seen first hand the damage...
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I think we need to be self sufficient in our energy and so am in favour of Sunnica, but not on the scale as proposed. Maybe half of the proposed scale would be appropriate and would provide a...
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