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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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