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I am deeply concerned about Sunnica's proposals; 1 The safety implications of the batteries. 2 The close proximity to the community 3 The lose of productive farm land and food productivity. 4 The...
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I am against the building of the Sunnica power farm - although I believe solar is very important to the country and sustainable energy the size and scale of this development and the safety of the...
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I wish to raise the following points in relation to the Sunnica application 1. The inadequacy of the public consultation and engagement undertaken in relation to this project. Whilst this project is a...
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This scheme has almost nothing to do with renewable energy but everything to do with making money. The scheme will only generate 1600 hours a year maximum of solar power, with the enormous battery...
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My first point is around using fertile farming land to build the solar farm on. This country needs to be more self sufficient with basic food production, this is of increased importance in the current...
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I am writing as a villager . The agricultural land of the fens has produced high quality food for centuries. The greenfield land being used for sunnica is good quality irrigated vegetable growing...
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- Permanent loss of green sites/farmland - Self-sufficiency; More important than ever that we retain farmland to grow our own food/crops - Safety concerns over huge battery storage units - Unsociable...
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The size of this development is too large and will swamp the surrounding areas. The land to be used is good farmland. A large percentage of the Fens is already being lost by being converted from...
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I reject the Sunnica application fully, I live in the village of Worlington here are some of the reasons to my objection. Disruption to my daily life and routine due to; • increased traffic, through...
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I am writing to strongly object to this application in the strongest possible terms. The site is totally inappropriate and will have a large detrimental impact on the neighbouring villages and...
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I can not see how the well known flawed proposal by Sunnica can be allowed to go ahead. I think it is absolutely appalling that Sunnica can take land away from their long established owners against...
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I am objecting to this application. I live in Cambridge but I am a frequent visitor to Isleham, Isleham Fen and the local area at all times of year. I consider this application will harm the...
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1) Only small scale location drawings supplied - no definitive locations shown with road names etc. & with adjoining properties & structures being shown. 2) No information given as to street view...
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The shear size of this proposal will have a significant negative impact on the landscape, both from a visual and practical point of view. There will be a tragic loss of productive farming land, and...
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As a recently departed Freckenham resident, I am writing to continue my objection to the Sunica project. My objections are the following: 1) Solar panels are an extremely wasteful use of agricultural...
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I live in Red Lodge and I strongly object to the Sunnica Solar Farm due to the following reasons: - The consultations were very poor. - The enormous battery storage are not safe at all and Sunnica...
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I object to this scheme in the strongest possible terms. As a Farmer, I strongly believe that we should use prime, productive farmland to produce food for the nation, not to cover it with solar...
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Sunnica Energy Farm will take 600 times more land to deliver the same power as a traditional power station, so the land use is not good value for money. Sunnica claims that it will be a 500 MW solar...
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I am totally against the project on the following grounds: 1) Our countryside is a mix of agricultural land as well as a home for a rich variety of wildlife habitat and should be treasured. 2)...
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The size of this proposal will have a significant negative impact on the landscape, both from a visual and practical point of view. There will be a tragic loss of productive farming land, and the...
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I would like to oppose the Sunnica Application on the grounds that it inappropriate to place an industrial power plant around rural villages. Some of the many reasons why I oppose this application...
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We object to the Sunnica scheme for the following reasons: 1. 2800 acres of agricultural land will be stolen, an area greater than Heathrow airport. 2. Sunnica’s proposal is equivalent to the sum of...
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Hi this is the land owner of caravan site in redlodge elms Road. We live less that 100 meters from the battery energy storage systems . We have never consulted by sunnica or anyone who works for or...
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Writing to object to the creation of the Sunnica solar farm as plans have let out; this would be a blight on the county and take a huge toll on the environment including the birds, wildlife and nature...
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I don’t believe that the Sunnica proposals are suitable for the area proposed. My concerns are listed below: - This is prime agricultural land, used for food production. It is not wasteland, it...
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I find that I cannot support the Sunnica proposal as submitted due to the following: a) The placement/location of the Elms Road BESS and the associated hazards created by both its use of lithium...
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This is an industrial sized battery storage money making plan in the wrong place. The battery storage is a huge fire risk with toxic fumes and is close to houses, school's etc in rural areas with no...
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I object to Sunnica taking over large swathes of Good Agricultural Land for Solar Panels. This land should be used for growing our own crops, instead of importing things we could grow ourselves. It...
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Good evening I’m writing this message to express my disappointment and anger of the Sunnica proposals, while I understand the need for renewable energy the extreme size of this plan is disgusting. The...
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The battery storage is totally unsafe and will leave a chemical blot on the landscape for hundreds of years. I do not want to live next door to this abominination shaun doherty
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I feel it's totally wrong to build the solar farm , not only will it be a blot on our landscape , but what happens to the wild life that inhabits the area ? Also this is Prime farmland and weve always...
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I strongly object to this application as the Land quality which its to be built on and disrupted is of very high Agricultural grade. I am an established vegetable agronomist whom works in this area...
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Climate change and the impact this will have on future generations is very much at the top of my immediate to action to do list. However, utilising highly productive, versatile, arable land in the...
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I have many problems with regard to the details: Importing the solar panels and owned 100% by foreigners; Chinese method of employment; 100 acres of concrete; 30 miles security fencing; 12m high...
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The Newmarket Stud Farmers Association comprises of 63 Thoroughbred Stud Farms in the Newmarket area. Their prime business is to rear Thoroughbred horses to race in this country and Internationally....
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Scale and Location of Solar Farm • The tragedy in Ukraine is highlighting the importance of food security. Much of the land is clearly fertile, high yield land supporting multiple types of crops. The...
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Having grown up and raised a family living in the Suffolk and Cambridgeshire countryside i consider myself to have the relevant life experience and knowledge of what living in the countryside entails....
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I object to the proposed solar farm. The completion of this project would make it difficult to sell my property in the future as there would be a smaller number of interested buyers. This is likely to...
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. The loss of agricultural land for food growing production especially in these times of uncertainty. . The environmental destruction i.e. wildlife, loss of habitat. . The amount of heavy goods...
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*. The scheme is too big *. Very uncertain times, we may need the land for food crops *. Large industrial parks round Newmarket & Bury St. Edmunds which could be used for the solar panels. Brown field...
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As a local resident who lives extremely close to the affected area, I strongly object to Sunnica's proposed development for the following reasons; The size and scope of the development are...
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I am and remain supportive of renewable energy, both solar and wind generation, however, I am of the view that this project goes too far, is too large and not in keeping with the nature and needs of...
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I am totally against this application made by Sunnica. I live locally and these are my reasons: * It has been shown that the project will not have any positive carbon reduction over it's lifetime -...
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I disagree with the application; I do not believe the scheme would be net carbon zero or environmentally friendly. It will also be of little to no benefit to the local community. 1.1 I personally...
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As someone who conducts an agricultural based business in the immediate area of Chippenham, i believe the Sunnica proposal will adversely affect the local environment and the quality of life for those...
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While I support the need for renewable energy this scheme is not justified by the local impacts and I strongly object. I will be making a written representation covering the following points: LACK OF...
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. Having gardening as my main hobby the amount of traffic proposed to be passing my garden daily will impact on my life considerably. . Should the traffic start at an early time then this will affect...
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I strongly object to this application because; As the primary access to the East Site is the B1085 the number of lorries passing my house carrying equipment will increase considerably as will both the...
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I am incredibly concerned about the size and scale of this project, something that is completely out of proportion to the local area. The scheme will also be directly responsible for emitting more...
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I think the land should be used for what it was intended for ie growing crops and the rearing of animals for food. I also don’t want this part of country inundated with construction traffic.