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I am concerned about: . the size of the project . no local benefit . the safety and size of the BESS . the removal of land for growing food . the huge carbon footprint of the project . the huge...
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I believe there are many reasons why Sunnica must be stopped. First of all, all the panels are imported and once they are used they are not going to be recycled they will just be creating more waste...
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I moved to the village in 2011 after living in London for the first [Redacted] of my life. This move was made to experience a more peaceful and rural lifestyle. I believe the scale of this proposal to...
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The land where the project would use, provides 37% of the fruit and vegetables that we eat in this country. East Anglia is known as the bread basket of Britain, and it provides one third of all the...
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I would like to voice my opposition to this proposal. I have lived in and around Newmarket for my entire life and i am appalled by the size and scale of this proposal. I live in Newmarket and my...
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While appreciating that we need to look to provide our country with a sustainable form of energy. I feel that this development is far too large and detrimental to the countryside, of which a large...
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1.I think it is wrong to surrender good arable land to this project as food independence for the UK is as important as energy independence.Solar panels should be erected on brown field sites & on new...
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i am very concerned as a resident of red lodge about this development going ahead. i do not wish to live close to the sub station as this may pose a risk to myself and my family. this a small village...
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* The scale of this project is unprecedented and will cause enormous disruption to the local region during construction. * The technology being installed has not been tested on this large a scale and...
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May I start this submission by saying that I am in favour of alternative energy sources, including solar power. My objection to the Sunnica project is based on the following points: 1. The size of the...
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That the size of the site is too large and consumes farmland The amount of traffic required to come through the villages during the lengthy construction stage would be detrimental to all residents,...
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1. First I strongly object to the building of this solar farm on land near to my home in the village of Red Lodge. I say NO to this project. 2. The BESS will be situated approximately 1000 meters from...
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Potential fires and release of poisonous gases to all that live in the area. Huge amounts of good agricultural land not able to be used. 77 acres of battery storage compounds close to Red Lodge....
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The Sunnica proposals do not constitute a good solar power project, and I object to them for these reasons: The proposed energy farm is on a horrifically industrial scale, and would be significantly...
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It does not make sense to take such good arable land out of production, at the very time that we should be attempting to increase home-grown crops. This land should be kept in food, and energy,...
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I object to this proposal for the following reasons: 1. Over its lifetime it will increase not decrease our dependency on other fuels. The energy costs to set it up are massive, with batteries and...
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MY OBJECTIONS TO THE PROPOSED SUNNICA SOLA FARM EAST ANGLIA I appreciate that there is a need for a more greener energy system but must object for the following reasons. 1: The scale of the...
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I Am against this plan because it will ruin the area permanently at the size proposed it is to large and looks shoehorned into the land that can be acquired rather than an ideal set up. Also I am very...
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I wholeheartedly believe that this application must be denied. For the following reasons- It is too large for this area being much to far from the Burwell sub station. The disruption caused by the...
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I am objecting Sunnica for various reasons explained below: - This will create a huge carbon footprint & we should be aiming for zero carbon, not creating more - We have an abundance of wildlife in...
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-scheme is too big and disproportionately affects a few small villages -consultation has been poorly conducted -no democratic debate - concerns expressed by the people who will be most affected are...
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I have lived and farmed in Burwell for the last 25yrs and my family have farmed a lot longer here. With what is going on in the world at the moment I feel we need to keep all the farmland we can to...
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The loss of prime land which will reduce our ability to become more self sufficient The loss of wildlife due to destruction of habitat. The risk of Li-ion BESS catching fire and the fallout affecting...
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Dangerous batteries banned in other countries. Mostly south winds . East end of isleham will be under toxic clouds if they fire. Loss of good agricultural food growing land more important now that...
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1.I must object to this project which will industrialise lovely countryside. It really is on a massive scale 2.I walk many of the footpaths with family and members of the local Ramblers. It is so...
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The proposed Sunnica development just outside of Newmarket is an egregious plan that falls short in many ways, which are outlined in detail below. While we understand the need to develop alternative,...
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I wish to object to the above planning application for the following reasons: 1. Burwell already has a number of operational solar farms with more in the pipeline. The 12 metre high substation...
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I wish to object to the Sunnica application/scheme for the following reasons. Firstly the land which they wish to cover is extremely good quality farm land, vital for food production which our country...
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1. When I first saw the proposal document from Sunnica I didn’t realise the sheer size of the project. There was little detail in the document that didn’t use jargon. How can the proposal be carbon...
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As a native of Suffolk I am raising my objections to the proposed Sunnica Solar installation for the following: * Suffolk is a beautiful, agricultural county supporting many families through...
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2,500 acre solar and batterry plant is huge and potentially dangerous. too close to our homes. Value of our homeswill be affected. The lost of acres of nature. No local employment. We desperately need...
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To whom it may concern, I am extremely concerned of this application for the following reasons; Over 1,000,000 solar panels (2.5 m high), most likely imported from China Over 100 acres of concrete...
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- Industrialisation of vast area of farmland (nearly 3000 acres), meaning reduced land for growing food, in a country with a growing population to feed. - Enormous area of habitat loss for wildlife,...
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While, in general, I am in favour of projects which seek to provide green alternatives for generating energy, including the use of solar panels, I have three major concerns with this particular...
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The whole project is far too large and would decimate good arable land, It would be an eyesore and spoil our wonderful scenic area.
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Opposed to Sunnica Solar Farm habitat:The scheme area will become a brownfield site no local benefit: built by a company not local to the area contaminating the land:100 acres of concrete will be laid...
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Much needed Good vegetable farmland will be lost to this project. Project is Far to close to schools and homes. Battery storage compounds a danger issue should they catch fire, to all people sited...
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I object to the application by Sunnica Solar and Battery Plant on the following grounds: Loss of countryside in rich nutrient agricultural area, resulting in loss of employment and less...
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- Vast scale of the project means industrialisation of huge area of farmland - Loss of nearly 3000 acres of excellent farmland, increasing need for food imports, completely at odds with carbon...
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The villages this Sunnica development is proposed to surround will lose their sole, the sheer magnitude of the sunnica proposal will ensure villages will lose their identity and spirit resulting in...
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Dear Sirs As a resident of Isleham I am making representation on aspects related to the Transport Assessment, Travel Plan and Construction Management Plan. Some key points following my initial review...
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- The proposed industrial solar plant is *grossly* large and will swamp our rural villages and cause substantial detriment to our lives and there is zero, literally zero benefit to residents. - It...
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STORAGE BATRERIES I am very concerned about the danger of the batteries, used to store the electricity catching fire. We have seen electric cars catch fire, ships carrying these catch fire and sink...
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I object against Sunnica Solar Farm for the following reasons -Red Lodge would need a robust evacuation plan due to the dangers/unknown impact of the BESS. -way too big ca.2500 acres (The Largest...
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Sites are too close to houses and schools. Battery energy storage compounds far to close to houses in case of fire and noise. Good quality vegetable farmland being taken by Sunnica. Sites are close to...
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Agriculture Land. Farm land will be used for this proposed solar industrial estate. The land is needed for growing potato's, wheat, barley, onions, beet, carrots and much more. We are short of arable...
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I don’t believe solar panels are justifiable in the northern hemisphere, because the biggest demand on the national grid is between October & March when there is very little sun because of the short...
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Ruin countryside Unable to produce food therefore need to import more Panels on factories and farm buildings My roof already has maximum panels
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This solar power station is an abomination. The scale means that the entire countryside around our villages will be blighted. Fertile, crop growing land will not be abandoned in favour of incredibly...
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I strongly object to the Sunnica Solar Farm Development. I have two children, and whilst I understand and support the need to find renewable energy, especially in light of the current energy...
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