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  • Derbyshire County Council (Derbyshire County Council)

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  • Alan Edward Timmins

    Excellent quality farming land will be lost which we need to maintain UK food security. Some fields in project are unsuitably sited due to them sloping in the wrong direction. Our narrow lanes are... Darllen mwy

  • Albert William Moore

    I strongly object to the development of this proposed Solar Farm for the following reasons. 1) Taking 400 acres of agricultural land up when the country will increasingly need this sort of land to... Darllen mwy

  • Alex Wolfe

    I strongly oppose this development which is proposed to take place on a huge area of good quality rural farmland. This development will remove hard working farmers and food producers from our local... Darllen mwy

  • Alexander John Thompson

    Destroy good quality farm land. Harm local wildlife Create glint and glare issues for residents and road users Generate HGV traffic during the construction Industrialize green fields permanently... Darllen mwy

  • Cadent Gas (Cadent Gas)

    RELEVANT REPRESENTATION Representation by Cadent Gas Limited (Cadent) to the Oaklands Farm Solar Park Development Consent Order (DCO) Cadent is a licensed gas transporter under the Gas Act 1986, with... Darllen mwy

  • Chris Browne

    I do not agree with the location of this proposed development. The local area is rural and isn't suitable. The local minor roads are unsuitable for heavy construction traffic.

  • Elizabeth Ann Clarke

    1. The proposal for the solar farm should be rejected for so many reasons. This is good farmland and in these uncertain times ,climate and political,we should ,and will need,to produce more of our own... Darllen mwy

  • Fiona Andrew

    There is a massive housing development opposite that will be affected by the noise. With all the development around the area already there will be a more significant loss of habitat for Wildlife. It... Darllen mwy

  • Ian Davis

    What is the impact of the loss of the wheat / animal feed currently cultivated on this land what is the impact on animal welfare if the dairy herd is still kept there will they be kept indoors 24/7... Darllen mwy

  • Jayne Hall

    Wrong location - insufficient thought for local communities, infrastructure and inappropriate land use.

  • Jim Antcliffe

    Loss of productive farmland at a time of food insecurity and the need to produce more home grown food to reduce carbon footprint. Extent of the project will impact on the beautiful rural landscape to... Darllen mwy

  • K Jukes

    I strongly object to the proposed development on the grounds of: The proposed site is on extremely valuable good quality farmland – a 500-acre site with hedges and trees that have taken many years to... Darllen mwy

  • Kevin Hiatt

    A complete eyesore in the heart of the National forest to be built on a green belt area on top grade agricultural land People coming from towns and Cities into the countryside don’t want to see a... Darllen mwy

  • Lichfield District Council (Lichfield District Council)

    An application for a solar and energy storage project has been submitted to the Inspectorate, and it has been accepted. The project is located within South Derbyshire District Council’s area.... Darllen mwy

  • Martin David William Abbott

    I am strongly opposed to the Oakland’s Farm Solar project. I am a great advocate for renewable energy and I acknowledge that solar must form a key part of our energy production in order to meet our... Darllen mwy

  • Martin Jones

    The solar panels will have too much impact on the environment. Solar panel farms should be targeted to brown sites or as part of urban building plans.

  • Michael Leech

    Loss of good agricultural land Increased heavy traffic Absolutely ruin the view Reflection from the sun Turning rural area into a non rural industry

  • Mr Declan McCauley

    This will dominate the local landscape and put much more construtction traffic on to our little lanes which cannot already cope with large vehicles. The project is taking away the greenbelt which... Darllen mwy

  • Mr Robert Salt

    I think that the idea of putting solar panels on imported agricultural land defeats the point of the country side It will greatly reduce the biodiversity that has evolved over 100s of years and it... Darllen mwy

  • Phil Byron

    I am concerned about this project and the impact it will bring to the local community, particularly due to the following factors: loss of good quality farmland, harm to wildlife and habitats,... Darllen mwy

  • Philip Kempton

    1 depletion of agricultural land 2 extreme weather contingency plan 3 threat to Ros forestry centre from Thermal run off 4 compromised village integrity

  • Richard Arthur Fisher

    Oaklands Farm Solar - Proposed Project by BayWa r.e. My Pre-Examination Considerations 1.0 Introduction 1.1 I have been a regular visitor to the rural area around Rosliston after I married a local... Darllen mwy

  • Robert Page

    Objecting to the proposed solar farm between Rosliston and Drakelow. To large and will affect the area. Area has recovered from the closure of the mines and flourished as the centre on the National... Darllen mwy

  • Rosemary Anne Forrest

    This solar project should be sited elsewhere, not on good quality farmland and not where vital hedgerows will be lost. Please site the project on land which cannot be successfully farmed.

  • Ryan Lee Barber

    Destroy good quality farm land. Harm local wildlife Create glint and glare issues for residents and road users Generate HGV traffic during the construction Industrialize green fields permanently... Darllen mwy

  • Sarah Moss

    The road infrastructure in the local area cannot handle the increased use that will be necessary for this project. I regularly already witness larger vehicles using smaller roads and road with weight... Darllen mwy

  • Sharron Fraser-Smith

    Absolutely disagree with this proposal…. It ruins what is also ruined with infrastructure and will wreck natural habitat ( please don’t give us [Redacted] about what it can provide )!

  • Simon Lyell

    The project will take 400 acres of good quality farmland out of production, farmland that would be better used to produce food locally rather than importing it (which in itself has a greater carbon... Darllen mwy

  • Steven Harris

    The proposed solar farm will have a major impact on the villages of South Derbyshire and will take a significant amount of best and most versatile farming land out of production at a time where food... Darllen mwy

  • Terry Price

    I object to this project for the following reason It's too Big! Its top grade agricultural land and we need to protect the Uks Food chain particularly with the global war issues happening at the... Darllen mwy

  • The Woodland Trust (The Woodland Trust)

    The Woodland Trust is the UK's largest woodland conservation charity and a leading voice in bringing to the attention of government, landowners and the general public the state of the UK’s woods and... Darllen mwy

  • Thomas James Wolfe

    I strongly oppose this development. The land that is proposed to be developed is good quality farm land. It’s had been farmed for centuries. Farmers form an essential part of the fabric of our small... Darllen mwy

  • Tracy Hiatt

    I wish to register to remain involved and updated During first consultation programme I went to Swadlincote Library expecting to find a Representative from BayWa re the Librarian pointed me in the... Darllen mwy

  • Adam Holland

    I strongly object to this proposal. Predominantly due to loss of good quality farmland, harm to wildlife and habitats, Permanent change to the rural landscape, Loss of views and amenity, Travel... Darllen mwy

  • Alan William Rutherford

    There should be no solar on the Best and Most Versatile Land (BMV) - put solar on rooftops, or on brown sites, not on good agricultural land which includes grade 3A &3b. Also, food security needs... Darllen mwy

  • Alexander Westwood

    This solar farm will create permanent change to the rural landscape and loss of habitats! I am concerned about environmental issues and I feel that this solar farm will not help the environment.... Darllen mwy

  • Alonzo Duane Myers

    Loss of BMV. No benefit to the UK as all profits will go to foreign investors. Risk of groundwater contamination and increased flooding. Visual impact on the landscape. Unsuitable roads for the... Darllen mwy

  • Catherine Eaton

    Thank you for giving me the opportunity to put forward my views in opposing the scheme proposed by Oaklands Farm Solar Ltd. My main issues are Fundamental change to the regeneration plans for our... Darllen mwy

  • Charlie Morgan

    This project must not go ahead on prime agricultural land. We all know they are a waste of money do not produce the power they say they do and are also an eye sore to look at when you open your... Darllen mwy

  • David Henry Holmes

    I am extremely concerned about the significant loss of best and most versatile agricultural land

  • Dawn Rutherford

    Destruction of viable farmland. The size of the project. Increase in volume of traffic, especially down our narrow country lanes leading to even more potholes and verge destruction and possible... Darllen mwy

  • Denise Ann Walsh

    I am supportive of the need for renewable energy but I do not support the proposal to locate the solar farm in this location. This will have a devastating impact on the local environment, the wildlife... Darllen mwy

  • Elizabeth Waddington

    I am concerned about the environmental impact of this project. The loss of perfectly good farming fields and the associated loss of biodiversity. There will be a huge increase of traffic and resulting... Darllen mwy

  • Eloise Jayne Round

    Obliteration of the countryside surrounding our beautiful village. Also deep concerns re what happens to the solar panels once they have reached their end of life as currently they are not recyclable... Darllen mwy

  • Gemma Price

    I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed plan of a solar farm. The impacts of such a development would be felt most acutely by the parishes situated near the site. The local... Darllen mwy

  • Gemma Rayson

    I think that this project, if successful, would be a huge blot in our beautiful countryside. I feel that there are better sites available, such as rooftops on the new 3.5 million square foot site at... Darllen mwy

  • Gillian hobbs

    This should not be on good quality farmland that should be retained for food production

  • Iosif Iulian Nistor

    I would like to object to this project proposal. This will not only affect the wildlife and the good quality farmland, but will be very noisy, will decrease the value of the houses and will produce... Darllen mwy

  • James Anderson

    Seriously increased road traffic on narrow routes, through small villages on already failing infrastructure.

  • James Anthony Cowell

    I recognise that climate change is the most significant global challenge facing the world today. We need to move away from use of fossil fuels and increase the amount of energy generated from... Darllen mwy

  • Jean Wilkes

    Loss of BMV. Detrimental visual impact for at least 40 years. Ground water contamination. Increased risk of flooding. Unsuitable road system for the heavy vehicles necessary for this project. Problem... Darllen mwy

  • Julia Jane Charlton

    The proposed solar farm will destroy good quality farmland which the UK needs to protect our food security. Hundreds of trees and 238 metres of hedgerows will be removed reducing biodiversity,... Darllen mwy

  • June Anne Bunn

    This proposal will result in an unacceptable level of lorries passing through small villages such as Coton-in-the-Elms, Rosliston, and the hamlet of Drakelow. Too many large vehicles already use... Darllen mwy

  • K Westwood

    I am seriously concerned about the overall size of this project, & how it can be delivered safely protecting residents, villages & roads / road users & the impact on roads around my family home I am... Darllen mwy

  • Karen Leslie Bradford

    My concerns are : • The loss of best and most valuable farmland, particularly at a time when food costs are rising and supplies from overseas are being impacted by climate change and conflict. •... Darllen mwy

  • Lana Cowell

    I recognise that climate change is the most significant global challenge facing the world today. We need to move away from use of fossil fuels and increase the amount of energy generated from... Darllen mwy

  • Linda Elizabeth Holmes

    I am extremely concerned about the significant loss of best and most versatile agricultural land if this project goes ahead as there are plenty of brownfield sites available which should be used... Darllen mwy

  • Matt Barker

    I concerned about the impact on wildlife in the area, the outlook on the countryside. I am also concerned that good arable farming land is being used, when we are already unable to produce enough food... Darllen mwy

  • Matthew Ball

    This will loose valuable fertile farmland There will be damage to local wildlife and loss of amenities with views blocked.

  • Michael John Burkinshaw

    Travel disruption in an already very congested small village following continued delays to replacing Bailey Bridge by developer who has not complied with planning conditions leaving zero faith that... Darllen mwy

  • Michael Paul Eaton

    Thank you for giving me the opportunity to put forward my views in opposing the scheme proposed by Oaklands Farm Solar Ltd. My main issues are I believe that Oaklands Farm Solar Ltd is just looking to... Darllen mwy

  • Michael Smith

    No Solar on the Best and Most Versatile Land (BMV) - put solar on rooftops not on good agricultural land which includes grade 3A &3b and food security needs prioritising. Glint and Glare issues from... Darllen mwy

  • Miriam Elizabeth Mary Campion

    The land should be retained as farmland. With the population increasing the land should be retained for food production. If the land is lost for food production, will it be returned to production in... Darllen mwy

  • Landowner Farmer (Landowner Farmer) ar ran Mr K Redfern (Mr K Redfern)

    I would be an immediate neighbour and feel I should be automatically notified and kept informed and not have to register in this way I am a sheep farmer with woods and fields which are directly on... Darllen mwy

  • Mrs Wendy Wadsworth

    The area already has a significant loss of good quality farmland due to building houses, industrial units, HS2 and other solar farms. The roads in and around Coton in the Elms are unsuitable for... Darllen mwy

  • Addleshaw Goddard LLP (Addleshaw Goddard LLP) ar ran Network Rail Infrastructure Limited (Network Rail Infrastructure Limited)

    APPLICATION BY OAKLANDS FARM SOLAR LIMITED FOR AN ORDER GRANTING DEVELOPMENT CONSENT FOR THE OAKLANDS FARM SOLAR PARK Planning Inspectorate Reference Number: EN010122 Section 56 Planning Act 2008:... Darllen mwy

  • Nicola Dangerfield

    We are one of the few houses in rosliston that will actually be able to see the solar farm at Oaklands. And we actually support the project. We need to safeguard the future of our power supply and the... Darllen mwy

  • Paul Ian Holland

    Whilst understanding the imperative to consider national energy needs in the context of global warming and over-reliance on imported energy, solar power is a small part of the solution, and there are... Darllen mwy

  • Paul Taylor

    Day and night noise loss of needed farm land and wild life habits ruining a beautiful village

  • Rebecca Hall

    I'm concerned about loss of wildlife and noise pollution. I am currently in the process of purchasing property in coton in the elms, and the noise associated with this development would be detrimental... Darllen mwy

  • Sally White

    I am strongly NOT in favour of these proposals. We have not got the infrastructure for more traffic . This is good agricultural land and the proposal will be detrimental to local bird and wildlife .... Darllen mwy

  • Samantha Cammish

    I object strongly to this solar farm. On the following grounds. I have lived in the beautiful village of Rosliston for 12 years now. I am raising my young child here who attends the village school and... Darllen mwy

  • Sandra Lees

    I totally disagree.

  • Sarah Smith

    No Solar on the Best and Most Versatile Land (BMV) Glint and Glare issues from the vast solar arrays. Detrimental Landscape and Visual Impact on the rural character of the area from solar arrays,... Darllen mwy

  • Scott Treacy

    110% against this. It uses vast amounts of high grade arable farmland that should be protected for food security. Developments like this should be on brownfield sites OR better yet we should be... Darllen mwy

  • Sue Collier

    Extra traffic on roads that cannot cope with the amount now. A444 and surrounding roads are more like a carpark .The amount of HGV lorries is to getting ridiculous on the A444 which has various... Darllen mwy

  • Susan Barlow

    My initial views on the project will include: No Solar on the Best and Most Versatile Land (BMV) - put solar on rooftops not on good agricultural land which includes grade 3A &3b and food security... Darllen mwy

  • Timothy Wadsworth

    The area already has a significant loss of good quality farmland due to building houses, industrial units, HS2 and other solar farms. The roads in and around Coton in the Elms are unsuitable for... Darllen mwy

  • UK Health Security Agency (UK Health Security Agency)

    Thank you for your consultation regarding the above development. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) welcomes the opportunity to comment on your proposals at this stage of the project. Please note... Darllen mwy

  • William Geoffrey Clamp

    I strongly object to the use of good agricultural land for solar panels. As the population of the country continues to grow we need this land to feed people. I also feel that wildlife will be... Darllen mwy

  • Adele Barnes

    Great concern over impact of this proposal; regarding the visual blight to our surrounding landscape, the effect on wildlife and level of hgv’s driving through our country lanes.

  • Andrea Barnes

    The size and scale of Oaklands Solar Park is out of scale with the adjacent villages. The 2 nearest villages - Walton on Trent and Rosliston - would sit within the site. The size of the fences/hedges... Darllen mwy

  • Andrew Chmielewski

    I think the project is taking up a lot of fields and farm land which should be left to nature for wildlife to survive. It should be located more on old unused derelict industrial sites etc and not... Darllen mwy

  • Andrew Michael Hinton

    I am opposed to this project, as it will be bring much disruption to mine and surrounding villages

  • Claire Bradford

    I am objecting to the proposed project for the following reasons; Loss of good quality farmland, travel disruption during the construction phase, unsightly view, the constant noise from generators and... Darllen mwy

  • Elizabeth Richardson

    Renewable energy, but at what cost to the current countryside and wildlife?

  • FORESTRY COMMISSION (FORESTRY COMMISSION)

    Thank you for consulting the Forestry Commission on this project. As a Non-Ministerial Government Department, the Forestry Commission provide no opinion supporting or objecting to an application.... Darllen mwy

  • Gerald Haycock

    We cannot lose 40 acres of farm land. We as a country do not produce enough food to feed ourselves as it is and to loose another large plot of good farmland in this time is not in our country's best... Darllen mwy

  • Heather Parsons

    1. Land is being removed from the food production market. 2. Destruction of natural habitat for wildlife. 3. Destruction of natural environment - trees, stream, hedges 4. Solar energy is only being... Darllen mwy

  • Jackie Whiteland

    Would ruin quality agricultural land , and wildlife habitats. Increasing traffic through our village , and destroying our village and surrounding countryside

  • Lorna Talbot

    Solar panels should be put on the new warehousing sites which have been built on the A42 roundabout at Appleby Magna rather than using good fertile ground which could be used for growing food for the... Darllen mwy

  • Michael Cunningham

    I reject the plans for the following reasons 1. It will have a huge impact on traffic throughout the small country lanes of rosliston and coton in the elms. This traffic will be damaging to our... Darllen mwy

  • Mrs Susan Chmielewska

    Not happy with location as to close to a cluster of villages and spoiling nature and wildlife. With the forthcoming bridge bypass near Walton on trent is devaluing area.

  • National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc (National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc)

    Relevant Representation of National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc in respect of the Oaklands Farm Solar DCO (the “Project”) This relevant representation is submitted on behalf of National Grid... Darllen mwy

  • Neill Forrest

    I object to this planning proposal in the strongest possible terms. The key objections are: 1) the sheer scale - some 400acres that will cover good quality farmland when this type of project should be... Darllen mwy

  • Oliver Ellis

    Destruction of farmland Destruction of important habitats Destruction of hedges Destruction of trees Traffic Noise Pollution Amenity views Cultural impacts and heritage

  • Philip Waterman

    Concerns Roads not capable of carrying heavy and additional traffic. Heavy vehicles going through Rosliston near a school. Noise during and after construction. Good quality farm land being destroyed.... Darllen mwy

  • Rachelle Evans

    I object in the strongest terms to this proposal for fear of safety

  • Richard Mizuro

    Environmental impact