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The use of valuable crop growing land for other purposes. Risking food security in the UK
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Small rural roads that are not big enough for hgvs and road damage is already bad around the lanes. Noise pollution. Wildlife disturbance. Taking perfectly good farmland that’s used for crops to feed...
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I do not believe that good agricultural land should be used for solar. I believe this is lazy planning and there is significant building, both residential and commercial in the area, including...
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The local road infrastructure cannot sustain this development and more traffic will cause chaos in area putting risk to emergency services call out times. Also noise and Hgv traffic will increase
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This is too close to new homes been build, I will be less than 1km away from this location. I’m very worried about noise,lighting and hours of work this facility will have on my door step. Also...
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As the country continues its journey towards carbo neutrality and renewable energy sources Solar is one of the better inland options available. With the move towards EV transportation gaining pace the...
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I wish to be fully informed on how this project will impact me. This area of Derbyshire and its infrastructure is already badly compromised with the HS2 project. I have felt like a prisoner in my home...
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I object to this application based on the bellow initial comments : No Solar on the Best and Most Versatile Land (BMV) and grade 3b - put solar on rooftops not on good agricultural land and food...
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I appose this project, I am concerned of living so close to this. The hum, the glare, the look and any health affects. This should not be put on good agricultural land, there is also traffic issues as...
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We are opposed to the development. Solar installation should be on brownfield/contaminated land which is extand locally. • Best and Most Versatile Land (BMV) - loss of good agricultural land is not...
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I am a big supporter of renewal energy, however I do not support this new solar farm, for multiple reasons. The land is prime for agricultural use, and repurposing it for a solar farm could in future...
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This development is entirely inappropriate in this location and is damaging to the local area. Government should not be overriding local democracy who actually know the area and the needs of it.
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I am parish chair of Lullington and am concerned on behalf of myself and other parishioners about the impacts of this scheme both locally and in terms of its impact on national sustainable food...
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We are opposed to the development. Solar installation should be on brownfield/contaminated land which is extand locally. • Best and Most Versatile Land (BMV) - loss of good agricultural land is not...
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This is one of several applications targeting our Green field sites we need to ensure hat these sites are maintained as productive farm and arable foelds
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The Oaklands solar project is a heavily flawed proposal. This is not the best use of quality agricultural land. In times when food production is vital this should surely take precedence especially as...
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I am opposed to the development. Solar installation should be on brownfield/contaminated land which is extant locally. There are several similar applications locally which if granted would totally...
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The heavy goods vehicles that already come up and down walton road and through stapenhill are having such an effect on the environment any more and this will have such a detrimental effect on wildlife...
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Best and Most Versatile Land (BMV) - put solar on rooftops not on good agricultural land and food security needs prioritising. Glint and Glare issues from the vast solar arrays. Detrimental Landscape...
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My opposition to Oaklands Solar Development: 1. Preservation of Agricultural Land: - Ground-mounted solar facilities on prime agricultural land threaten food security and undermine the viability of...
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Why are we using land that is good farmland and has rich wildlife for solar panels? There are many units and other large buildings in the area that could be used for solar power as well as land...
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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...
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The existing road network can’t maintain the existing traffic never mind more. The adverse affect in the scenery and wildlife will be severe.
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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...
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I fully support this much-needed solar farm and battery energy storage project which will help with our energy resistance, security and net zero targets. I also welcome the commitment to biodiversity...
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I live and own land next to this development. I will have to suffer the traffic on a road crumbling now and in a poor state. It's a weight limit road abused every day before they start on this solar...
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The National Forest Company (NFC) leads the creation of the National Forest, a publicly-funded multipurpose forest for the nation across 200 square miles in central England. The NFC was established in...
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*flooding of local roads - there is already a lot of flooding around local roads when it rains. If more farm land is taken up as building less land will be available to soak up the water. *the traffic...
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Food security is a major issue going forward as climate changes. Using good grade farmland for Solar Panels is against the best interests of food security. In addition there will be major heavy...
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Concern over removal of agricultural and animal farm land. Concern over the construction phase with narrow county lanes, not suitable for HGV.
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I am against removal of any farm land, agricultural or animal for solar energy. I believe solar farms should be on brownfield sites. The location is also reached only by narrow, bendy country lanes,...
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I would like to express my strong support for the proposed solar farm project in Rosliston. After careful consideration of various concerns and benefits associated with the project, I believe that the...
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Rural villages areas will be compromised in all ways. Nature paths will be destroyed forever. Homes for 1000’s of wildlife destroyed, natural flight paths for geese removed. Arable land destroyed,...
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Do not do it! Will add far too much stress on the roads considering we haven't even had the other bridge built yet. Roads are terrible as it is due to being poorly looked after by our monstrosity of a...
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I am concerned about the level of traffic affecting Rosliston village during the construction phase. I am also worried about any potential changes that could affect local water networks as the village...
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Level of traffic through the construction phase through Rosliston and the surrounding villages all of which have primary schools are accessed via narrow roads and already are impacted by speeding...
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This proposal is going to raise the traffic on the A444, which is already overused by hgv lorries heading to the pallet depot
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Objection to location and infrastructure Loss of farm land, destruction of green land as opposed to brownfield site
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I am writing to express my strong objection to the proposed planning application for the construction of a 400-acre solar farm and battery storage facility on farmland currently in use. While I...
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Impact of traffic from the plant and equipment and the 150 workers to the village Impact of this project and the new bridge together to the area
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I am writing to express my deep concerns regarding the proposed development of a large-scale solar panel farm in close proximity to our community. While I understand the importance of renewable energy...
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The main issue I have with this is the impact it will have on local roads. I live in Overseal on the A444 and we already have an unacceptable amount of lorries using a road which is too fast and the...
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On the project newsletter- March 2024, the map included has shown both Corner farm and new corner farm are inside the red boundary mark., this needs correcting We not received any information We have...
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Increase of traffic on the A444, this road is already over capacity and it not fit for purpose being less than 6.7 mtrs in many place. Loss of good agricultural land, food security is vitally...
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Thank you for contacting us about this consultation. Hedgehogs numbers have declined by up to 75% in rural areas since the year 2000 and research shows that numbers are still falling. A major factor...
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I don't think this should go ahead, instead people should be sought out that are willing to have the solar panels on their roofs, not taking up land.
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This project will use agricultural land. I understand energy security is important, but food security is too. If projects like these continue we will have no/limited agricultural land for food/feed...
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This solar farm is going to make a huge detrimental effect on our village. Taking land out of agriculture, increasing traffic problems and ruining the natural habitat. Rosliston is a small village...
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Cancer Land use after
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Solar farm are an oxymoron. You will be destroying acres of habitat for something that won't work for most of the year. We do not get nearly enough sunshine for solar farms. Renewable energy is great...
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I have concerns about the impact on local villages, roads and environment with large vehicles being on the road. I am also concerned about the impact on local walking and 'supposed' habitat creation...
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I’m fed up with more farmland being used up to build , what is thinly veiled infrastructure, why cannot brown field sites be used , it’s wilfully destructive to the landscape and then in a few years...
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The race to zero carbon admissions has blindsided many into the implications of trying to achieve the goal by 2050. The use of free solar energy is to be applauded but at what cost, can we really...
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Thank you for the effort in my quest to stop the unpleasant development. My reasons for rejection are the enormous amount of size of the project -400 acres so close to Walton village. An odd field is...
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Surely the rule is that solar arrays may not be put on viable agricultural land, so I am against this proposal. This land can grow a good range of crops with decent yields. This scheme and others like...
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The strain caused by vehicles traversing the roads through Stapenhill is exacerbated by the heavy presence of HGVs and LGVs, which already overwhelm the area. Despite its designated 7.5-tonne limit,...
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Main impacts are the total loss of a huge portion of green rural countryside. Destruction of open countryside vital for our wellbeing and health. I currently reside on the new housing development,...
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I am concerned about the effect on the wild life, the environment and our community
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I object to the impact it will have on the area, and the environment. Also the village with all the extra traffic. It’s far too close to people’s houses, and an absolute eyesore.
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I feel strongly that solar farms should not be built on good arable land. Brown land sites should be used instead. Also the infrastructure cannot withstand further traffic, as it is already under...
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The site should not go ahead as it is taking away valuable farm land for food production and natural habitat for wildlife.
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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...
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We would like to register to be able to be involved as the application progresses. I would like to formally register an objection from Netherseal Parish Council.
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My view is that such a solar project should be built on an existing brown field site which already has infrastructure such as roads, drains etc. This proposed farm is close to a village, school and...
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My view is that such a solar project should be built on an existing brown field site which already has infrastructure such as roads, drains etc. This proposed farm is close to a village, school and...
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The solar farm will impact wildlife, residential traffic and local beauty
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Myself and my family are strongly opposed to this solar farm going ahead, the land that is proposed to be used is rich farming land that can be used to produce crops. Whilst I appreciate we need...
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Concern about a large amount of very good agricultural land being taken out of use. Concern for wildlife. Traffic using the A444 whilst under construction. We live at the Heart of the National Forest...
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Loss of good farming land
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To the best of our knowledge this is the first time we have been consulted on this proposal. We, therefore, apologise in advance if the issues we set out below have already been considered. If indeed...
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Concern over size of development, negative visual impact, loss of arable land and wildlife habitat
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National Highways has been appointed by the Secretary of State for Transport as a strategic highway company and is the highway authority, traffic authority and street authority for the Strategic Road...
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This will be an eye sore and a poor use of prime agricultural land.
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1. Project Reference: EN010122. Relevant Representation submitted by Osborne Clarke LLP on behalf of National Grid Electricity Distribution (East Midlands) plc ("NGED"). 2. Osborne Clarke LLP act for...
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It is my strong belief, that good Arable land is being used up by projects like this planned soler farm and projects like it. We all know that as the population becomes larger. We will need this good...
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Best and Most Versatile Land (BMV) - put solar on rooftops not on good agricultural land and food security needs prioritising. Glint and Glare issues from the vast solar arrays. Detrimental Landscape...
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Traffic impact on Walton. Also potential flooding and destruction of best and most versatile land.
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I object to the project on the grounds of the adverse environmental impact for local residents in setting up and maintaining the project and the loss of good agricultural land and associated skills....
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The development of the warehouses along the A38 corridor between Burton and Lichfield provides structures that can support solar panels on their rooves without the distruction of prime agricultural...
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This solar panel farm borders onto my father in laws farm, destroying the beautiful landscape, impact on nature in many forms, excess traffic in area and heavy vehicles.
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This solar panel farm borders onto my fathers farm, destroying the beautiful landscape, impact on nature in many forms, excess traffic in area and heavy vehicles.
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I have issues with using ant half decent agricultural land which given the state of the world at the moment, may well be crucial to food generation, construction traffic and the damage to already...
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I live in Coton in the Elms a village near the proposed site . Our narrow winding rural roads are unsuitable for large vehicles and access into the village is a problem for HGVs due to narrow roads ....
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I travel these lanes nearly everyday to and from Barton Under Needwood. We all have problems with flooding since the new housing estate has gone up on the old Drakelow site and these fields are vital...
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Farmland should be farmed. This project is a drain on our food security and is better suited to brownfield sites. **17 April 2024 in PMQs, the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, reiterated the importance of...
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I live in Coton and very concerned about the impact this development will have on the village and surrounding area. I am not against solar panels, we have them on our roof, but I do object to valuable...
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The current infrastructure of the local rural area is not able to sustainably support this project. The local area already sees flooding after moderate rainfall closing the majority of roads and the...
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Oaklands NSIP Solar Farm EN010122 We would like to express our disapproval and horror at the intrusive plan to impose this industrial project on the quiet and productive agricultural area between...
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Many residents in the Linton Division of Derbyshire, whom I represent as their County Councillor, object strongly to this planning application for a huge solar farm on quality agricultural land...
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Uk is loosing too much land for food production to solar farms. I don’t object to solar panels just where they will be sited when they should be sited on industrial units, factories and newbuilds.
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Oaklands NSIP Solar Farm EN010122 We would like to express our disapproval and horror at the intrusive plan to impose this industrial project on the quiet and productive agricultural area between...
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This can not go ahead it will ruin the land and cause damage to the environment
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This proposal is unacceptable on the following grounds: 1/ Local roads cannot deal with HGV traffic. They are too damaged already and too narrow to see 2 way traffic against such large vehicles. There...
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I am all for renewable energy ( We have had solar panels on our home for 12 years ) but I do not agree with this solar farm proposal. This development will not only be visible from our home, it will...
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I am concerned about Access to walking routes and the visual impact. The disruption to travel and the impact and change on the local wildlife.The older Chinese built solar panels have been built with...
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Our Villages will be ruined by Construction work and the killing of wild life
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* already a magnet for HGV. Any more traffic through narrow streets/roads is untenable. * no footpaths on many of the affected routes. Real danger to life. * no justification for using this site....
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Coton in the Elms is in an area including Rosliston and Walton on Trent that are very quaint and one of the last areas that are like this. The whole area is abundant of wildlife including trees and...
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Loss of quality farmland. We need the land to grow our own crops and be more self sufficient.. Why can't the the panels be put on farm buildings, warehouses, industrial units and the like? The...
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Significant and permanent changes to the landscape will cause great unhappiness and the likelihood of this returning to its original function is non-existence really and certainly not within my life...
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