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What do the local residents get in return for all the disruption, delays and loss of habitat with this project? For 6 months of consistent electricity production per year?
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The loss of some 400 acres of good quality farmland is unnecessary and lamentable and will result in an ecological loss of wildlife, due to the destruction of huge amounts of natural habitat such as...
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I wish to protest about the planned Solar Farm at Oaklands Farm between Rosliston and Walton . The landscape will be totally swallowed up by these proposals and fine agricultural land will be...
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Total distruction of environmental beauty of which we have lived in for 52 yrs. Lanes and roads to narrow for HGV vehicles. Solar panels will be seen over the fences and hedges. Weight limit through...
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I have a number of concerns about this proposal: - The loss of BMV (best and most valuable) farmland; surely the rooftops of commercial and domestic properties are a more sensible location for panels...
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Travel disruption roads and lanes too narrow for HGV lorries Loss of environment to beautiful village and surroundings Glint and glare for months of year. Plastic will need to be used to stop glint...
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My concerns are with the vast amount of quality farmland that will be taken up by this project. Farmland that this country desperately needs for the production of food. The beautiful landscape that we...
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I am deeply concerned about the issues this will cause, the roads around the area are already in urgent need of repair. The additional traffic per day from HGV's is going to cause even further...
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I am a local resident to the proposed site of the Oaklands Solar 'Farm'. I firmly believe the use of highly productive virgin farmland is the totally wrong option for solar panel sighting. We must put...
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This will be devastating for our area and the miss use of green space with all the trouble in the world we need food security This site is totally unsuitable and will destroy the local area
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Lullington Parish meeting Concerns regarding NSIP Oakland reference EN010122 In summary there are significant concerns regarding: 1. The significant loss of best & most versatile agricultural land...
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This will devalue the properties in the local area, will cause light pollution and potential risk to road users. Will remove viable farming land. Increase the risk of flooding in an already flood...
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Objection to the proposed Oakland's farm solar power project. I object to this development on the basis of 400 acres of good quality agricultural land being wasted on solar panel instead of food...
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Objection to the proposed Oakland's farm solar power project. I object to this development on the basis of 400 acres of good quality agricultural land being wasted on solar panel instead of food...
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I object to this site being built because there’s already a high volume of hgv’s going through Coton and I have a dog and 2 small children and godforbid if they accidentally ran into the road and got...
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At a time when food security is becoming increasingly more important I do not wish to see 400 acres of agricultural land lost under solar panels which could be better sited on building rooftops. It is...
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Objection to the proposed Oakland's farm solar power project. I object to this development on the basis of 400 acres of good quality agricultural land being wasted on solar panel instead of food...
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Objection to the proposed Oakland's farm solar power project. I object to this development on the basis of 400 acres of good quality agricultural land being wasted on solar panel instead of food...
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1. What are the projected impacts on property values in the 3 villages affected? 2. Are there any direct benefits for the the population in the 3 villages affected (eg: cheaper electicity or...
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Significant loss of best and most versatile agricultural land and concerns about the affected land once returned at the end of the project. Visual impact on landscape due to the enormous scale....
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The local roads are unfit for purpose and are not well managed by the local councils. Poor signage, lack of reasonable speed limits and subsidence are a big problem. HGV’s travelling through the...
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I wish to register my objection to the proposal of Oaklands Farm Solar Ltd to be built between the villages Rosliston, Walton on Trent and Coton in the Elms. The thought of digging up hedgerows &...
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I strongly disagree with the solar panel project, it will destroy the good quality farmland and living quality in the area!
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I totally disagree with the solar farm plans going ahead ! Not only will it be an eyesore the beautiful countryside will be ruined there is also the damage to wildlife and their habitats. I really do...
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I am greatly opposed to these plans. A very large area of the local countryside will be affected which will have an impact upon wildlife and the beauty of the area. This district is already becoming...
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I wish to register my objections to the Oakland’s Farm Solar Farm Ltd proposal. The loss of over 400 acres of prime agricultural land to be dug up and covered in unsightly solar panels is a disgrace....
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I hear that there’s a plan to build a track through woodland and a 16m swathe of trees will be removed. 238 linear meters of hedge will be removed, some of South Derbyshire’s best and most versatile...
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As a native of Catton/Coton-in-the-Elms I am greatly concerned to read of this proposed soIar farm installation at Oaklands Farm. I fear that once valuable agricultural land has been lost to this...
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We suffer from flooding in this area - roads shut 4 times since October 2023. This proposal uses valuable farming land that could be utilized for food. Visiting Italy I was impressed to see solar...
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Objection to the new proposed solar farm between Walton and Rosliston. I live in Rosliston and object to the use of agricultural land for this purpose, this will bring about a flood risk, already...
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Concern over increased traffic through unpaved roads that are already bad quality initially - I frequently walk along road with a pushchair and dog and child. Loss of farmland / bird life and hedgerow...
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I have significant concerns around the construction element of the project. Coton road is already in very bad condition, sinking at the sides and current farm land continues to slip in to the road,...
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Objection to the new proposed solar farm between Walton and Rosliston. I live in Rosliston and object to the use of agricultural land for this purpose, this will bring about a flood risk, already...
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Loss of agricultural land. Impact on wildlife. Size of the development. Increased traffic on local area. Heavy construction/ maintenance vehicle's on unsuitable narrow roads Very doubtful of...
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This is not the best use of high grade agricultural land. Why is it not compulsory to put solar panels on all new builds
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We are very concerned about this Solar Project as we live in Walton On Trent. The village has already been terribly impacted by the Drakelow Housing development which has caused a huge spike in volume...
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Loss of best and versatile agricultural land in rural area Access to/from site on rural roads which are already suffering with heavy agricultural traffic Additional heavy traffic will impact roads...
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Site will be a blight on the landscape of a very beautiful, rural area. Other options are possible and should be considered, I.e. siting solar panels on the roofs of the numerous factories, shopping...
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The traffic in Walton is bad as it is already let alone with the traffic caused by this, also the wildlife around the area will suffer massively
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This proposed solar farm will take high quality agricultural land out of production. Not just for solar panels but placing acres of shipping containers on concrete in the centre of one tenanted farm...
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At a time of great need in terms of food production - agricultural land should be kept and not used in this way. Why are we not using local factory roofing all along the main roads locally? This is...
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I strongly disagree with this Oaklands farm solar park as I think it’s outrageous that it is even being considered in the first place. For example harming the wildlife and habitats, Travel disruption...
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I feel the solar farm it is in the wrong place destroying woodland and hedgerows, is not environmental, they can be put on rooftops of buildings and warehouses , on people houses would be the best...
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Walton on Trent resident. Traffic already horrendous in the village due to ongoing bridge saga. Even if bridge built added Solar farm build traffic on top of so much local industrial development and...
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Flooding concerns and high pitched electric hum.
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Loss of productive arable land. It is very important to prevent good quality land being lost to development to allow food to be grown in the UK and to reduce the reliance on imported food. Loss of...
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What a shame. A huge expanse of gorgeous countryside side covered in solar panels. This is not the countryside we want to drive through. This is not the future of the U.K. Please reconsider the...
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I have issues with the Oaklands Farm Solar Limited proposal. I am beyond worried about the impact the proposed solar farm will have on our little village and beautiful surroundings. Good farming land...
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Traffic problems, roads in bad state already, with the amount of traffic without all the extra work load. Using some of the best farmland in the area which is desperately needed for growing food. Our...
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Concerns of light and noise pollution from solar panels of 2.7m high Visibilty impact from the above A vast area of fencing together with numerous cctv cameras to the boundary of country lanes There...
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The possible additional flooding risks are of great concern as have already been cut off twice here in the last few months due to flooding. Traffic is already bad around here as the proposed new...
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We are ruining all our rural areas, the wild life is already at a low, to keep England as beautiful as it is we need to get on top of these decisions
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Ruining our green belt land and destroying wildlife habitats is despicable… having this eye sore between our villages is simply a horrible thought .
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Destroying good farm land for solar panels making it a blight on the landscape.
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I am concerned about the solar proposal as I think they will be an eyesore, the traffic is already bad and the increase in HGV’s/vans and temporary lights will make it unbearable as well as increase...
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Loss of farmland. Harm to wildlife and habitats. Permanent changes to rural landscape. Loss of views and amenities.Travel disruption. Noise, flooding.
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I abhor the loss of good quality farm land for this purpose. We have had masses of building of both housing and warehouses in the vicinity where solar panels should have been part of that planning...
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This is unacceptable. This land could be used for local food production and farming for this country. The roads around Walton can barely cope with the traffic, which has recently increased due to the...
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It’s all about making one person more rich than he is already it would be a massive scar to a beautiful agricultural area not to mention the traffic the pollution of trucks driving in and out on roads...
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I feel this is inappropriate..it is huge project in an area of small roads and beautiful productive countryside..the heavy vehicles will clog and make roads unsafe .it will lose farmland of quality...
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This project is a total abortion from start to finish just like the drakelow project you never get what the contractors promise. All that is going to happen is the destruction of a peaceful...
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Loss of farm land Increased traffic during construction on already extremely congested highways Glare from the panels along the high ways Loss of habit for animals and wildlife. Increased risk of...
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My home and farm land are over the hedge from these plans and no one from this company have been to address any problems that will happen to my business family And devaluation of my property This is...
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Traffic already bad because of the bridge over the river Trent and the huge new housing estate at Drakelow Loss of agricultural land More flooding
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I object to viable farming land being used for solar panels. Put them on top of car parks like French do. Or down the side of motorways. On land already grey. Use the money to encourage people to put...
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Strongly object as a resident of Coton road for reasons outlined below Loss of prime agricultural land Disruption to traffic during the initial stage and further deterioration of country road...
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This solar farm will have a huge negative impact upon our small community. Much is being made of the proposed by-pass being the saving grace to mitigate the negative impact of the solar farm. But this...
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We believe it is taking up valuable farming land , it will also have an effect on the wildlife and we are concerned about the noise levels , also the traffic down draklow lane will be even worse than...
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The loss of prime farmland when food production should be a priority in the UK Construction trafic impact through my village The harm to wildlife and their habitat
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I think there are a lot more better locations for this project, not so close to a small village where 840 people live! There will be so much loss of valuable farmland, currently in good quality...
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My concern Flooding we have issues with flooding and exiting the village this year on several occasions a y project that may contribute to additional flooding will cause great concern in getting to...
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The organisation I represent, Derbyshire Ornithological Society, is concerned about the impact on bird life as a consequence of the solar farm development. Specifically 1. Has a suitable Ecology...
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There will be many negative impacts and issues if this build goes ahead. Loss of good quality farmland, harm to wildlife and habitats, permanent changes to the rural landscape and loss of views and...
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Excessive background noise. Increase in flooding. Loss of good quality farmland. Impact on local wildlife. Environment issues when panels reach the end of their lives and require disposal. Why spoil...
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Excessive background noise. Increase in flooding. Loss of good quality farmland. Impact on local wildlife. Environment issues when panels reach the end of their lives and require disposal.
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I strongly oppose the idea of turning 400 acres of good farmland into a solar eyesore. We rely on farming for food/agriculture/wildlife/environment just to name a few. It will look unsightly for local...
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The impact of this project is bad for the area for wild life for increasing flooding the vehicles on the country lanes causing more damage to the roads and more danger to the car drivers of the...
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I agree with the increased use of solar panels but not on good quality farmland. More thought needs to put into using land or areas that have less intrinsic value, for example the roofs of houses and...
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Too big a blot on the landscape. ! Farm land lost at a time UK should be more self sufficient not less ( UK becomes more reliable on foreign imports) This does not support the farming community.
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Travel disruption with 2 years of construction traffic on already awful road surfaces and country lanes full of potholes. Traffic is already high through Walton with no set date for the new bridge to...
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Extra traffic Bridge over trent Flooding agricultural loss we need more food
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High pitched sound, roads are not designed for this, travel disruption, flooding, changes to landscape farm land loss
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I live opposite Oakland’s Farm and fear that our property will be blighted by this development and our lives will be ruined during its construction process because of the proximity of the construction...
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Will generate too much heavy traffic on the roads through our village that are not built to withstand it. Taking away arable land. No idea what long term damage will be done.
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I do not believe this development should be allowed to go ahead. My concerns are that this development will bring an increase in traffic to a rural area, and expedite the deterioration of roads in the...
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Ruining prime agricultural land in the National Forest. The enormity of this project. The audacity of the planners riding roughshod over homeowners in a beautiful part of the country.
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I am due to move into the local area of Rosliston in a few days and OPPOSE this proposal for the Oaklands Farm Solar project. The land on which this proposal is planned is high Quality Farmland which...
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I have not been fully informed of this project since its inception. We are very close to the site and we got the initial information but I notice there have been changes since this and so I would...
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For me, the main issue is about covering vast areas of agricultural land with solar plant just because the company proposing the plan can see they can make a lot of money. What should be happening is...
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I have been diagnosed with [REDACTED] and told to stay away from electric power station, pylons, etc. I am sure that it will be detrimental to my health. Our countryside is slowly being eroded and the...
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I object to this application on the grounds that it will destroy 400 acres of prime agricultural land, destroy many different wildlife habitats, destroy trees and hedgerows, permanently change our...
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Please do not approve this application. The beauty of Rosliston and all the surrounding villages in the National Forest area are an escape for many people, and the reason they travel to live there....
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I would like to vote against this project. This will decrease the value of the houses and will just bring more pollution to our estate.
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Concern lack of good farming land In these uncertain times feel we should produce more local food Noise flooding Traffic disruption country lanes Complete eyesore
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The significant loss of best & most versatile agricultural land (BMV) Inadequate proposed decommissioning activity to enable affected land to be returned to BMV at the end of the stated project life...
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Rosliston and surrounding area as been promoted extensively for over the last 25 years as being a key part of the new National Forest and sits centrally within the heart of this still developing mass...
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I write to oppose the Oaklands Farm Solar application. This application will blot the landscape for decades, cause the loss of important food production land, and damage, and cause traffic congestion...
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We need our farmland to grow our crops and feed ourselves and our animals. Sheep, cattle and wild flowers to sustain insect life and pollination will not thrive under solar panels. Our country lanes...
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Leicestershire County Council (LCC) has reviewed the submission for the above Application. It is noted from the Environmental Statement (APP-155) that Abnormal Load movements are proposed to use the...
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(1) Some solar thermal systems can leak hazardous fluids into the environment i.e. soil. (2) Even low level smoke from the panels can contain toxic metals and be inhaled by the community causing harm...
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