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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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I am extremely concerned about the significant loss of best and most versatile agricultural land
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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This should not be on good quality farmland that should be retained for food production
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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...
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Seriously increased road traffic on narrow routes, through small villages on already failing infrastructure.
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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. •...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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This will loose valuable fertile farmland There will be damage to local wildlife and loss of amenities with views blocked.
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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...
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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...
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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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:...
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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...
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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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Day and night noise loss of needed farm land and wild life habits ruining a beautiful village
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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...
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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 ....
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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...
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I totally disagree.
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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