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Oaklands Farm Solar Park

Relevant representations (registration comments)

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  • 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... Read more

  • 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... Read more

  • 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,... Read more

  • 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... Read more

  • 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... Read more

  • 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. •... Read more

  • 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... Read more

  • 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... Read more

  • 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... Read more

  • 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... Read more

  • 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... Read more

  • 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... Read more

  • 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... Read more

  • Landowner Farmer (Landowner Farmer) on behalf of 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... Read more

  • 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... Read more

  • Addleshaw Goddard LLP (Addleshaw Goddard LLP) on behalf of 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:... Read more

  • 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... Read more

  • 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... Read more

  • 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... Read more

  • 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 .... Read more

  • 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... Read more

  • 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,... Read more