Representation by David Clarke
- Date submitted
- 4 February 2023
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
I write to express my grave concerns regarding the proposed very large scale solar project and the massive impact it would have on the area – Stamford being the first conservation area in the country. The potential loss of prime agricultural land is paramount in my mind – particularly with current world conditions, together with the major disturbance it would cause to the surrounding villages and overtaxed rural road systems in the vicinity. I live in Great Casterton village which has a large College, causing severe traffic flow issues at peak times. Quite obviously, one of the main routes from the A1 to the area in question would go right past this busy education centre. In addition to which, we have an aging water mains system which has recently fractured several times and does not need the constant pounding of heavy traffic to create further disruptions to our water supplies as well as endangering road users. The river system is prone to flooding and it is essential that the natural flood plains are maintained to protect our heritage, churches, homes and other vulnerable properties. In addition, a newly developed local vineyard would be severely threatened by the proposed project, let alone the impressive herd of deer that roam the immediate area. Please consider seriously the phenomenal impact such a ludicrous project would have on our local area.