Representation by Careby with Aunby and Holywell Parish Meeting (Careby with Aunby and Holywell Parish Meeting)
- Date submitted
- 8 February 2023
- Submitted by
- Parish councils
Careby with Aunby and Holywell is the next Parish north of Essendine on the East Coast Main Line. Mallard Pass Solar Farm starts very close to Aunby. The main issues of the parishioners I represent are 1. This development is in the wrong place. It has been 'shoe horned' into land as close as possible to the existing substation nr. Ryhall that feeds the East Coast Main line to make maximum profit for the developers. 2. Much valuable arable land will be lost. 3. A huge swathe of attractive countryside 4 miles in length will be blighted by an industrial development. 4. This area with its narrow lanes, paths and bridle paths provides recreation for many walkers, horse riders, and increasingly cyclists. 5.The effects on wildlife on a development this size are unknown. Wildlife Trusts claim that the loss of biodiversity claimed by HS2 is grossly inaccurate and the loss is much greater. 6. It will take between 2 and 3 years to build. This huge construction site will affect the lives of 30,000 people who live in Stamford and the surrounding villages with extra traffic on roads that are unsuitable, 7. Solar Panels are the least efficient of all forms of green energy. 8. The completed site with its high fences, security lighting and low level sound will truly be a 'blot on the landscape of 'our green and pleasant land'. We must stop taking easy options and stop despoiling our countryside for the sake of our children and grandchildren.