Representation by Olivia Adams
- Date submitted
- 25 February 2023
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
I am writing to express my strong objections to the proposed solar farm near Stamford, Lincolnshire. Solar panels do not belong on agricultural fields— we need to be utilising our land for the production of food crops and focusing on biodiversity (maintaining wildlife species). If the area is covered in four miles of panels and fencing, there will undoubtedly be negative consequences for animals and insects. We are a very rural community and feel passionately about their survival. The loss of unspoilt countryside will also have a negative impact on local's physical and mental health and wellbeing. This proposal is huge in size and scale. I'm very concerned about the carbon emissions linked to the transportation of the solar panels from China, as well as the huge disruption on the local roads with the two-year construction. I fully appreciate the need for alternative energy in England and beyond, but I feel strongly that solar panels should only be considered on roofs, brownfield sites and non-agricultural areas. This makes sense and is the solution. Thank you for your consideration. Yours sincerely, Olivia Adams