Representation by Kerry Vincent
- Date submitted
- 26 February 2023
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
This is an area of great natural beauty which the residents have purposely moved to, to enjoy. The thought of walking through a glass wilderness is repugnant added to which we will be under constant CCTV surveillance which will impinge our personal liberty. Further, such a blot on the landscape will inevitably devalue our properties There is no mention in the report with regard to pollution both toxic and noise emanating from the site. There is also concern that batteries most probably will be used in the future and that they can self ignite, thus not easily extinguishable potentially causing toxic fumes which will be carried on the prevailing winds. This site will also help to create a micro-climate due to the topography, the reflected sunlight from the panels will be focussed at various points along the array and as we have just experienced temperatures of 40 degrees any increase above that would be unimaginable. There are major concerns regarding the amount of traffic which will be generated over the time of the construction process, the minor roads will be log jammed they already are when there is an accident on the A1. The proposed road improvements will achieve nothing. This would also create safety risks with the extra traffic on these roads. I am also concerned about the compulsory purchase of land for building bigger roads which would also encroach further on farming land. We need to be more self sufficient so eroding further farm land would be self defeating long term. In conclusion this is essential agricultural land which according to the Ministry of Agriculture latest directive should be used for crop production. There are numerous sites along the National Grid ie disused power stations and brownfield sites. In reality the proposed developer is looking to achieve cheap access to the National Grid at our expense.