Search by the person or group making the submission or the content of the submission.
-
The land proposed to be occupied is prime arable farmland. Since the country is being encouraged to grow as much of our food as possible it ought not to be used for a project such as this. Brownfield...
Read more
-
Will be using good agricultural land. Will spoil the countryside where I take walks. During building, great increase in traffic on country roads. Ugly appearance in the countryside. Apparent...
Read more
-
I have examined the plans in detail and have attended two in-person consultations at Essendine Village Hall, Mallard Pass Solar Farm Ltd answered my queries satisfactorily and included in there...
Read more
-
This project will be a disaster on many levels. Too large, ruining farm land, estimated inaccuracies about energy production, killing birds and decimating the rural countryside.
-
The size of the development is too big for the site proposed and the surrounding area. Whilst I agree with renewable energy, this will be the largest solar plant in the UK (over 8 times larger than...
Read more
-
I am strongly against the construction of the Mallard Pass Solar Farm. I am a local and I am concerned about the destruction and disruption of wildlife and their habitats, the destruction of valuable...
Read more
-
I am a resident of the village of Essendine in the beautiful county of Rutland and on the outskirts of the historic market town of Stamford. While a huge supporter of the production of green energy,...
Read more
-
Mallard Pass Action Group (MPAG) - Relevant Representation MPAG object to the Mallard Pass Solar Farm application for the following reasons: 1. Scale. To date no solar farm has been constructed on...
Read more
-
The size of this solar farm will change the character of our beautiful countryside. 8 times the size of the largest solar farm in Britain is outrageous.
-
Unprecedented scale of the project. Some highways to be removed. Woodland surrounded by the panels, with implications for wildlife. No proposals to manage the woodland. No mention of field margin...
Read more
-
I am opposed to the Mallard Pass Solar Plant Development as the proposed site is on good agricultural land and too close to the local community.It will also disrupt the local farming community from...
Read more
-
Two main concerns: - The size/scale of the proposed project is too large for the area - Food security for the UK is an issue now that we are not in the EU. Sites of the size will take up valuable...
Read more
-
As my property is on Stamford Road, Essendine, I strongly object to The Solar Farm Project seeking to possess my land, whether temporarily or permanently. i understand that cables will be laid along...
Read more
-
Please see attached.
-
I totally agree with ways to create renewable energy must be explored but not at the expense of sacrificing arable land. If this development is to be allowed over 2000 acres of farmland will be taken...
Read more
-
I wish to object strongly to possible use of my land as I care for a [Redacted]. Any disruption to my land and/or access to it will make life very difficult.
-
We must protect our agricultural land, a natural and major asset of our country. The scale of this project will totally erode the base of a beautiful part of the world. The loss of landscape and...
Read more
-
I feel that the proposed project will have a deleterious effect on the local area from an environmental aspect and will result in the loss of high quality agricultural land there are many more...
Read more
-
The scheme is too big and will have a devastating and permanent impact on a rural area. There will be a huge loss of good farming land. The scheme will blight the lives of the people surrounded by it....
Read more
-
Mindless destruction of precious and irreplacable arable farm land that is needed for the feeding of a nation which is already over reliant on imported crops even before the war in Europe has taken...
Read more
-
Detrimental to the immediate environment, loss of open spaces, intrusive to all neighbouring villages, excessive traffic and noise, too big not needed this size, individual properties will be...
Read more
-
I wish to object to the proposed Mallard Pass Solar Project on the basis of the following: Loss of valuable Farm land at a time when we need to produce more not less. Increased flooding in the...
Read more
-
I would like to hear the arguments for and against from the Inspectorate to ensure the correct solution is reached for the local people.
-
The Mallard Pass proposal would be a massive industrial incursion on the local area, affecting land use, biodiversity, and access by walkers and naturelovers to a beautiful rural area. The solar farm...
Read more
-
Concerns about the length and scale of project. No benefits for local people. The use of good agricultural land. Environmental effects - e.g. on people, flora and fauna, visual aspects, traffic noise...
Read more
-
There is poor understanding of the gain or loss of agricultural out put from the site, perhaps this could be shown as a protein gain or loss. The desperate need to increase renewable energy generation...
Read more
-
Our rural road network, and the number of local schools affected, are totally unsuited to the level of traffic this development would require. Our agricultural land is a key national asset in our food...
Read more
-
Locating such a huge industrial development to utilise spare capacity of a sub-station is treating the countryside as an industrial commodity. There is more to the countryside than simple economic...
Read more
-
The proposed development is far too large for its context. The extent of the panels will have a severe detrimental effect on people in Essendine and reduce the amenity of myself and others much more...
Read more
-
The scheme appears to have been thrown together without any serious consideration apart from the desire to make money. The residents of the area will have to live with this huge eyesore for the...
Read more
-
This project and application is incredibly short sighted and will quite probably cause long term damage to the environment - not be of benefit to it. The project and application seems to be motivated...
Read more
-
I have seen these Solar Panels from the train to London. They are an eyesore, and are covering huge areas of agricultural land. This is appalling, as we need to conserve the land to grow our food. We...
Read more
-
Far too large on good agricultural land. Too close to habitation. Run off from panels increases flood Fisk to Greatford
-
1.Mallard Pass would be the largest Solar Plant in the UK to date. Much greater consideration is required to assess the impact this project might have. 2.Compulsory acquisition rights were not made...
Read more
-
I am writing to you in opposition to the proposed Mallard Pass Solar Farm. I am a resident of a village in the area which will be negatively affected. As information seems to be drip fed by your...
Read more
-
Allowing this project to go ahead in such a beautiful area is horrendous! What should be considered is allowing the local farming community and micro industries to prosper from this land than allow a...
Read more
-
I disagree with this application for the following reasons; Solar farms, and in particular ones built on land as in the proposal, have negative impacts on wildlife in several ways: Habitat loss: The...
Read more
-
I have been a happy resident in Essendine for 25 years and even thought I welcome change I feel the Mallard Pass development is vastly oversized for the area. And would have a dramatic impact on...
Read more
-
project seems to be too large with no benefits to local community and many minuses especially to the at present beautiful countryside.
-
The size of the project will take valuable land out of farming and devalue properties within the local area. There will be a negative environmental impact particularly during the construction on any...
Read more
-
I don’t think the plans have considered the impact on the local community along with impacts on flora fauna and other environmental impacts, damage to roads and other local impacts during...
Read more
-
The visual impact on the landscape will be devastating to say nothing of the damage to the local Bio-Diversity and the considerable reduction in Agricultural production. Even if the solar panels are...
Read more
-
Thank you for your consultation regarding the above development. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) welcomes the opportunity to comment on your proposals at this stage of the project. Please note...
Read more
-
I strongly oppose the Mallard Pass Solar Farm Application. I disagree with change from countryside to industrial landscape. In recent years it has become even more necessary and valuable to develop...
Read more
-
I object to the Mallard Pass proposed development.
-
Mallard Pass is planned to be the largest Solar Plant in the UK to date. Why does it have to be located in one discrete block, which will result in a uniquely devastating impact on our landscape,...
Read more
-
Rutland is the smallest county in England and the proposal of the largest solar farm is outrageous, the impact it will have on the local environment, Essendine and surrounding villages cannot be...
Read more
-
With this Mallard Pass project it would seem the applicant is paying scant regard to the impact on the environment,the loss of quality agricultural land when there is a need for food security and the...
Read more
-
The proposed Mallard Pass development will fundamentally change the character of the rural area in which I live creating substantial detriment to my social and economic welfare, removing valuable land...
Read more
-
My objections to the Mallard Pass proposal are as follows: Sheer scale, it’s too big. Site size of 2238 acres - 8 times larger than the current largest solar farm in the UK. There has already been...
Read more
-
The proposed building of an industrial scale solar plant on quality agricultural land and thereby destroying a valuable (some would now say, critical) renewable energy source of food production, The...
Read more
-
1. The scale of the solar farm is far to excessive. 2. Loss of arable farmland. 3. Effects on local wildlife. 4. Extra traffic & disruption to the local area whilst being built. 5. Solar would be much...
Read more
-
There has been much talk about the Solar Panels such as ‘Size of the Development’, ‘Poor Consultation’, ‘Local Opposition’… The list goes on. I would like to add another thought. Our village of...
Read more
-
I live in wonderful Rutland and we bought our house many years ago because of its BEAUTIFUL location, We enjoy having nature on our doorstep and its isolation from the humdrum of town life. We intend...
Read more
-
I, as a Rutland resident, am in full support of Mallard Pass solar farm. As a country we are being repeatedly told we need to be more self sufficient when it comes to our energy production, whilst at...
Read more
-
Use of compulsory acquisition rights. Dubious supply chains. Inadequate information regarding Windell Energy's competence. Inadequate avoidance of conflict of interest. Loss of agricultural land at a...
Read more
-
As an active member and former branch chair of Amnesty International, I am extremely concerned about the plight of the Uyghur slave labourers in Turkestan, China who will be forced to build the solar...
Read more
-
Loss of arable land, Serious impact on local wildlife, Local roads not suitable for the impact of heavy construction traffic, Health & safety issues regarding the storage of huge batteries & a general...
Read more
-
Very concerned about the size of this proposed solar farm and the impact on the environment. It is far too large and will devastate this rural area. We totally oppose it.
-
Representation by Cadent Gas Limited (Cadent) to the Mallard Pass Solar Project Development Consent Order (the “DCO”) Cadent is a licensed gas transporter under the Gas Act 1986, with a statutory...
Read more
-
I write with my objection to The Mallard Pass Solar Farm:- 1. This application should not even be considered due to this area being some of the best and most productive farmland in the Country 2....
Read more
-
Size of Development: Mallard Pass would be by far the largest Solar Plant in the UK to date. Full and proper consideration is essential to assess the wider implications of the project. Poor...
Read more
-
I object to the proposed development which is totally unsuitable for the location proposed, in terms of scale, impact on the landscape and amenity. There will be a detrimental impact on biodiversity...
Read more
-
Loss of agricultural land for food production Huge change to local environment Huge disruption and traffic near school in Great Carterton Compulsory purchases of homes in Essendine Low output of...
Read more
-
Reducing farming land Safety for children crossing road with increased traffic Removing rights on own property Noise pollution What happens if company goes bankrupt, who foots bill ? Who pays to...
Read more
-
I would like to express my concerns over Mallard Park’s solar farm. Although I am well aware of the benefit of renewable energy, I find it unbelievable that anyone would consider using good arable...
Read more
-
I personally am very worried about the huge impact this development is going to have on the local infrastructure & surrounding villages. The use of prime agricultural land is very concerning & the...
Read more
-
The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE Cambs. & P’boro.) is an independent charity which works to maintain the thriving and beautiful countryside of...
Read more
-
Loss of productive agricultural land. Very unsightly. Rather than spoiling open countryside should be placed in an already industrial area or on warehouse roofs utilising wasteful space.
-
I oppose the construction of the solar farm on many fronts. As follows: Size of Development: If constructed, Mallard Pass would be by far the largest Solar Plant in the UK to date. As such, full and...
Read more
-
The proposed development will stop at least 5,000 tonnes of agricultural commodities each year being grown in the UK each year which currently is made into millions of loaves of bread. This is an...
Read more
-
My main objection to Mallard Pass Solar Farm is the fact that many acres of productive farmland will be taken out of production. The February 2023 edition of the NFU’s farming magazine ”Countryside”...
Read more
-
This proposed project will ruin the landscape, have a huge impact on wildlife habitat and valuable agricultural land. Houses are already being built in masses and we are in grave danger of losing our...
Read more
-
We live in a current environment where the loss of essential agricultural land and replacing it with inefficient, short lived, un-recycleable, expensive ground cover using a company without relevant...
Read more
-
Mallard Pass Solar Farm Proposal I do recognise the need for alternative, environmentally friendly energy solutions but vehemently oppose this Planning Proposal for a multitude of reasons, some of...
Read more
-
I am concerned about the huge scale of the project which is an industrial scale solar plant inappropriately designed and disproportionate in response to the need for renewable energy. The loss of...
Read more
-
I live near Oakham, Rutland, about 13 miles from the edge of the proposed development. In general I consider the development to be inappropriate in scale and location for a rural area which, over the...
Read more
-
Size too large effect on countryside and animals Encroaching on villages nearby
-
Compulsory acquisition rights over the village hall land should be refused, as should this application! Essendine will be surrounded by solar panels, security fencing and lights. These panels will...
Read more
-
1. Size of Development. If constructed it would be the largest solar plant in the UK to date. Full and proper consideration is required to assess the greater impact this would have as unlike other...
Read more
-
Impact on the countryside and natural habitats Impact on infrastructure Impact on house prices Impact on environment Size of proposal is excessive
-
I wish to express my concerns for the proposed solar farm. As a resident of a nearby village, the main worry is the loss of the agriculture land, woodland and wildlife in the area immediately and in...
Read more
-
Loss of good grade agricultural land, increasing the need to import more fresh food produce including wheat, rape, oats, barley etc. The size and scale of the project, the use of ethnic slave labour...
Read more
-
The plant is far too big, will be a terrible eyesore and use valuable agricultural land necessary for food security and wildlife habitat.
-
The site is huge and will have a big detrimental impact on the countryside. The site viewed from far and wide and from all points of the compass will change, if the project is allowed to proceed, from...
Read more
-
I do not support the development of Mallard Pass solar farm for the following reasons:- 1. The development represents a waste of valuable natural resources in terms of productive farmland. Solar...
Read more
-
The proposed site is valuable agricultural land. There are many alternative “brown field” sites available eg former military stations. Also, there are acres of warehouse roofs that could easily...
Read more
-
There are several points that need to be raised. The solar panels are being manufactured in China, and then shipped to Canada, and then shipped the UK - surely this is one of the highest CO2 impacted...
Read more
-
The scale of this development is completely out of proportion to the local area with no benefits being brought. The area will suffer from increased traffic during the building phase and then suffer...
Read more
-
I am against this development as I think solar panels are better sited on roofs of buildings, rather than taking up valuable agricultural land. I also object to foreign companies profiteering from...
Read more
-
Some of my concerns are: • The size of the project and inefficiency of the solar panels compared to other sources of green energy. • The vast area this project is going to cover • Destruction of...
Read more
-
I do not support this development especially with regards to its size
-
I am gravely concerned by the sheer size of the proposed solar panel farm. It will dominate our rural environment adversely impacting both nature and man. The negative sides of the project far...
Read more
-
I want to make sure that the environmental and visual impact of this project is sensitive to the surrounding area.
-
Size of Development: Mallard Pass would be by far the largest Solar Plant in the UK to date. Full and proper consideration is essential to assess the wider implications of the project Poor...
Read more
-
I have many concerns: Loss of substantial amount of good agriculture land which is much needed. Loss of habitat for variety of animals and birds Loss of bridle paths and bridle paths which still exist...
Read more
-
If constructed the Mallard Pass solar plant would totally upset the environment of the local rural community to the detriment of the existing inhabitants. It is unclear what benefits would accrue to...
Read more
-
Lincolnshire County Council (LCC), as a host authority, wishes to register as an Interested Party in connection with the Mallard Pass Solar Project (MPSP) as part of the development lies within our...
Read more
-
Mallard Pass will have a extremely detrimental impact on this area environmentally and socially in ways which far out way the positive impact of solar energy. Biodiversity of this rural area will be...
Read more
-
I live in Essendine in Rutland but do not have any of the proposed area directly next to my house. I have attended local meetings and read information provided and on the basis of the information I...
Read more