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This proposed project does not deliver any real benefits. The creation of the solar plant will destroy roads, fields, wildlife, potential archaeological artefacts, remove outdoor spaces, industrialise...
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This proposal would have a devastating effect on local communities and wildlife at the expense of productive arable land. The density and extent of the proposal would unavoidably have a negative...
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Dear Sir, I write to briefly outline my objections to the proposed Mallard Pass Solar Farm. 1. The proposed site will engulf our property starting at the beginning of our adopted road - The Drift off...
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LOCAL ECOLOGY AND WILDLIFE - This project is colossal in size. Among the vast pages sent to us it does not specify pylons and traffic impact. LANDSCAPE/ VISUAL IMPACT - The sheer size of this project...
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I am greatly concerned that the 2 year construction phase will involve very considerable numbers of LGVs using Essendyne Road and roads through Greatford, Belmesthorpe, Ryhall, Barholm etc, many of...
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We live in an area where there are several airfields, or military bases which are in the process of being shut down by the MOD. They are flat, have the infrastructure to support solar panel farms and...
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Shocking location for project eg - destruction of valuable farm land - area of natural beauty will be destroyed Plenty of less damaging sites In Lincolnshire on brown field sites
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Fully supported. It is ridiculous if everyone says 'no'. We must all do our share or it simply will not work.
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I believe that the claimed potential benefits of a much hyped commercial project are far outweighed by the loss of valuable farming land. Further I believe that the development is inappropriate to the...
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Waste of quality agricultural land. Increase in heavy commercial vehicle movements during construction and for service in an existing tipper truck lorry blighted area. Unsightly nature and the...
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I accept the need to decarbonise and source renewable energy, but replacing rich agricultural land and the communities that lay within it, fixes one problem and replaces it others. Mallard Pass is not...
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In principle solar farms are beneficial and less intrusive than onshore wind farms. It is to be hoped that sheep, other small animal grazing, beehives, alternative additional use, can operate...
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I want to object strongly to the use of good agricultural land for the use of Solar panels when there are so many new builds being erected at the moment and not ONE solar panelled roof in sight! It’s...
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Far too big a project for such a small village, in such a small county, much of which was taken in the 1970s for Rutland Water.
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I am concerned by the following Issue 1: extensive street works through Essendine for cabling. Issue 2: the new sub-station will not only be visible but audible at quieter times of days, looking...
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i am writing to express grave concerns about the proposals for the Mallard Pass Solar Farm. I am a local resident. · The proposed project is on a massive scale, and its impact on small rural...
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This project is totally outrageous and should be prevented. Totally inappropriate site.
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Totally unacceptable to be developing good agricultural land when we need to be able to supply the uk with enough homegrown food.
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I am most concerned about the impacts on land use for recreational and farming purposes. I perceive that this solar farm would effectively obliterate a vast area from everyday use. Walking access...
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I live in Essendine, Rutland, and have strongly-held objections to the proposed Mallard Pass Solar Farm. I make the following points: 1. Wholesale desecration of the countryside visually,...
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I am writing to express grave concerns about the proposals for the Mallard Pass Solar Farm. I am a local resident. My concerns are numerous, and I have listed them as bullet points for simplicity. ·...
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Stage 2 statutory Consultation. TPC Response – Although TPC recognise that there is need for rapid growth of solar and wind power so that the area and country can become more energy self-sufficient,...
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Not best environmental option, this is a very large industrial complex. What is the background of company proposing this installation? Its using a large amount of good farm land, there are better...
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Spoilage of over 2000 acres of productive farmland, disfigering a part of rural South Lincolnshire with industrial solar panels that are not an imperative requirement. The Mallard Pass Solar Farm's...
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In the effort to combat global warming and create greener electricity I totally understand the concept of Solar Farming but not at the expense of this community and vast areas of surrounding...
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The scale of the project is out of proportion for the area taking up a vast section of our countryside for more years than I will be alive now. There are better options to explore which will not have...
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While we are pleased to note that field number 37, which is the nearest section of the site to Braceborough Little Wood Ancient Woodland is now designated as a mitigation and enhancement area....
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The site colossal, it completely changes the rural nature of the surrounding areas, It’s construction is damaging to local road networks, noise levels and distribution to local residents, loss of...
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I would like to know what alternative green energy options have been considered for this area ie wind turbines, the use of solar panels on industrial / domestic housing etc, and why they have been...
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i. The proposal only looks at one technology option, location and site. It can therefore be considered to be sub-optimal, which at a time of Climate Crisis is unacceptable. ii. It offers no supporting...
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Because of the large scale of this project it will have a major impact on my daily life during the construction period. Roads and local access in this area are already poor. This solar farm will also...
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This is a rural area and the industry is mainly local and low key. Putting an enormous new industrial unit over a wide area will completely change the character of the surrounding towns and villages....
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I strongly object to this proposal. The scale is ridiculous for the smallest county in the country. Why are we losing valuable farming land where we can grow our own produce. Why not install solar...
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This must not go ahead - we cannot take farming land away from food production. Short sighted. What will maintenance issues be - how long do these panels last.
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I object to the use of a green field site for this sort of project. I object to the scale and size of the project. I dislike the impact that it will have on the environment and the wildlife of the...
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My objections are: The size of the solar farm, the largest in the UK, in a rural area. Loss of agricultural land and food supply Loss of wildlife and beautiful countryside enjoyed by local residents...
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Far to much agricultural land, unclear how much woodland will be isolated. High risk to flora, fauna and wildlife. Should be no need to purchase houses. This will kill the village.
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The proposal is entirely inappropriate in scale and location. It is far too large. It's proposed location on prime agricultural land is wrong. Impact on the environment will be harmful. Visual impact...
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It is far too large and taking good agricultural land out of production. We need to be sustainable by producing food, this is destroying this. Solar energy is not efficient and does not produce enough...
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Completely the wrong situation for an unprecedented vast industrial complex on productive farmland. Huge disruption for local historic villages and narrow country roads, not only during construction,...
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Mallard Pass should not be approved for the following reasons: 1. It is of no economic benefit to the areas impacted. 2. The size and scale is ludicrous - one of the biggest solar projects in the...
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Why is the location for such a large scale project being proposed for a rural and agricultural area in the smallest county in the UK? My review on line showed that Mallard Pass would become by far the...
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I have major concerns about this project. I find it really hard to believe that in this day and age, with clear issues with food supply, loss of natural habitats and areas of beauty, that a national...
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To erect solar panels around residential areas, on fertile ground and in such massive dimensions is totally irresponsible. We need energy but not at the expense of food production or green spaces for...
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Not the best use of this farm land or resources. Loss of arable land
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Love solar BUT the size of this is completely ridiculous - destroying communities and years of amazing history.
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I hope the developers will be obligated to include substantial improvements to the local area including for the benefit of locals people, wildlife and economically. In favour of low carbon energy
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Major concern on local impact
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Concerns over noise during and after construction, destruction of agricultural land, wildlife. Affect on area, view, house prices. Ethics.
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I object the proposed project Mallard Solar farm for the below reasons; 2 years of noise, light pollution, disruption and damage across 2,105 acre site and surrounding area. *Cabling to new...
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Location Origin of the panels Possible front for foreign investors
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Living close to the proposed area I feel it will greatly dampen the attraction to the area and the reason we all bought here - beautiful green countryside views for miles, fresh healthy air, peaceful...
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Against the proposal; visual impact removing food producing land scale traffic
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The country is short of power, we need new providers urgently and this project meets that criteria. Having travelled in South Africa where in the Western Cape they are without power for up to 6 hours...
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This proposal would cover an unprecedented vast swathe of prime agricultural land. At a time when as a country, we are aiming to maximise food production, it is perverse to cover such a huge area with...
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We believe that the massive scale of this development is highly damaging for Rutland. The development would lead to irreversible damage to the community due to the loss of quality, productive...
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Whilst I am a supporter of green and renewable energy, I need to express my concern and objection to this proposal. It’s too big, impacts too much of the local wildlife and will increase the flooding...
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The proposed development is across a swathe of agricultural land and is of unprecedented size in the UK. This development is removing productive agricultural land, further increasing the need for the...
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Loss of productive agricultural land REQUIRED for food production The proposal removes significant food producing land which is irreplaceable The land and ecology are precious to the well being of the...
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I recently moved to the village of Ryhall and spend a great deal of time walking through the surrounding countryside which is now planned for a complete transformation. The walks I enjoyed will no...
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1. I Agree with the need for more electricity produced in an environmentally friendly way. 2. Why are you proposing to use grade 1 farming land, when there are many grey sites available locally ? 3....
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Destruction of wild life eg ground nesting birds and animals Impact on roads when being constructed Devaluation of properties Destruction of farm land Visual impact to area Wild life damaged and loss...
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The prospect of forced acquisitions was not adequately addressed in the consultations,
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Concerned that good productive agricultural land is to be use because it is close to the sub-station, which conflicts with the reduction of omissions as imported food will be necessary. There is no...
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Having held a public meeting a high percentage of the parishioners of Carlby Village are against this Mallard Pass Solar factory on the ground of the huge scale of this project in the rural landscape....
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Too large for the locality Fencing to high and more unsightly than the panels themselves - hedging preferred?! Too much wildlife affected Why can’t sheep be used on the same land as per other panel...
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Increased Flood Risk for properties in our flood prone village of Greatford and the local area. Misuse of vast area of good quality agricultural land. Desecration of massive area of wonderful quality...
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I think this Will impact negatively on the environment and infrastructure of the local area, as well as taking away more farming areas which are needed for the whole country. The impact on the...
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It is sheer lunacy to use good agricultural land for solar panels.
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In this area of Lincolnshire and Rutland we have several applications pending, all impacting on the countryside and taking productive farmland out of production for food. In Langtoft we have had...
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Despite the reductions proposed in the revised scheme, the scale of the Mallard Pass solar farm is still enormous and will have a hugely negative impact on the countryside, farms and villages nearby....
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I object to valuable food producing farmland being taken out of use to provide land for solar panels
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Too large scale adjacent to villages and as a principle solar panels should be installed on on industrial building roofs NOT on productive farm land.
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1. Project Reference: EN010127. Submitted by Osborne Clarke LLP on behalf of National Grid Electricity Distribution (East Midlands) plc ("NGED"). 2. Osborne Clarke LLP act for NGED whose registered...
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I am concerned both about the loss of agricultural land and community amenities, and frustrated by the developers high handed attitude towards the local community. The proposed project appears to...
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Having reviewed the proposals my belief is that the balance of national energy needs and carbon reduction commitments outweigh what are primarily local concerns around visual impacts and construction...
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Covering hundreds of hectares of productive agricultural land with solar panels is totally counter-productive. Other concerns: Possible flooding issues The unsightly nature of the proposals in the...
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Completely wrong and stupid place to put such large development and loose farming land the roads are not built for this kind of construction a good place is x RAF sites like the one 5 miles west next...
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Ryhall Parish Council have canvased residents of the Parish who, in the majority, are against the Mallard Pass Solar factory. The main reasons being the impact on the surround landscape with its mass...
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I strongly object to this development due to huge scale of it and significant detrimetnal impact a development of this size would have on the local environement. It would completely dominate a huge...
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This development covers a huge area, taking up valuable agricultural land. It will also have a negative environmental impact as well as being a blot on the beautiful local landscape with absolutely no...
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I whole heartedly object to the planned proposal. We are in the middle of the countryside with roads that are not suitable for heavy traffic, single lane in most places, with deteriorating road...
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The Solar Farm site is far too big for the area, the undulating land is simply not suitable for solar panels and using it for this means that good agricultural land will be lost forever from the area....
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I strongly object to this project. It is far too large and will affect wildlife considerably, destroying good agricultural ground. Our wildlife population is suffering greatly already. We need the...
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I consider the main issues of this application to be its scale, use of agricultural land, impact upon biodiversity and existing rights of way. Additionally, the increased traffic on minor rural roads...
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I don't believe the loss of so much arable farming land justifies the installation of the Mallard Pass project. has there been an effective study into the environmental impact of such a large area...
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I am opposed to Mallard Pass Solar Farm. Whilst generally in favour of solar energy, this development is far, far too large. It will have a devastating impact on our open landscape and precious...
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I am against this project for a number of reasons: - On a massive scale it will industrialise with black panels a large area of the local landscape. - This will remove agricultural land from use for...
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I am concerned that the proposed solar park is far to large, this is a rural area releasing that amount of contryside to be turned into an industrial power plant will change the charactur and apeal of...
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I'm currently just registering to be able to comment regarding Mallard Pass. As a local resident I have a number of concerns regarding this proposal. I also have concerns regarding the wider trend for...
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The development must not go ahead. It will destroy rich agriculture land, wildlife, countryside and will massively reduce the property prices in Essendine. There is no need for a development this...
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I strongly object to the proposed solar farm project. 1. It will use prime agricultural greenfield land at a time when global food supplies are threatened, and future security uncertain in the...
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This Project is far too large and the impact on the countryside flora and fauna and villages too great.
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There are significant environmental impacts for this development as well as concerns for mental health of residents , road traffic, pollution, asthetics, changing the landscape, reduction in...
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My main point is that, I question whether the balance of profit to the company v the impact on the community is appropriate. An alternative would be to create multiple sites each smaller than the...
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The scale of this,and its impact on the people and the wildlife of this picturesque area,is completely unacceptable.
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• Food production, land use and agriculture • Impact on local environment, wildlife, biodiversity, habitats • Visual Impact, particularly on rural landscape - Impact on recreation, community • Impacts...
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Concerns regarding wildlife, visual impact- our village will be engulfed by solar panels, property value loss, no actual benefits proposed for local people on these issues
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Not a suitable use of productive agricultural land.
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Total devastation of a beautiful rural area destroying acres of unspoilt countryside depriving all wildlife a natural environment. One of the largest solar farms in Europe sited in the smallest county...
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