Search by the person or group making the submission or the content of the submission.
-
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
-
For a country where land is very scarce and whose food production and self-sufficiency is already very perilous, it is a complete falsehood to assert that a good use of agricultural and natural...
Read more
-
I am very concerned about the loss of productive and vital farmland, the loss of and impact on wildlife habitats, and the impact on our local rural environment which we value, appreciate and enjoy on...
Read more
-
This is the most beautiful town in England as noted by may organisations. Placing a solar farm so close is going to detract from its beauty. This is not going to impact myself as I live on the other...
Read more
-
Size of development is too much for the smallest county in UK. Human Rights abuses in the supply chains are well documented. Loss of agricultural land at a time when we need to be self sufficient in...
Read more
-
I am married to a farmer, who is now retired. We moved to our Grade II listed house in 1970. Both house and farmland are situated on the southern tip of the proposed Mallard Pass Solar Farm. My main...
Read more
-
Winded Energy not being financially fit and proper to fulfil this project. The energy generation estimations likely to be inaccurate to the extent that the project’s returns will be unviable...
Read more
-
This land should not be covered in Solar panels. It should be used for the food we need in the local area. In my view solar panels should be used on all new properties built and on all commercial...
Read more
-
The overall size of this scheme is excessive compared to others in the county of Lincolnshire. The scheme will be removing productive agricultural land from the economy, potentially affected UK food...
Read more
-
Relevant Representation of National Gas Transmission Plc in respect of the Mallard Pass Solar Project DCO (the “Project”) This relevant representation is submitted on behalf of National Gas...
Read more
-
Relevant Representation of National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc in respect of the Mallard Pass Solar Project DCO (the “Project”) This relevant representation is submitted on behalf of National...
Read more
-
I am writing to object in the strongest possible terms, to the plans to build the enormous, so-called Mallard Pass solar farm on the wonderful countryside at Essendine and surrounding villages in...
Read more
-
I am against the size of this. I agreed solar is needed but not as vast an area as this.
-
The use of good agricultural land. The lack of transparency regarding Compulsory Acquisition of local land. Negative efforts on our flora and fauna. The long term effects on the local and wider...
Read more
-
-It is an eye sore to the landscape -Takes up valuable arable land that can be otherwise used to grow food and with food prices soaring, this doesn't seem sensible.
-
Amongst many other issues connected with this proposed Solar Farm development, I am deeply concerned not only with regard to its location but also to the size and scale of the project at Mallard Pass.
-
Farm Land should not be used for Solar Farms Compulsory Acquisition should not be allowed It is too big at 2000 acres The whole thing is not in keeping with the area or the existing surroundings The...
Read more
-
I am fully in favour of solar & wind projects for renewable energy. It is really important for our future. But this development is far too big for our local area. It will dominate a huge part of our...
Read more
-
I think this is far too big a project for the area. I am not against it I am just against the sheer size of it and the blot on the landscape.
-
I object because it is too close to houses, too bigger area, could potentially affect the value of my property
-
This project will have drastic implications with loss of habitat for wildlife . Valuable agricultural land will be lost. There are so many issues with this absurd plan which will devastate such...
Read more
-
Big loss of farmland when we are in a food crisis being dependent on other countries who are not sending to the UK. Losing all this farmland is not a good idea!! Put solar panels on the roof of...
Read more
-
food security crisis The UK is facing a food security crisis of a scale never seen before as a result of the Ukraine conflict affecting food imports and hikes in energy prices, climate change impacts...
Read more
-
I am concerned by the size of the proposed operation not the operation per se . I don't think enough consideration has been given to the construction implications for local residents and road users...
Read more
-
Regarding Mallard Park Solar Farm. It seems a pretty ineffective use of agricultural land that the area covered by this solar farm would be an additional 30 to 50% of the area that the 92,000...
Read more
-
The main issues I have with the current proposal are: (1) A material increase of flood risk to Greatford (2) The scale of the proposal will have a material impact on the local habitat and wildlife (3)...
Read more
-
The loss of agricultural land for a project of this scale is verging on obscene and I am unconvinced that the developer will ever realistically be capable of returning this land to its full capacity...
Read more
-
I am responding as a "sensitive receptor." I run a very successful hospitality business based on tourism to Stamford and the surrounding area. I have major concerns on the impact this proposed...
Read more
-
I oppose the Mallard Pass Development and have the following concerns: 1. Size of Development The proposal would be the largest solar farm (in the smallest county) in the UK therefore full...
Read more
-
I have lived in Essendine most of my life having returned 9 years ago and I returned because I love this village with its unspoilt beauty ! Therefore the fact that this monstrosity solar farm may ruin...
Read more
-
I am concerned about 1. Impact on agricultural land required for crop growth especially in current times when we are unable to import crops from abroad (tomatoes etc.). The need for wheat growth etc...
Read more
-
I believe this will have a detrimental effect on the local landscape and community. I am not against green energy but I think these would be better placed on roof tops, sides of motorways and other...
Read more
-
The main issues I have with the current proposal are: (1) A material increase of flood risk to Greatford which seems to have been totally disregarded by Mallard Pass (2) The scale of the proposal will...
Read more
-
The proposed solar farm is too large - there will be considerable impact on wildlife. The land is needed for food production. Solar panels can and should be on roofs/car parks/dis-used airbases etc....
Read more
-
I believe such a large scale solar farm built upon good quality agricultural land to be short sited when taking into consideration the problems of global food supply and an ever increasing population....
Read more
-
Comments exceed 500 words and will be sent by PDF, as requested.
-
Size of development is too much for the smallest county in UK. Human Rights abuses in the supply chains are well documented. Loss of agricultural land at a time when we need to be self sufficient in...
Read more
-
Hi I write to formally object to the planned Mallard solar farm on the following grounds 1. The sheer industrial scale. 2,175 acres (although now proposed to be reduced) is far to excessive for this...
Read more
-
I'm worried about the impact of a huge solar farm on the community. Habitat loss for wildlife and decline in plant diversity, affecting the food chain. I'm also concerned about the impact on local...
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
-
Agricultural land should be protected. Approx 500 new properties currently being built in Stamford with another 2000 being planned. Why aren’t solar panels being fixed to them? A short term solution...
Read more
-
The main issues are a Chinese company involved whose business acumen is questionable. The area is a lovely part of the English countryside. Arable farmland which is needed with many questions about...
Read more
-
Main Concerns The size of the project in a rural location. Coupled with smaller proposals being proposed in Rutland, the whole area is going to be overrun with solar farms. The destruction of good...
Read more
-
I (Sylvia Griffin) am what I believe you refer to as a "sensitive receptor" as the proposed development directly abuts the boundary to my property, and I have not been contacted as such by the...
Read more
-
These are my comments from the last two emails I sent through to my local MP and Mallard pass solar farm, as I have put this project should not go ahead on good farmland. It should only go ahead on...
Read more
-
Whilst I am well aware that we have to find an alternative to fossil fuels, I do not feel I can support the Mallard Pass scheme. There are a number of reasons why I do not feel that planning should be...
Read more
-
I wholeheartedly object to prime agricultural land being utilised for a solar farm. I also object to the environmental impact this will have on local wildlife, myself, my family and neighbours. This...
Read more
-
1. I am concerned about the amount of BMV farm land proposed to be used. I am not averse to solar per se, but believe there are sufficient alternative sites that should be used before considering...
Read more
-
1. LOSS OF PRODUCTIVE AGRICULTURAL LAND I am concerned about this considerable loss of land and inadequate policies to protect it, particularly in the light of the Russia/Ukraine war and the impact it...
Read more
-
I oppose the Mallard Pass Development and have the following concerns: 1. Size of Development The proposal would be the largest solar farm (in the smallest county) in the UK therefore full...
Read more
-
The visual impact on such a large magnificent and beautiful landscape is unacceptable which has an effect on personal well-being, the local tourist industry and businesses. Food is more important than...
Read more
-
This proposed solar farm is far too large for this village - it should be in a remote area where is will not impact on people, wildlife and fertile growing land. Please reconsider re-locating where...
Read more
-
Uffington Parish Council (UPC) wishes to register as an Interested Party and to submit a Relevant Representation regarding the Mallard Pass Solar Farm application. The Parish Council welcomes the...
Read more
-
The size of the development is far too large and will have a huge visual impact on the area. The construction traffic will bring lots of noise, dust and pollution to the area. The land is better used...
Read more
-
Mallard Pass Solar Farm is in the wrong location and it will destroy forever a vast area of high-grade agricultural land. The old RAF base at Woolfox Lodge would surely be a far better location for a...
Read more
-
I am very concerned about losing land for arable and livestock farming to great swathes of metal. The impact on wildlife too is a real worry, how are hawks and owls meant to find their food when the...
Read more
-
I wish to register my strong opposition to the proposed Mallard Pass Solar Farm development for the following reasons: 1. The negative impact on the local natural environment and biodiversity in the...
Read more
-
I object to the Mallard Pass Solar Project being approved because of the following: Loss of valuable prime farmland at a time when we need to produce more food not less. Contrary to Government policy....
Read more
-
Whilst I agree with solar panels this is not the place to put them. Using swathes of agricultural land when farmers are struggling to make ends meet as it is. Food shortages will be even more...
Read more
-
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 strongly opposed to the Mallard Pass Solar Farm on agricultural land either side of the East Coast Main Line near Essendine on 2,105 acres of land – green land, farming land. I do not accept that...
Read more
-
I strongly object to the proposed development on the grounds of environmental, economic and visual factors. I do not believe that the figures stated by Mallard Pass are anywhere near as beneficial as...
Read more
-
Why isn't the government insisting all new builds should have solar panelling on roofs, be it commercial or residential. We need land to grow food.
-
I support the requirement for a solar farm at Mallard pass. However the current peovision of this major infrastructure project being owned by a private company and not the UK government is...
Read more
-
I’m concerned about the impact on this small rural community from industrialised energy on a grand scale. Is there appropriate consideration for the infrastructure? Community? Environment and ecology?
-
It's in the wrong place extending over valuable food growing land and this food production must take precedence over providing power that is not available 24 hours a day. I have solar panels on my...
Read more
-
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
-
Further to the Mallard Pass Development and the second round of consultation, I would like to add my feedback to the amended proposals. I still have a number of concerns about this development. •...
Read more
-
Loss of agricultural land, visual and noise impacts are unacceptable. Why do the cables have to run through Essendine, surely through farmland and under the railway is a better option, or would the...
Read more
-
I object to solar panels being sited on productive agricultural land, being so close to conservation villages, with regard to increased flooding risk, particularly at Greatford, the degradation of...
Read more
-
I strongly oppose the large-scale industrialization of prime agricultural land, particularly as recent events have clearly demonstrated that food security is even more vital than energy supply...
Read more
-
I believe that a scheme such as this is essential to our ability to green energy production and mitigate climate change. Whilst I recognise that it might not be ideal to have such a project in one's...
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
-
The size of the proposed scheme concerns me as the land is mainly agricultural and the loss of that would affect the local and wider community. The long term effects of such a huge project are not...
Read more
-
I am profoundly concerned with Mallard Pass and their proposed industrial development of a vast solar park on the shoulders of historic Stamford and the rural villages surrounding it for the following...
Read more
-
Impact on infrastructure
-
No consent to Mallard Pass solar farm! Disinformation regarding solar power! Expensive, not eco friendly. Furthermore geo-engineering blocks out the suns energy approximately 30%. Theft of farmland,...
Read more
-
.Cleve Hill Solar Park has been approved for construction and expects to produce 350MW on 890 acres of reclaimed marshland. Mallard Pass Solar Farm expects to produce 350MW on a variety of sites...
Read more