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I have grave concerns about the loss of valuable farmland and the huge increase in traffic along the already over-conjested A road outside our house
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Dear Sir / Madam, I am writing to you to raise my objection to the proposed Mallard pass Solar farm: I have a number of objections as follows: The size and scale of the solar farm, the proposed solar...
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The scale of this development is completely out of proportion to the local area, swallowing an entire village, and impacting many more. The loss of fertile agricultural land is critical at a time when...
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The sheer size of the development.Consultation has been poor.Compulsory acquisition.Traffic on rural roads. Damage to biodiversity
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I am opposed to the proposed Mallard Pass Solar Farm project (ENO10127) to create a solar farm for the following reasons: The solar farm will be created on good quality agricultural land needed for...
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This will impact the local countryside on a major basis with loss of farming land and footpaths. Visually it will be a blot on the beautiful landscape we have. Solar should be on roof tops and...
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eyesore in local area close to homes and local footpaths affect local property value waste of good farmland could be better sited near existing eyesores
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I am opposed to the proposed Mallard Pass Solar Farm project (ENO10127) in and around Essendine Rutland, to create a solar farm for the following reasons: The solar farm will be created on good...
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I am wholeheartedly against this proposed development. Aside from the obvious sighting of solar panels on roofs rather than prime agricultural land, recent events of this year (Ukraine war and record...
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I have a number of objections to the proposed Mallard Pass solar farm development and I would also like to raise a number of points for consideration. 1) Location and scale of the development a. The...
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I strongly OBJECT to the proposal. In the essence of speed I have not listed all my reasons but here are the main ones: 1. Loss of land for food production – now more than ever we should be growing as...
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In previous communications, I have made my objection to this proposal very strongly. The obscene size and location of this proposal would have an immensely detrimental effect on wildlife,...
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I am deeply concerned about the loss of agricultural land when food security is such an issue at the moment.
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I appreciate that solar energy may need to form a part of the non-fossil energy supply in the UK in the future. However this proposed scheme creates a number of its own problems and missed...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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I would like to hear the arguments for and against from the Inspectorate to ensure the correct solution is reached for the local people.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Far too large on good agricultural land. Too close to habitation. Run off from panels increases flood Fisk to Greatford
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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project seems to be too large with no benefits to local community and many minuses especially to the at present beautiful countryside.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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I object to the Mallard Pass proposed development.
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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,...
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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...
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1. Size of Development: If constructed, Mallard Pass would be by far the largest Solar Plant in the UK to date. As such, full and proper consideration is required to assess the greater impact this...
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Anglian Water is the statutory undertaker for water and sewerage services in the application area. Jacobs UK Limited is supporting Anglian Water as an Interested Party in this examination. We note...
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The Black Sluice Internal Drainage Board has an interest in this project for any matters concerning the Land Drainage Act 1991 (as amended) with regard to any works within any ordinary watercourse...
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Massive impact on the vast and varied wildlife we have around us. Visual and environmental impact on the surrounding conservation area villages. As I understand this Solar Farm only produces 11% of...
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Worried about the Compulsory Acquisition Rights over my property. The negative affect it will have on my property value and its resale potential. Access/disruption to my property during the two year...
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Overall size of the proposed installation Use of prime agricultural land for this development Disruption caused during the lengthy period of time to carry out the works with heavy transport on local...
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My main objection is the size of this project which will use up hectares of good agricultural land which is needed for crops. The UK is suffering from food shortages partly brought on by Brexit, and...
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I recognise that solar energy is the way forward but the sheer size of this site in this location is totally unacceptable. To propose a project that takes precious farmland, surrounds villages ,...
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I cannot understand why as a local resident we would be supportive of this plan. There are no benefits for the local community unless of course you class permissive footpaths surrounded by solar...
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I write to express my strong objections to the Mallard Pass scheme for the reasons set out below. While I recognise some effort has gone into mitigating the immediate impact on the local area, there...
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1 - Loss of good agricultural land 2 - An unsightly blot on the picturesque landscape.
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I am against Solar panels going on productive Farm land It is going to destroy the surrounding Countryside & the wildlife that live there It industrialises the Countryside. Solar panels should be put...
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Serious concerns about the use of prime agricultural land and food security. The current shortage of some fresh items highlights the dependency of this country on imported fresh food. As well as...
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I do not agree that the use of quality arable land should be taken up with solar panels. Food security is as important if not more so than energy security. I want to feed my family not starve to death...
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I do not agree with the proposal for Mallard Pass farm. This will have a huge impact on our beautiful country side. This is right next to the village where I live. Am concerned about the impact this...
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I believe this development is entirely out of keeping and proportion with the rural area it threatens. It will in essence destroy a very large area of natural beauty which cannot be replaced. There...
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I think this project will be detrimental to the local country side
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Subject: Mallard Pass Solar Park Proposed Development. Dear Sir I am writing to reiterate my objections to the proposed Mallard park solar development on land near Essendine and surrounding villages...
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to register an objection on grounds this is 'gross over development of agricultural land', Renewable energy sources of this kind should be on buildings. Solar panels would be placed on much needed...
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It will be an eyesore and we need the land to grow crops and feed livestock. It will not benefit our country at all and if planning is granted it could be the start of many more solar monstrosities.
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We are already losing farm land in the area to housing (without solar panels fitted), gravel quarrying and returning it to Fenland marsh, that's without covering it in solar farms. We are now seeing...
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I am concerned at the loss of productive arable land that would result from the construction of this very large solar array, especially as a substantial proportion of the area proposed for the solar...
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The lack of food security for the UK should be a strong consideration when any proposal such as this is presented. The land would be lost to agriculture for ever. The destruction and devastation to...
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Mallard Pass - Beautiful untouched part of the countryside, surrounded my solar panels will be so unsightly - Such a vast area - I’m all for renewable energy and preserving the environment but I don’t...
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I am concerned about the size of the project and that it will ruin our countryside. I also don't understand why solar panels are not fitted to all new large industrial units which are continually...
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I think this is a huge project that will impact upon a very attractive landscape. It will destroy the wildlife, wildflowers and look awful from the road. This will cover a HUGE area.
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- Sheer size and scale of proposed development - Loss of productive land - Use of agricultural land versus buildings / brown field sites - Flood risk - Further amenity loss on top of that lost in...
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As a family, we are generally in support of solar and we recognise that the funding of a project of this scale means that it must me market-led. However, we have the impression that this project has...
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• Firstly the size of the endeavour in area terms far surpasses anything that has gone before. • Secondly, the landscape over which it will sprawl is both rural, beautiful and has no significant...
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This will ruin the village, infringe on our freedom of movement and decimate the local environment
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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...
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Issues in respect of the rationale of the project: The proposal in effect takes over 2000 acres of agricultural land out of production. Given recent events across the world both geopolitically and...
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I feel it is an unacceptable loss of agricultural land and worried about the impact on the biodiversity within. Additionally the visual impact will destroy the beautiful countryside.
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The main issues I have with the project is the destruction of arable land, the impact on wildlife habitats and traffic issues that will arise during and after construction.
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1. Size of Development: If constructed, Mallard Pass would be by far the largest Solar Plant in the UK to date. As such, full and proper consideration is required to assess the greater impact this...
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In my opinion, the proposal should not go ahead, for the following reasons: The site is using valuable, productive agricultural land. Government policy is clear that ground mounted solar should use...
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The matter of visual impact and the health of our local countryside with its links to personal mental health and well-being are at the centre of my response to the Mallard Pass Proposal. I am...
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The scale and complexity of this project is much too large for a rural community with limited infrastructure and roadways to support either the build or the maintenance of such a project. The impact...
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The proposal to build Mallard Pass Solar Farm is not being done in the long term interests and benefits of the residents of Essendine and surrounding Villages, the Rural economy or the environment....
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