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Solar panels should not be built on prime agricultural land, They should be built on the masses of roofs in industrial areas, specifically Peterborough and Spalding. We are not aware of the danger to...
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Size of the proposed project, infrastructure (access for construction will all need to enter the site through minor country roads), quality agriculture land, industrial landscape and decommissioning ....
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The plan should have looked at the many disused airfields and sparser populated areas of Lincolnshire instead of focussing on an area full of villages. The Mallard Pass people did not look seriously...
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I'm keen to support the proposed project and be a counter to NIMBYs
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1. This project is on an extremely huge scale with a solar area of 1,052 acres and a total site area of 2,105 acres. I believe the size will make it impossible to eradicate all the adverse impact. 2....
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The Mallard Pass Solar Farm would cause permanent damage and disruption to local people's lives and to established wildlife and ecology.Proposed potential mitigation is questionable in it's...
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The scale of this project will impinge on the surrounding countryside for both human beings and wildlife. During the proposed 2 years of its construction there will be extra traffic causing noise,...
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Loss of BMV land Unsuitable route for construction traffic Without battery storage cannot contribute to peak demand times-inefficient use Impact on wildlife Totally out of keeping with local rural...
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The size of the project is utterly inappropriate for the UK. We risk losing huge amounts of valuable farming land and damaging this beautiful unspoilt area. Nature will suffer and the impact on local...
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The development is too large, will impact the countryside and those living in the area. It will take a large amount of land out of agricultural production (particularly sensitive when we are meant to...
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Solar panels should be installed on all new builds as a matter of course not on prime agricultural land. This area is a natural habit for all sorts of wildlife and should not be ravaged in this way....
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The project is net-negative. Huge disruption to local residents during building. The impact on an important historical town will affect locals and the tourism industry, vital to this area. Well-being...
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This planning application is inappropriate and should be denied because: 1. The proposed development will change the use of land from largely agricultural use to being occupied by concrete, glass and...
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Whilst fully appreciating the need for the UK to increase its sustainable energy capacity I am totally opposed to this proposal. I briefly summarise my objections as below: 1. Scale of proposal. At...
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The sheer scale of this proposed development is actually beyond belief, and completely inappropriate for this area. The development, given the vast area it covers, will utterly destroy the impacted...
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I strongly object to the size and scale of the proposed Mallard Pass solar farm. I accept that we need alternative energy sources but at 2,105 acres, it is eight times the size of the UK’s largest...
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In principle I am very much in favour of renewable forms of energy, particularly wind turbines. I am also in favour of solar panel farms of an appropriate size and in an appropriate place. However, in...
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Mallard Pass Solar Farm 1.Concerns regarding construction traffic access routes to proposed site. A project of this scale will necessitate thousands of HGV traffic movements, both during the...
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I wish to express my utter dismay at the proposed Mallard Pass solar farm. I live and have lived in Great Casterton, a village very close to the proposed farm since 1995. I chose to live in a village...
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I live and own land in Careby as have my parents and grandparents before me. We are the oldest family name in the village so have some knowledge of the area. We have been ‘custodians' of land around...
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should not be built so close to surround a whole village project is far too big for this area of England should not be built on such high quality farmland should be built on poor quality land away...
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Unnecessary loss of good grade arable farm land and increased flood risks to domestic properties and villages, irreversible soil compaction.
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I believe that the proposed project is far too large in scale. Also it is taking uo valuable agricultural land thus reducing our ability to grow our own food. A brownfield site would be far more...
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I am concerned that there are no local benefits to be had with this solar installation, whilst the implications and disadvantages will fall on the population of the area, all the benefits will go to...
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effect bio diversity of the area , noise polution, human rights of local residents, wildlife habitat will be greatly affected , mental health of individuals , building on sight of great agricultural...
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The solar farm is detremental to the village and surrounding area, its not environmentally friendly as its taking away productive farm land. The 2 years of construction and up heavel will also affect...
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unacceptable on good farming land at a time when home produced foodstuff is in great demand as a country unacceptable so close to other villagers should be built on poor quality land away from...
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Project to large for area, loss of productive farmland and impact to area with high levels of wildlife. Major disruption to village life and traffic if construction go's ahead. Areas of natural beauty...
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This proposed project is far to big Taking all facts and figures it is not viable and does not produce enough power to warrant the destruction of the local area this will be catastrophic Wildlife will...
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I am concerned that the installation is far too large for the area and will take over valuable farmland. I am unhappy that the panels will apparently be manufactured by Uyghurs in China, and that...
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I feel it is an unwise use of much needed agricultural land especially in these times when we are trying to become more self reliant as a nation. The construction of the project is going to have...
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As a local resident i have significant concerns about the size of the proposed facility, its impact on the rural character of the area and the infrastructure challenges associated with the completed...
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The main issues from my perspective are as follows: 1. The impact on value of our homes. The planned development is enormous. The village of Essendine will be swallowed by it. The villagers will take...
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We are against the Mallard Pass Solar Farm for the following reasons: * the negative impact on wildlife and nature * the waste of excellent agricultural land which should be used to grow food for the...
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I object strongly to the proposals. I exercise through the naturally occuing footpaths through fields and woodlands. This will all be lost if the development was to proceed. The proposals made by...
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Site is far too large, it is colossal A huge eyesore for local communities Loss of agricultural land Adverse effect on wild life Noise and impact on residents Construction and building, adverse effect...
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Greatford Parish Council object to the development of Mallard Pass Solar Farm for the following reasons: We are very concerned about the potential that this development could have upon the speed and...
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A very big NO to this happening - the Mallard Pass solar plant proposal is utterly inappropriate. By building on quality agricultural land, we will destroy a natural resource in the heart of England’s...
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As a local resident, from Wilsthorpe Stamford, I felt I needed to raise my personal concerns regarding the Mallard Pass Solar Farm Development. I realise the country’s need to pursue more sustainable...
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I am strongly objecting to the principle of destroying valuable farmland for solar energy. There are plenty of warehouses, supermarkets and carparks which could all be used for siting solar panels....
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I am opposed to the proposals, I am concerned that we are permitting companies who do not have UK interests destroy our countryside for a scheme that has a number of flaws which have been glossed over...
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The disruption in the village, more traffic and large trucks. Losing agriculture land around our village. Noise pollution. The affect on the wildlife. The affect on our house prices.
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I totally object to the scale of the proposals which will loose valuable agricultural land but will spoil the peaceful countryside, creating noise and light pollution as well as a visual eyesore.
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The size of this proposal is totally unacceptable with far too much agricultural land being used. There are plenty of brown field sites or rooftops that could be used for solar power generation. The...
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I have strong objections to the whole scheme, not only the construction phase , for which the local roads and infrastructure could not cope with, leading to major problems, but the visual intrusion...
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The proposed site is enormous and it will be incongruous and ugly within the beautiful landscape of S Lincolnshire. The agricultural land proposed is prime, fertile land and is possibly the 'bread...
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We have a significant food security challenge in this country (exacerbated by the war in Ukraine) now where 50% of UK food consumption is already imported from overseas. With a cost-of-living crisis,...
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The loss of 2175 acres of prime farm land to build this solar farm is completely unacceptable, solar panels are a valuable source of power but should be sited on the roofs of all suitable buildings,...
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We have a considerable amount of land and industrial buildings immediately adjacent to the proposed development. We wish to ensure that the development does not affect the use of our premises for...
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Sheer unprecedented size of this project Resulting in may construction issues,loss of habitat,loss of amenity and use of good arable farm land. 2 yrs of disruption during building phase in affected...
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Mallard Pass Solar Farm, plans are to build on 2,000 acres of farmland turning my local countryside into an industrial wasteland. The scale is massive and its impact huge. My concerns include the...
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Proposed solution is via the main road through the village of essendine - this will cause major disruption and impact to the village in which our house is located.
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Alleged links to Uyghur forced labour by [Redacted], The scale of the development 2,105 acres is too large, Loss of agricultural land, The loss of biodiversity and damage to the local environment,...
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Appalling Desecration of Wildlife Habitat and destruction of Landscape by Interested People and Companies from outside of Our Area lacking appreciation and Sensitivities of the local inhabitants and...
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Whilst I am in favour of renewable energy, I have grave concerns about the size of this project and the use of prime agricultural land for this purpose. I feel there are better ways to generate power,...
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I have concerns that this application has overlooked the need to produce food in place of an inefficient source of energy eg solar panels. There is very little information on the percentage of Best &...
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I understand that many of the parts involved in construction are coming from China. This is so sad given their human rights practices. it is so sad that you are prepared to sacrifice productive...
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We have a considerable amount of land and industrial buildings immediately adjacent to the proposed development. We wish to ensure that the development does not affect the use of our premises for...
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Extremely concerned at the size, pace, and environmental impact of the proposal.
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We have a considerable amount of land and industrial buildings immediately adjacent to the proposed development. We wish to ensure that the development does not affect the use of our premises for...
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Mallard pass solar farm should worry everyone, wherever they live. The 2,105 acre site equivalent to 1,300 football pitches and 10 times larger than the largest solar farm currently in the UK. Almost...
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The wildlife, the roads and the beautiful countryside views will all be affected by the astronomical solar far! The roads are already bad enough with fast drivers who have no concern or respect for...
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1/ A short time ago there was a scandal when it was found that [REDACTED] were supplying parts to the national telephone system which could be used for spying on this country and is still costing...
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This will be hugely detrimental to the village of Essendine and surrounding villages. Why in a populated area? The sourcing and manufacture of the panels themselves is questionable as is the longevity...
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This is not the major source of energy the UK requires. There is currently no proposed provision for continuous energy supply for every 24 hour period from solar farms. There is no resilience in this...
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I am opposed to this project for a number of reasons. There are serious Construction and Operational issues which include the following: Years of noise, light pollution and damage. Cabling to new...
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I am against this project because it will totally envelope the neighbourhood, it will take good farmland out of production, it will ruin a rural area and swamp the local area with traffic which its...
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Objection to proposed project - loss of agricultural land. Involvement of [Redacted] foreign nation in vital UK infrastructure.
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My main concern is the appearance and detrimental effects it will have in and around the village of Essendine including my village. Why on earth are we putting these panels all over beautiful...
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The whole of the village of Essendine will be surrounded by solar panels, both ruining the area for those living there and turning it into an industrial zone. The plans themselves cover over 2,000...
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I wish to object to the Mallard Pass Solar Farm project. i) It is totally out of scale for the landscape that will be affected by the development and will have a detrimental effect on local...
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The sheer scale of MPSF is unprecedented, their Proposed Development Area would be the largest in the UK, and in Europe.2. The perimeter stretches over 25 miles, 4.2 miles end to end.3. The sheer...
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Size. Impact on daily life. Degradation of of roads etc., Take up of productive land. Impact on the local environment.Forced aquisition .
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I believe this application shouldn’t go ahead as I have lived in the village all my life and to see fields being fenced off and big solar panels in the fields will ruin the country side
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Solar farms are not the way forward our country as we are not big enough for them they spoil the country side for us and damage/kill wildlife. For them to make a big enough impact we would have to...
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Our position is strongly in favour of net zero goals and of solar generation. However, the planning system needs to balance our need as a nation for food security and the need to protect the...
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My main issues with the solar farm is the vast area it will take up and destroy. It will do a lot of harm for the wildlife that relies on the land along with the trees and plants. Stamford is a...
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My main concerns and objections about the proposal to build a vast solar power station across over 2000 acres of agricultural land in the heart of a rural area are: The scale of the development. 2,105...
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Whilst I fully support the aspiration of zero carbon and clean green energy, this must be balanced against other considerations. Food security is possibly even more important, and the amenity value of...
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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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Loss of important farmland No benefit to local people Solar is the least efficient renewable energy source Impact to wildlife Flooding potential Negative impact to the character of the countryside It...
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Scale of the development is unnecessarily large with a significant impact on the community, landscape and ecology. I ride horses on an already busy road where they propose to drive the construction...
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1/ How will you replace the thousands of acres of prime agricultural land that this scheme will occupy? 2/ Why is it such a strange shape? 3/ Why is it not being situated on a brown field site or on...
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I object as strongly as I know how to this project. Solar is the least efficient of all renewable energy sources. On average it can only deliver 11% of its stated output. On-shore wind is 3 times more...
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Too large an area. Waste of good agricultural land. No guarantee of what will happen long term to land and disposal of panels. Solar farms not cost effective enough to warrant the damage caused. No...
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REF ; MALLARD PASS SOLAR FARM My letter of objections. 16th February 2023 1. The planning of this gigantic area of solar panels should not happen because it would desecrate a huge amount of Farming...
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I am against the proposed project. - Any solar panels should be on all new builds and on brown field sites. - The farmland that it is proposed to be sited on is of a good quality and farmland in the...
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Totally unsuitable . The area is dotted with old medieval villages linked to the surrounding agricultural land and the beautiful nearby town of Stamford. The area is a special place ,the land good...
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I have known the proposed site well for more than 60 years, having lived in Stamford, worked in Essendine and spent many happy hours wandering in the countryside, travelling on the area's footpaths...
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I own a house in Essendine and this Mallard project is far too large and will bring the house prices down, the roads around great Casterton where I live are already overloaded with construction...
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Although Mallard Pass have reduced the total area to 2,105 acres and the solar area to 1,053 acres, this is still very large an area using some good quality agricultural land and sited very close to...
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Comments upon the proposed development of Mallard Pass Solar Farm. I wish to record my objections to the planning proposal to develop Mallard Pass Solar Farm for the following reasons. 1. Best Most...
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Detrimental visual impact on the area and loss of amenity. Detrimental impact on wildlife. Flood risk increase. Safety fears in the event of an incident
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Whilst wholeheartedly in favour of solar power as a source of “clean energy “, I believe that the location, size and dominance of the proposed siting is inappropriate. Brown field sites should be...
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Loss of farm land No benefits for local people Lack of thought to where it could be put
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The government policy is clear that ground mounted solar should use previously developed land, contaminated land, industrial land and agricultural land of grade 3b, 4 and 5, not Best and Most...
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Increased Traffic impact on wildlife impact on farm land smallest county with biggest impact detrimental to the countryside lack of amenities in the area
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I opppose this project. I believe it is totally wrong. I believe it is the absolute opposite if helping the environment. It is just about an investment company making money from the countryside not...
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I was born in Oakham and grew up in Uppingham. I know Rutland well and am horrified at the shear scale of this project. Essendine would be obliterated with residents unable to move. Also the...
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Apart from the fact this is right in the middle of several villages when it could be built anywhere more remote with less impact and protest from locals - there is land that is unsuitable for farming...
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