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Mallard Pass Proposers, I write to express my strongest objections to the proposed Mallard Pass solar project. While agreeing in principle to the need for advancing sources of green energy, in this...
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Constructing this solar farm alters the landscape in both practical and aesthetic ways. The land will no longer be able to be used for anything but the generation of power and local wildlife habitats...
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Solar Panels should be on roof tops not agricultural land. The government should give subsidies to property owners to encourage solar adoption at a household level. Covering the countryside is panels...
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loss of food production land.
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Worried about funds for decommissioning, and the need to ensure return to agricultural usage and not just left for future generations to deal with the problem. Concerned over the loss of agricultural...
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This project is far to enormous in size, whilst I understand we need more alternative sources of generating clean power, the project needs much more sensible revision in also allowing more thought for...
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We are short of food and energy but sacrificing one for the other is counter productive this will scar the landscape for years to come making fitting recycling the panels have a whole world of energy...
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We are worried that they are going to take your garden land
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The proposed geography is too large creating a blot on the landscape. It will cover large quantity of farm land at a time when importing food stock is expensive and challenging .
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This project should not be given permission to be built, if so, we are destroying arable farm land for the sake of our Government(s) past and present included inability to solve our current power...
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Mallard Pass solar farm is NOT a farm! a farm is where food is produced, crops are grown and livestock is raised! 2,175 acres of prime agricultural land should not be taken out of food production to...
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My concerns regard impact on this beautiful area of countryside and wildlife. I do not object generally to solar but it is the sheer scale of the development and what it will mean for future...
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Impact on our quality of life and community: It is a huge area of solar panels instead of trees, wild life with established habitats and land that is of good agricultural quality. The lanes and main...
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I fully support renewable 'green energy' and understand it's importance with the current climate crisis. However I do not understand the rationale for such a huge development on green farmland it...
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1. This is a large area of quality agricultural land to cover in glass especially now we are suffering food shortages a better solution would be to install solar panels above car parks, on factory...
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I wish to register my strong objection to the application for the Mallard Pass Solar farm proposal. My reasons are as follows: 1. Loss of a huge amount of prime agricultural land - the UK needs to...
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The enormous scale of the proposed plant will totally destroy the agricultural landscape and harm the local environment. The mass industrialisation of the area will harm wildlife habitats and have a...
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I don't think that this development is appropriate. It's taking a large bite out of the countryside in the smallest county and will permanently damage the aspect of the villages its surrounding.
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Food producing farmland should be the last option for solar power generation
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Construction issues from initial build noise, HGV lorries, increase in traffic due to the work force, cable laying to sub stations and extensive traffic measures effecting the local area and villages....
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I feel that the area chosen is very unsuitable being on good arable land and so near the lovely Georgian town of Stamford which already has big traffic problems. Also, the size of the site is vast...
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* The scheme is taking out 1,052 acres of valuable farmland and will be a blot on the landscape for many years, as well as reducing rights of way. There are many brownfield sites in the area that...
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Essendine Parish Council strongly oppose the Solar Farm project. It brings only negative impacts to our community and unacceptable upheaval for the very inefficient production of electricity....
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Solar is for Spain, Offshore Wind is for us. Poor solar irradiance requires too much land to make a profit. Here one company makes a small profit but our countryside is ruined forever. Stop this solar...
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Environmental impact far out weighs Environmental advantages i.e. taking up good farm land we need for food production. pollution coursed during construction (transport and machinery working)...
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Scientists now believe that the steady destruction of wildlife will tip over into total ecosystem collapse. Many believe the massive and current losses of biodiversity are the start of a new mass...
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I wish to register my comments on the proposed development of Mallard Pass Solar Farm with key issues and impacts in 4 areas: 1. Scale; the proposed size of the project will completely overwhelm the...
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I wanted to comment on the scale of the proposal. I am in favour of renewable energy but not on a large scale in one area where the parent organisation which is often not located in the area or even...
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Should stay as land for farming Shouldn’t have to import food , relying on outside countries
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I oppose this development. Rutland cannot support this huge development. Our MP opposes it and I support her views on this matter. I believe another huge solar development is planned for Rutland too...
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I am opposed to the proposal because I feel very strongly that solar should be on brownfield land and rooftops. The proposed site is vast and swallows up valuable agricultural land when it is most...
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Live on the edge of the planned development.It will affect my life.
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I am concerned about loss of wildlife habitat as well as many acres of fertile farmland and the impact this will have on the livelihoods of local people. This development will also be an obvious...
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I have a number of objections to the proposed Mallard Pass Solar Project development and would like to raise a number of points for consideration. While energy security is essential, so is food...
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This is an area of great natural beauty which the residents have purposely moved to, to enjoy. The thought of walking through a glass wilderness is repugnant added to which we will be under constant...
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Firstly I would say that I am and always have been concerned about our environment and so looking to cleaner energy is important, however, this shouldn’t be achieved at the expense of the environment....
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As a former resident of Braceborough I am extremely concerned about the impact of this proposal on a lovely rural area, it's amenities and wildlife. As a UK national I am extremely worried about the...
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Huge loss of diverse landscape for wildlife. Visually scarring. Ruins natural beauty of countryside
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We have the following major concerns regarding the Mallard Pass Solar Farm Our address in Essendine comes within new plans that are included under the categories of interest section 44 of the 2008...
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I am opposed to the proposal because I feel very strongly that solar should be on brownfield land and rooftops. The proposed site is vast and swallows up valuable agricultural land when it is most...
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Don't want mallard pass to go ahead, thank you
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Examining Authority The proposed Mallard Pass Solar Farm is going to have a major, irreversible impact on the local land, environment and residents. This proposal swallows up large swathes of prime...
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I consider it borderline insanity to even consider covering valuable farmland with an ocean of solar panels. An area so vast that its impact will be considerably damaging in a multitude of ways. We...
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We are vehemently opposed to any solar farm which uses valuable,productive, agricultural land.After water, food production is the most fundamental human requirement. 2 Unacceptable industrial scale. 3...
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I think it's a great idea, if after 20-30 years a newer better source of energy is available the solar farm could be easily dismantled and returned back to agricultural land. This would benefit the...
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Please find my comments, concerns and considerations about the proposed Mallard Pass Solar Farm Development: Proposed site objection The size of the proposed site is utterly astonishing, with it being...
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Countryside views being changed. Reduction of house value. Work traffic during construction.
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Where to start? I am not against solar but its limitations in the UK for effective electricity generation need to be recognised and taken into account. I am against opportunistic change of land use...
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Whilst we are in agreement of the need for renewable energy, we feel that a) the size of Mallard pass and resulting energy generated does not warrant the damage to the local arrable countryside and is...
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We are very concerned about the loss of valuable agricultural land especially at a time when we should be looking at becoming more self sufficient as a country as has been highlighted by recent food...
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Whilst we are in agreement of the need for renewable energy, we feel that a) the size of Mallard pass and resulting energy generated does not warrant the damage to the local arrable countryside and is...
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I am against the Mallard Pass solar farm as the destruction of arable farming land at the time of population growth means we are increasingly relying on foreign imports of food which are becoming more...
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Is is to big Damaging the local environment Taking valuable agricultural land away from food production
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Loss of farmland Roads not Suitable for large amount of heavy veichles Damage to local beauty Damage to local well being and mental health
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This proposal is catastrophic . Far too big and the impact on the surrounding areas will be a disaster. We need our green open spaces. The future generations need ghis desperately. The scenic...
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I am opposed to this solar farm because of its size, its use of solar panels manufactured in China rather than UK, and the loss of agricultural land which we can ill afford as an island nation. I am...
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I am opposed to the proposition of the solar farm as I feel that it will have a massive impact on the area in which I live. We live in a beautiful part of the country which will be spoilt by such an...
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Concerned about - loss of productive agricultural land & food security - size and scale of what’s proposed - too - Infrastructure impact, particularly during construction stage with only small &...
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We are concerned about this project as it seems far too big for the area in which we live. I don't believe that it has to come as close to the villages and residential houses. I believe that farmland...
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Destruction of vital arable land.Totally unsuitable access roads already used as rat runs.Ridiculous size.Battery storage huge safety risk.Why not site on less verdant land .plenty exists in eastern...
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I wish to register my strong objection to the application for the Mallard Pass Solar farm proposal. My reasons are as follows: 1. Loss of a huge amount of prime agricultural land - the UK needs to...
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The Mallard Pass Solar Farm is a huge transformation of agricultural land to industrial land. This is unacceptable when, having left the European Union, the nature of the new food trading relationship...
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We( 4 adult members of the family) strongly object to the proposed Mallard Solar farm. ,Firstly we object to the sheer scale of the proposed sight and the impact it will have on the wonderful diverse...
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I think the proposed development is just too large. This isn't nimbyism; I do not live in the immediate vicinity but I do not think any rural location in the country should have such a large...
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My objections are to do with the construction of the site mainly to do with traffic on a very tight roads leading out of braceborough. I also completely disagree mallard pass seeking compulsory...
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Loss of Farm Land - Agricultural Land used for growing food should not house a Solar Farm. Best and Most Valuable Farm Land should not be used for anything other than agricultural use, 41% plus of the...
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Among the issues with this proposal are - the sheer scale - the visual impact - traffic impact - habitat loss - loss of amenities
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Essendine will be totally surrounded by solar panels in turn transforming the town from a rural town into an industrial town. The solar panels are overdeveloped which will create visual and audio...
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I am opposed to the solar farm because it will totally destroy a huge area of food growing land and wild animal areas.
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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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