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The proposed building of an industrial scale solar plant on quality agricultural land and thereby destroying a valuable (some would now say, critical) renewable energy source of food production, The...
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1. The scale of the solar farm is far to excessive. 2. Loss of arable farmland. 3. Effects on local wildlife. 4. Extra traffic & disruption to the local area whilst being built. 5. Solar would be much...
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There has been much talk about the Solar Panels such as ‘Size of the Development’, ‘Poor Consultation’, ‘Local Opposition’… The list goes on. I would like to add another thought. Our village of...
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I live in wonderful Rutland and we bought our house many years ago because of its BEAUTIFUL location, We enjoy having nature on our doorstep and its isolation from the humdrum of town life. We intend...
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I, as a Rutland resident, am in full support of Mallard Pass solar farm. As a country we are being repeatedly told we need to be more self sufficient when it comes to our energy production, whilst at...
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Use of compulsory acquisition rights. Dubious supply chains. Inadequate information regarding Windell Energy's competence. Inadequate avoidance of conflict of interest. Loss of agricultural land at a...
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As an active member and former branch chair of Amnesty International, I am extremely concerned about the plight of the Uyghur slave labourers in Turkestan, China who will be forced to build the solar...
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Loss of arable land, Serious impact on local wildlife, Local roads not suitable for the impact of heavy construction traffic, Health & safety issues regarding the storage of huge batteries & a general...
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Very concerned about the size of this proposed solar farm and the impact on the environment. It is far too large and will devastate this rural area. We totally oppose it.
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Representation by Cadent Gas Limited (Cadent) to the Mallard Pass Solar Project Development Consent Order (the “DCO”) Cadent is a licensed gas transporter under the Gas Act 1986, with a statutory...
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I write with my objection to The Mallard Pass Solar Farm:- 1. This application should not even be considered due to this area being some of the best and most productive farmland in the Country 2....
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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...
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I object to the proposed development which is totally unsuitable for the location proposed, in terms of scale, impact on the landscape and amenity. There will be a detrimental impact on biodiversity...
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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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Reducing farming land Safety for children crossing road with increased traffic Removing rights on own property Noise pollution What happens if company goes bankrupt, who foots bill ? Who pays to...
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I would like to express my concerns over Mallard Park’s solar farm. Although I am well aware of the benefit of renewable energy, I find it unbelievable that anyone would consider using good arable...
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I personally am very worried about the huge impact this development is going to have on the local infrastructure & surrounding villages. The use of prime agricultural land is very concerning & the...
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The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE Cambs. & P’boro.) is an independent charity which works to maintain the thriving and beautiful countryside of...
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Loss of productive agricultural land. Very unsightly. Rather than spoiling open countryside should be placed in an already industrial area or on warehouse roofs utilising wasteful space.
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I oppose the construction of the solar farm on many fronts. As follows: Size of Development: If constructed, Mallard Pass would be by far the largest Solar Plant in the UK to date. As such, full and...
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The proposed development will stop at least 5,000 tonnes of agricultural commodities each year being grown in the UK each year which currently is made into millions of loaves of bread. This is an...
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My main objection to Mallard Pass Solar Farm is the fact that many acres of productive farmland will be taken out of production. The February 2023 edition of the NFU’s farming magazine ”Countryside”...
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This proposed project will ruin the landscape, have a huge impact on wildlife habitat and valuable agricultural land. Houses are already being built in masses and we are in grave danger of losing our...
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We live in a current environment where the loss of essential agricultural land and replacing it with inefficient, short lived, un-recycleable, expensive ground cover using a company without relevant...
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Mallard Pass Solar Farm Proposal I do recognise the need for alternative, environmentally friendly energy solutions but vehemently oppose this Planning Proposal for a multitude of reasons, some of...
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I am concerned about the huge scale of the project which is an industrial scale solar plant inappropriately designed and disproportionate in response to the need for renewable energy. The loss of...
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I live near Oakham, Rutland, about 13 miles from the edge of the proposed development. In general I consider the development to be inappropriate in scale and location for a rural area which, over the...
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Size too large effect on countryside and animals Encroaching on villages nearby
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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...
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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...
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Impact on the countryside and natural habitats Impact on infrastructure Impact on house prices Impact on environment Size of proposal is excessive
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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...
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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...
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The plant is far too big, will be a terrible eyesore and use valuable agricultural land necessary for food security and wildlife habitat.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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I do not support this development especially with regards to its size
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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...
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I want to make sure that the environmental and visual impact of this project is sensitive to the surrounding area.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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