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Mallard Pass Solar Project

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  • Michelle Nebel

    I object to the Mallard Pass Project because it utilises good arable land, the disruption to traffic in the local area, the negative impact it will have on wildlife, the reduction in our rural scenery... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • Miriam Spring Davies

    I wholeheartedly do not want this to go ahead, I think it’s a complete travesty, solar panels should be out on industrial roofs NOT on arable land. Where will it stop???

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • Moira Moore

    I object to the size of the proposed solar farm; we will be giving up good quality arable land on which currently cereal crops are grown. Food security is also a huge issue at the moment ; the solar... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • Monica Nobbs (Monica Nobbs) on behalf of Monica Nobbs (Monica Nobbs)

    I'm writing on behave of a family member She does not want the mallard pass passed as - no farmland for food -impact on wildlife - course light pollution -will look unsightly -ruin scenery

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • MPSP-GDPR002

    I have a horse in the local area and the bridle paths claim to be redirected however these seem to be as a footpath or I’m expected to ride next to the solar panels, which my horse will not be... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • Stephen Nicholas Cross on behalf of Mr & Mrs Cross (Mr & Mrs Cross)

    Obvious impact of infrastructure of this size and type fall into two main considerations: Construction Impact As we understand the assessment to date, the construction will be undertaken over a... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • Mr Stephen Leonard Dentith

    UK food security. Economic and moral cost. Varied output. Loss of amenity. Other ways of producing low carbon energy. Who profits.

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • Mrs A M Shaw

    I do not think the solar farms are as efficient as we are led to believe.

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • Mrs F Allett

    Solar panels can be put on property they do not need to use up valuable agricultural land. Once agricultural land has had its use changed it may be used for other projects like housing which there is... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • Mrs Jayne Gibson

    • Sheer size of the proposed development (over 2,000 acres) is out of proportion with the local environment and would change the essentially rural character of the area. • Potential damage to local... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • Mrs Natalie Kate Pretsell

    Whilst I am in favour of saucing different energy provision that is sustainable, I am against this being in our countryside so close to residence and having a destructive impact on our wildlife.

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • Mrs Phyllis Dentith

    Objections to Mallard Solar Farm This farmland should not be used for such purpose removing it from its present agricultual use for the following reasons: 1. Food security More than ever since the... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • Natalie Forkin

    I am resident close to the area of the proposed Mallard Pass. My main concern - and objection to the scheme - is the impact on farm land and the local environment. We are currently suffering from a... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • National Highways (National Highways )

    National Highways has been appointed by the Secretary of State for Transport as a strategic highway company and is the highway authority, traffic authority and street authority for the Strategic Road... Read more

    Submitted by: Other statutory consultees
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • Natural England (Natural England)

    Below is a summary of our relevant representations. We have sent an email with our full representations to mallardpasssolar@planningsinpectorate.gov.uk. The areas of concern we consider require... Read more

    Submitted by: Other statutory consultees
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023
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  • Addleshaw Goddard LLP (Addleshaw Goddard LLP) on behalf of Network Rail Infrastructure Limited (Network Rail Infrastructure Limited)

    APPLICATION BY MALLARD PASS SOLAR FARM LIMITED FOR AN ORDER GRANTING DEVELOPMENT CONSENT FOR THE MALLARD PASS SOLAR FARM Planning Inspectorate Reference Number: EN010127 Section 56 Planning Act 2008:... Read more

    Submitted by: Other statutory consultees
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • Nichola Griffin

    I am very concerned about the increase in traffic during the building of the solar farm,this is already a busy road (school runs ,journeys to and from work) and there are frequent accidents and the... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • Nicholas Grice

    As an ex domestic solar installer who is broadly supportive of renewables to reduce CO2 emissions and offset the UK’s baseload reliance on expensive gas - I strongly oppose the Mallard Pass proposal.... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • Nicholas Hugh Kimberley

    I am mainly against the use of good arable land for solar farms which could be producing UK food when there are more suitable alternatives such as former tips, contaminated land, poor agricultural... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • Nicholas Paul fahidy

    I fully support this project and would like to see the NIMBYs who are opposing it have their electricity cut off and have generator treadmills installed in their homes so they can use their excess... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • Nick Gilchrist

    I wish to see updated plans and whether agriculture of some sort can continue under the panels.

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • Nigel Trevarthen

    I believe this development will have a significant negative effect on the local environment and the visual amenity of the immediate area. The loss of agricultural land has an impact on the nation's... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • Norman Herbert

    I strongly believe that an infrastructure project of this magnitude is completely inappropriate for our small rural community, the impact on wild life, detriment to the quality of life for both... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • Patricia A Mitchell

    Thursday, 2 March 2023 timed at 20.05 P A Mitchell I submit this as my formal representation to the Planning Inspectorate to become an interested party and my objections (and concerns) in respect of... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • Patricia Margaret Wilby

    The project is too large for our rural county and the disruption to local life will be too much

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • Patrick Harpham

    I object to the use of good agricultural land for an unnecessary project which can be placed on brown field land.

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • Paul Little

    I’m am not understanding why prime agricultural land is being considered to be taken out of use when the nation needs to be more self sufficient. i see huge Amazon, Tesco, DHL logistic hubs with... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • Paul Middlebrook

    Although I am 'FOR' Solar Power as a useful, and essential, source of power in our National power needs, I believe the proposed project is too big and will have a detrimental effect on the... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • Paul Pheasant

    I am not against sola panals

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • Peter Cork

    The scale of the development is overwhelmingly large for this rural area of farmland and villages.

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • Peter Stimpson

    This project is far to big for this region, using prime farmland, and destroying the natural beauty of the rural area..

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • Philip Francis Norman

    It is sad to think that ideas like this are put forward with little or no concept or appreciation for the detrimental effects. The motivation for this scheme is seen by many as making money and... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • Philip Peter Couzens

    I am strongly opposed to the project: it is far too big and will have a detrimental impact on my home (where I was born, grew up and spend a lot of my time) area. The construction phase will be... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • Philippa Walton

    The immense scale of the proposed solar farm would have a massively detrimental effect on the surrounding area, whilst taking vast swathes of valuable agricultural land out of production at a time... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • Phillip Edward Barton

    The size and scale of the project. The impact on the environment and landscape. The loss of valuable agricultural land in a time of rising food prices and global instability. Impact on wildlife and... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • REBECCA LEWIS

    I strongly oppose the development of mallard pass solar farm. I believe this would be hugely detrimental to local wildlife, and agriculture. It will also negatively impact the scenery and natural... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • Richard King

    The site is too large resulting in loss of agricultural land and habitat for wildlife

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • Rita Ann Downs

    I strongly object to this application due to its sheer size, the impact on our wildlife, the loss of green fields and the noise and upheaval that will be caused to the local communities. This proposal... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • Robert Beck

    I completely object to the vast amount of good agricultural land being lost for ever to this project. It will be a loss to the area as well as the country as a whole . There must be a viable and... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • Rory Gresty

    I would like to object to this proposal on the grounds it will permanently destroy many acres of high quality farm land with no gain to the locals who live in the area. I agree with trying to improve... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • Rosemary Evelyn Stimpson

    I do not approve of this project. It is far too large, removing too many acres of valuable farmland from our rural countryside with very minimal added energy production in comparison to the damage to... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • royston richards

    You don’t use farm land to make electricity should be on brown field sites like air fields Lincolnshire has many not being used

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • Rutland County Council (Rutland County Council)

    2nd March 2023 (Also sent by email) MALLARD PASS SOLAR PROJECT (MPSP) RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL RELEVANT REPRESENTATION Rutland County Council is a relevant local authority for the purposes of this DCO... Read more

    Submitted by: Local authorities
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • Rutland Local History & Record Society (Rutland Local History & Record Society )

    The Rutland Local History & Record Society would like to register its interest in participating in the NSIP Examination process for the proposed Mallard Pass Solar Facility. The society’s main... Read more

    Submitted by: Non-statutory organisations
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • Samuel A Croxton

    I disagree with and oppose this application. Solar farms have a severe negative affect on the local wildlife. Habitat loss: - The construction of a solar farm results in the clearing of large areas of... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • Sarah Forsyth

    I am a Ryhall resident, and have many grave concerns about this project. Construction issues: * 2 years of noise, light pollution, disruption and damage across 2,105 acre site and surrounding area. *... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • Sarah Hiblin

    Mallard Pass Solar Farm. I regularly meet friends in this area to walk our dogs, I cycle through this area of countryside and pass through in the car very frequently. If is beautiful countryside... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • Sharon Donkersley

    Too big in one location Prime agricultural land which is much needed for agricultural production Wildlife - Deer herds roam this land freely - loss of habitat to other animals Ecological concerns... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • Sharon Evitts

    I would like to object to the project

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023

  • Sheila Kelly

    I am writing to add my objections to the proposed Mallard Pass solar farm due to its size, the fact it is going to be built on land that is currently used for crops etc and the impact it will have on... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 2 March 2023