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In a time of increasing food insecurity, it is utterly insane that productive farmland be given over to so-called 'green energy' projects, based on the pseudoscience of Carbon-zero policy and the kind...
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Relevant Representation regarding Mallard Pass Solar Farm, submitted on behalf of the Solar Campaign Alliance My name is Dr Catherine Judkins and I am sending this representation on behalf of the...
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The Company I work for is a registered charity, almost entirely staffed by volunteers from the surrounding area. Our summer season brings over 30,000 people to the area. I wonder what the effect will...
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It is totally inappropriate to use perfectly good farmland for such a project when there are many other areas in the country that are unproductive and and in out of the way locations.
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I am concerned about the volume of traffic that will impact both my village & the surrounding area.
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Totally opposed
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I am concerned about the environmental impact the proposed solar farm will have on our local area. It will cover a vast area of countryside damaging the land and the outlook, impacting wildlife and...
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I feel so strongly that this Solar Farm project will irrevocably alter the special character of our rural farming communities. Over 2000 acres of good agricultural land will be taken out of food...
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I am concerned about the loss of farming land and the impact of the scale of the proposed development
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N.B. The Below Points are Not weighted in order of Listing Size of Proposal, Actual need and ability to perform: Mallard Pass if passed for Planning would be the largest Solar Plant in the UK to...
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I would like to view and monitor the process.
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The solar farm will negatively impact the mental health of the local community by removing rural green spaces and replacing them with concrete glass and CCTV.
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Mallard Pass I am against the development of the Mallard Pass Solar Farm for several reasons. Firstly, its creation would mean the loss of valuable Best and Most Versatile (BMV) agricultural land....
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The site is over 2000 acres, it will change the landscape character of the wider area to one of an industrial-scape. This scheme has no end date, it is classed as 'temporary', but is likely is to go...
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A considerable negative impact to surrounding countryside and local residents from a considerable eyesore
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I am concerned about the size of the proposed development, how it will reduce arable land in a time when being self sufficient as a country seems important, how this will spoil the beauty of the area...
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To who it may concern. I strongly object to the building of tha mallard pass solar farm. The size,the long term effect on the environment but also the effect on the villages which it will encroach...
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I object to this planning application on many grounds. I fully support the objection raised by the Mallard Pass Action group. My objections include environmental impact, loss of farmland for a...
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This development would have a massive negative impact in the environment and the lives of thousands of people in this area. 1. The proposed site is too big and obstrusive compare to any other...
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I'm writing to say I DONT want the mallard pass passed. - no farm land to produce food -will impact on wildlife -will be unsighly -will produce more light pollution
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With this Mallard Pass project it would seem the applicant is paying scant regard to the impact on the environment,the loss of quality agricultural land when there is a need for food security and the...
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The proposed Mallard Pass development will fundamentally change the character of the rural area in which I live creating substantial detriment to my social and economic welfare, removing valuable land...
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My objections to the Mallard Pass proposal are as follows: Sheer scale, it’s too big. Site size of 2238 acres - 8 times larger than the current largest solar farm in the UK. There has already been...
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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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