Representation by Shelley Rapley
- Date submitted
- 1 March 2023
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
This proposed solar farm is just 1 of 4 proposed for my area, and as such should be assessed as together due to the sheer size making them the largest solar farm complex in Europe and would amount to 10,000 acres in total. This and the 3 other proposals have a cumulative effect of 10,000 acres of farmland lost and the industrialisation of the area as a whole. We can not lose more food-producing land. This proposal on open farmland would be highly visible from country lanes and property spoiling the countryside views we all moved to enjoy. This will have a significant impact on our mental health. This proposed farm is near many historic buildings and the heritage village of Gate Burton, what will this do to the local wildlife and tourism. It would be more effective to use brownfield sites and install on commercial and domestic roofs. I moved recently from Kent to this area of Lincolnshire specifically to enjoy the beautiful views and mental health benefits my new home offers me that I could never afford to buy in my home county. If all of these proposed solar farms go ahead I will lose my beautiful view and the entire reason I moved from Kent to Lincolnshire, to be able to enjoy the countryside.