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I live within 100m of the proposed scheme, have received statutory notices about possible compulsory purchase, and I'm very concerned about visual impact and construction disruption to my daily life...
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This planning project, along with the various other solar farm projects in the area MUST be looked at as one big scheme, due to the fact that they all border each other. Once this is understood and...
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Project is far to large for the area taking up valuable arable land. With the panels being so large and close to roads and in certain areas close to buildings they will be a visual eyesore. The...
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I own a pet care boarding business metres away from part of the Gate Burton Energy Park boundaries. My accommodation units outlook is directly facing the proposed fields which could be effected by the...
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Farms for food not solar. Encourage more homes and businesses to put them on roofs.
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There are four Solar Farm applications in my local area totalling 10,000 acres and affecting over 30 parishes. That's Cottam, Gate Burton, West Burton and Tillbridge. These four should be looked at as...
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This project will cause the loss of valuable farming land at a time when crop production is incredibly important in the UK. In addition, there will be a detremental impact on the local community...
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1. Project Reference: EN010131. Relevant Representation submitted by Osborne Clarke LLP on behalf of National Grid Electricity Distribution (East Midlands) plc ("NGED"). 2. Osborne Clarke LLP act for...
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I am appalled by the prospect of this project being built. Lincolnshire has always been, and must remain, an agricultural county. Also, the efficacy of solar power is still unproven in this country....
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Historic England The Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England (HBMCE) is better known as Historic England, and we are the Government’s adviser on all aspects of the historic environment...
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An out of proportion development which threatens the development of a poor deprived area . Gainsborough . No skilled jobs will be created vital for this town and area of Lincolnshire . There is no...
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Objection to the provision of Solar Farms in the application entitled Gate Burton Energy Park. Please find below my objection to the above application: 1. Comments of the last three Prime Ministers It...
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This solar farm is going to surround us. The wildlife that exists at present will be diminished, no matter what they have assured us. I am certainly not opposed to green energy, but these solar farms...
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At a time when we are in the middle of a food and farming crisis, usable growing land is being given over to solar panels which could just as easily go on the roofs of the millions of buildings in the...
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I think this is a criminal misuse of good arable farmland which could be used more productively producing food to make us more self sufficient in the future. I am sure that an equivalent amount of...
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This relevant representation is submitted on behalf of EDF Energy (Thermal Generation) Limited (“EDF”) requesting that EDF is treated as an Interested Party for the Examination of the DCO application...
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I am writing to register my strong objection to this proposed project. At a time of a cost of living crisis, climate crisis and global food insecurity, I believe the last thing this country and county...
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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...
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Lincolnshire is a vital part of the food growing and producing farmland region of the British Isles. This countrys’ food growers and producers should be supported to produce this countrys’ own food,...
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farmland should be used for food production especially as we have a shortage. I'm not against solar just not on farmland. Houses and factory's should have there own roof solar. 4 meter high panal are...
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The proposed project is far too big and will have a massive impact on our local landscape - why is productive farmland being used when the UK is far from self sufficient in cereal production?
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My comments with regard to the Gate Burton Energy Park relate to balancing the costs and benefits of the project from my perspective as a domestic economist, where domestic economy is defined as the...
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I object most strongly to these proposals Whilst fully appreciating the need for the country to become carbon neutral I cannot accept that this should be achieved by sacrificing vast swathes of our...
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Destruction of 10,000 acres of food-producing farmland. Loss of livelihoods. Loss of privacy. loss of jobs. Loss of vision and vista
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1. Fillingham Parish Meeting (FPM) is against the proposed Gate Burton Energy Park large-scale development, because of its limited contribution to decarbonisation and the adverse consequences arising...
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10,000 acres out of food production being just one of many solar panel parks either built or being built does nothing to help our food security. Lincolnshire is the bread basket of the UK. It is...
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Solar Panels should not be placed on productive arable land, they should be placed on roof tops as in other countries. The number of solar project applications in this area resembles that of a gold...
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The Gate Burton Solar proposal is one of four currently going through the NSIP process. The other three are: Cottam Solar West Burton Solar Tillbridge Solar The total area in question is roughly...
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Totally against this proposal.
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I object on the grounds of proximity to housing, losing productive farm land and loss of countryside views.
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We are wasting a lot of growing capacity already in this country. As a country, we should be be more self reliant with our agriculture.
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Willingham by Stow Parish Council would like to register their opposition to the proposed solar development - Gate Burton Energy Park. The parish council support plans for renewable energy generation...
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1. Summary Introduction: Overall, the limited energy security and decarbonisation benefits the Gate Burton Energy Park claims to achieve are outweighed by the significant adverse impacts it would have...
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The Canal & River Trust's Relevant Representation (along with draft Protective Provisions) were submitted by email on 11th April 2023. See attached.
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Main issues - -use of good quality agricultural land and no real evidence about how the land will actually fare under the panels -the cumulative size of the four proposed solar panel farms in this...
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I am very concerned that the huge volume of traffic which is anticipated will totally destroy the roads which are permanently in a poor state of repair. I am further concerned that taking substantial...
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1. This project is set to encompass the hamlet that I live in with my family, we pay much higher house prices and Council tax for the privilege to live in such a beautiful area. This is set to be...
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I am concerned about the loss of arable land and the implications for national food security. Importing food that could and should be grown/reared in the UK makes no sense and would add to our carbon...
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Using vital agricultural land. De value property. Damage to wildlife and countryside conservation.
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I oppose the use of prime Lincolnshire farmland being converted to solar farms. We are the bread basket of England and when we are trying to be self sufficient and not rely on imports, it’s crazy to...
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Gate Burton – Representation Comments • This application is just 1 of 4 (currently) within a few miles of each other. The total area would amount to around 10,000 acres of farmed land. These 4...
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As the Council's comments exceed 500 words these will be submitted separately via email. Please see attached
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I highly object to this scheme ,part of a 4 schemes wider project to industrialise farmland in this area.This has nothing to do with energy production and it is time to stop lying to the public about...
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The size of the solar farm, too large for the size of the village. Devaluing the properties in the village. Obviously the siting of the panels will obstruct the views around the village. The affect on...
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This is 1 of 4 sites that is being proposed in this area covering approximately 11000 acres in total this will change a primarily rural landscape into a industrialised landscape and as such should be...
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This relevant representation is submitted on behalf of National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc (“National Grid”) in respect of the Project, and in particular National Grid’s infrastructure and land...
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Please see attached.
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APPLICATION BY GATE BURTON ENERGY PARK LTD FOR THE GATE BURTON ENERGY PARK ORDER 202[X] PLANNING INSPECTORATE REFERENCE: EN010131 SECTION 56 PLANNING ACT 2008: RELEVANT REPRESENTATION OF NETWORK RAIL...
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The main issue that is of interest to the Hospital is the potential for pressures/delays on the local road network/infrastructure within the vicinity of the site during construction, as this could...
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The farm land being used is far to much for the solar. The solar should be on roof tops and brown field sites. Food security should be a priority. The impact on this area will be huge for farmers who...
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Thank you for your consultation regarding the above development. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) welcome the opportunity to comment at this stage of the Nationally Significant Infrastructure...
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This will affect our village being classed as rural and could devalue our housing. The farm land would much better used for food instead of having to import more. There are other areas that would be...
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The proposed sheer size of this plan is unacceptable on every level and damaging beyond belief to the surrounding communities and the impact will be huge on the future of the agricultural land and...
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My family and I have lived in the village of Glentworth for 30 years, enjoying the peaceful amenity of living in a rural, agricultural area. This development, alongside other proposals for solar...
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- the proposed solar farm borders the property I live in, other neighbouring properties (eg Rose Cottage) and the solar panels will be visible in all the surrounding area. - the woodland where the...
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Please answer me these questions ?? 1??Honestly and truthfully how on earth do any of you think this is ok? 2??How would any of you like this happening on your doorstep? 3??How can any of you think...
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Solar power on this scale is not viable and it comes with enormous costs in terms of loss of agricultural land, loss of amenity and the decimation of the rural economy. In addition, there are huge...
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I object to this proposal on several grounds. It will be set on fully viable farmland which has been in long term use. In a time of food shortages and obvious lack of food security in this country to...
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1. The Gate Burton Energy Park (GBEP) is only one of four Solar NSIP proposals in the District of West Lindsey, Lincolnshire. The number, scale and impact of all four proposed projects in the local...
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I object to this proposal on several grounds. It will be set on fully viable farmland. In a time of food shortages and obvious lack of food security in this country to destroy food producing land is...
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We are responding as the Parish Council for a civil parish neighbouring this development proposal. The development is one of a total of 4 in the area and the main issue of concern is the cumulative...
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The UK’s energy security is important, however the countries food security, job security and local communities should be considered just as important. The Gate Burton Energy Park in question is just...
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The proposed development of an expansive and intensive cluster of solar energy projects, including Gate Burton, covering 7000 acres of productive agricultural Lincolnshire countryside would seem to be...
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Area to be used is too large and will impact visually and farmland will be lost
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The proposed 'Gate Burton Energy Park' is totally inappropriate in terms of scale and size for the area. This is before we even consider the fact that it is just one of several similar solar farm...
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Farm land should be kept for food production, plenty of brown field sites and roof tops could be used. Rural communities and roads are not suitable for these large scale solar farms. Acres of...
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I object strongly to this proposal and also feel that it should not be considered in isolation, but the impact of it alongside the other sites in the same small district be kept in mind and judged...
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Having moved to the area, to live in the countryside, out of choice, to then discover that the land surrounding our hamlet was to be industrialised by a large solar development, which subsequently is...
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Relative Representation Points Gate Burton Energy Park 1. Projects should be considered as one. Gate Burton Energy Park is only one of 4 NSIPs around us currently which total 10,000 acres of good...
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Five years ago my wife and I purchased an old Listed farmhouse on the edge of the village. The house and garden needed renovation but its location on the Lincoln ridge meant that we could appreciate...
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Please answer me these questions ?? 1??Honestly and truthfully how on earth do any of you think this is ok? 2??How would any of you like this happening on your doorstep? 3??How can any of you think...
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I wish to object to this proposal due to the excessive size, proximity to roads and properties and the effect it will have on residents both human and wildlife.
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Energy security is very important. However, food security is also very important. The loss of many thousands of acres of prime arable land in order to install solar panels is not sensible. Such solar...
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Whilst I am not against renewable energy, I had solar panels installed on my own home several years ago, I find this proposal along with several others in the local area totally inappropriate. The...
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Productive farmland should not be sacrificed for this project in this location. The massive environmental impact cannot be underestimated. The scale & intensity are not suitable for this location.
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1.The Gate Burton proposal is just 1 of 4 Solar Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects within a few miles of each other. Together this would be the largest solar farm complex in Europe and...
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This is my formal representation to become an interested party and I call for the Planning Inspectorate to take particular note of the information in the first paragraph. Together with Map 1, which it...
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Totally against this proposal
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Food security must take priority. Thousands of acres of very productive farm land must NOT be covered in solar panels. There are other ways to generate clean electricity which cause less collateral...
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The UK’s energy security is important, however the countries food security, job security and local communities should be considered just as important. The Gate Burton Energy Park in question is just...
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Gate Burton is one of 4 NSIP projects being applied for within a very small area of Lincolnshire, the combined land use of all is over 10,000 acres. The scale of this application will have a huge...
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1. The project will have a negative impact on local property values. 2. The recent Scampton meeting mentioned that Net Zero targets were the driving force but surely this project is entirely...
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The area we live in is Rural, this project will make it semi rural and I feel devalue our property’s There are far better places to put solar than on needed farm land, we would then have to import...
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I think loosing the use of the land for crops, will be a detriment for future generations. Quite a lot of land has already been taken for housing, with more planned for our surrounding area’s. Why not...
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Below is a summary of our relevant representations. We have sent an email with our detailed comments to gateburtonsolar@planninginspectorate.gov.uk which can be published alongside this outline. We...
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Thank you for the opportunity to register as an interested party on this proposal. There are several veteran trees located on site, which although have been afforded buffer zones in line with Natural...
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I am concerned about the following issues and would politely request that the Planning Inquiry investigate them in depth. Additional detail available at the next stage of the inquiry: 1) Scale: The...
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The following representations are submitted on behalf of Northern Powergrid (Yorkshire) Plc as an electricity undertaker for the area within which the Gate Burton Energy Park project is located:...
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Relevant Representations will be submitted separately via email.
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The UK’s energy security is important, however the countries food security, job security and local communities should be considered just as important. The Gate Burton Energy Park in question is just...
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North Kesteven District Council has no comments/no objection in relation to the accepted change request details.
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With regard to the Applicant's Proposed Provision for a Change Request, the Board would advise that there are no additional comments to make, but would reiterate the general comments offered...
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In respect of Compulsory Land Acquisition - Plots -17/19 -Approximately 24845 square metres of agricultural land and hedgerow (south of Torksey Ferry Road) Knightwood Trust Farms (KTF) currently...
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We have been instructed by Tarmac Aggregates Limited (“TAL”) to submit a representation in relation to the above application submitted by Gate Burton Energy Park Limited (“the Applicant”) for an Order...
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I completely agree with the message from 7000 acres. What are you thinking of? This extension was not in the original Plan. This is an important access road to the river Trent and is used for...
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This is an important access road to the river Trent and is used for recreation such as walking and horse riding. This will be another part of the development that encroaches on wildlife. The area is...
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This change to the initial planning proposal is significant and will further impact upon the local community and wildlife in the area. The inspectorate continues to review each proposal in isolation...
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The expansion requested significantly impacts further the lives and livelihoods of those who live in the vicinity of Torksey Ferry Road. Not content with applying to destroy large tracts of productive...
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This is an important access road to the river Trent and is used for recreation such as walking and horse riding. This will be another part of the development that encroaches on wildlife. The area is...
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