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I object to the proposed installation of the solar farm. My main observation is the energy produced will be at its maximum when the demand for it will be at its lowest. I say this from personal...
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Building solar farms on quality farmland is a poor choice, We’re facing global food shortages. Also solar generated power isn’t viable. There are better more productive ways for generating green...
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North Kesteven District Council wishes to register its interest in making submissions in relation to agricultural land impacts; including cumulative agricultural land impacts alongside other...
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I object to the installation of solar panels to cover an enormous area of our precious countryside. Solar power is an inefficient method of obtaining energy. It is not a continuous power supply, only...
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There are proposals for a large number of very large solar farms in the West Lindsey area which I believe are not proportional. We need the land to remain in agricultural use and for the amenity it...
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This will have a severe impact on the equestrian and farming communities in the area. The height and number of these solar panels will cause distress to animals who are used to clear open fields and...
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I object this scheme,like Cottam and the other 2. We will be covered in millions of panels and our countryside and farming industry will be decimated. It will not only change our landscape,it will...
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We do not want to see our fields disappear under solar panels on an industrial scale. We moved to the countryside to enjoy the wide open spaces, birds and wildlife and we do not want to walk among 4m...
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The expansive of solar farms should be considered as a whole along with the other companies proposing thr farms. Its a huge area that will be lost for the purpose of growing food. I do not agree with...
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The scale of the project
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Good agricultural land should not be used in this way This land should be used for growing food to feed the country
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I strongly object to the Gate Burton solar farm proposal. It is just 1 of 4 Solar, Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) within a few miles of each other and together these would...
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I most strongly oppose the Gate Burton scheme.It is an appalling idea to destroy farmland,the coiuntryside,the local economy,the rural setting of the villages this will affect in the name of fake...
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I am in favour of renewable power where it brings real value. Our company does work for several offshore wind farm operators and I am installing solar water and PV systems to our house. However, I...
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This 3,500 acre proposed solar development is a disaster for food production, the landscape and environment. It will dominate the local communities spoiling lovely much needed agricultural countryside...
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An horrific waste of productive farmland whilst world food reserves dwindle. Use non-fertile plots.
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I honestly think any sort of eco project is what’s best for our environment and l know people are saying it’s using agricultural land however fields which have been full of rapeseed for as long as I...
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The Gate Burton Energy Park proposal, of around 3,500 acres, is 1 of 4 Solar Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) within a few miles of each other and in total they would amount to...
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1. The Gate Burton proposal is Just 1 of 4 Solar, Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) within a few miles of each other. Together this would be the largest solar farm complex in...
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I strongly object to this project on a number of grounds: 1. I believe these four solar projects should be considered as one. These four large projects effectively join together to produce a massive...
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This scheme is one of four to be considered as National Infrastructure projects. The four plans should be considered together. They will account for thousands of acres of agricultural land, and stop...
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Land is finite and is obviously necessary for food production whereas solar panels can and should be placed on buildings. Hundreds of new houses built in our village without one solar panel - what a...
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Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust would like to thank the Planning Inspectorate for the opportunity to become an interested party in this planning application. We have been in communication with West...
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My name is Prof Mike Alder. I am Professor(Emeritus) in Rural Environment at Essex University. My specialisms include land use, soil science and agriculture. I am currently Vice Chair of the Solar...
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The Parish Council currently supports objecting to the applications on the grounds of wildlife, importance of losing agricultural land, bio-diversity and the scale of the applications.
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Much of the scheme is being built of good quality grade 3A land, which would be better suited to agriculture. Farmland should not be used for solar sites until all other locations have been explored -...
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Following consultation with our parishioners the community objects to the proposed Gate Burton project which is one of 4 schemes covering around 10,000 acres of actively farmed arable land situated...
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1. Decarbonisation a. I fully accept that we as a country need to embrace the decarbonisation agenda and that solar plays an important role, but it must be installed in the correct places. The UK is...
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Following consultation with our parishioners the community objects to the proposed Gate Burton project which is one of 4 schemes covering around 10,000 acres of actively farmed arable land situated...
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My name is Shaun Kimberley and my wife and I own a 7 acre field on the Notts/Lincs border that is about to be destroyed by this project. Several companies wish to lay power cables through it for the...
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Technology inefficient and needs a vast amount of land for the solar panals. Poor return to the area spoil countryside in an historic area of interest. Change of use of land from critical agricultural...
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Oppose large scale solar farms on agricultural and development land. Solar should be encouraged more on domestic, agricultural and industrial buildings instead. this will then not impact on the...
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I live in an area (Lincolnshire) that will end up being surrounded by solar panels. Its a rural location and the land the panels will be sited on are used for cereal and crop production. The Gate...
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The comparable use of food acreage to kilowatt output is the lowest possible choice available, wasting highly productive food producing farmland. Five wind turbines would produce more than 5,000 acres...
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The comparable use of food acreage to kilowatt output is the lowest possible choice available, wasting highly productive food producing farmland. Five wind turbines would produce more than 5,000 acres...
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To large in scale
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Thank you for providing the opportunity for us to provide feedback on the current Gate Burton Solar Farm proposals. Likewise, thank you for the detailed maps and drawings. Please note we refer to both...
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All grades of soil including 3b should be retained for food production. More energy is needed in winter when there is less sunlight. Visual changes to the landscape from high ground.
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I think that the construction of this solar farm will affect the day to day life of people leaving in the area. I am concerned about the road traffic and the noise and how it will affect wildlife and...
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I object to this proposal for the following reasons: Inadequate level of consultation My understanding is that there are actually 4 solar projects being proposed in this area. The question arises as...
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I oppose the proposed solar farm project due to the scale or the proposal, the damage it will do to local wildlife, the visual impact on a beautiful area of countryside, the loss of prime agricultural...
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Concerned about size and scale of application and impact on prime agricultural land and village communities.
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I would like to express my dismay and absolute horror at the proposed solar park complex at Gate Burton, a total 3500 acres taken out of farm production creating industrialisation of the countryside,...
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This a vast project destroying the beauty of our countryside and covering a massive amount of kilometres. It will greatly affect wildlife along with the lives of people who are impacted by its...
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There are actually 4 solar projects being proposed in this immediate area, so why they are not being considered as one. Given that the 4 projects would result in the largest solar farm in the whole of...
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I live in Springthorpe a quiet and pleasant rural conservation village in the heart of the English countryside. For many generations farmers have worked the extremely productive and beautiful arable...
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I am completely against taking viable agricultural land out of food production
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It is true there is a climate emergency but we as a country within the U.K. and within the worldwide climate emergency can do our part by protecting the greenbelt, ancient woodlands and best and most...
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The proposed development is excessive; there are better alternatives for the location of solar panels that avoid utilisation of good arable land.
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There are many reasons why this planning should not go ahead. The loss of farmland, damage to habitats of wildlife, loss of earnings for farmers and a complete change to the character of the area. My...
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