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  • Carter Jonas (Carter Jonas ) on behalf of United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority )

    Dear Sire or Madam APPLICATION BY WEST BURTON SOLAR PROJECT LIMITED FOR AN ORDER GRANTING DEVELOPMENT CONSENT FOR THE WEST BURTON SOLAR PROJECT THE APPLICANT’S PROPOSED PROVISION FOR THE COMPULSORY... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 15 March 2024

  • Environment Agency (Environment Agency)

    I refer to your email dated 20 February 2024 asking that any views made in relation to the Applicant’s Change Request are submitted on a fully completed Planning Inspectorate Registration and Relevant... Read more

    Submitted by: Other statutory consultees
    Date submitted: 21 February 2024

  • Brampton Village Parish meeting (Brampton Village Parish meeting)

    I, on behalf of Brampton Village, object strongly to the further expansion of this project. It yet further reduces valuable food production land, threatens biodiversity and impacts negatively on the... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 15 February 2024

  • Adam Sissons

    Why has lincolnshire been selected as the coverage area for solar projects? Why have solar projects been prioritised over wind farms? Wind farms can generate more power than required hence why they... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023

  • Adrian Saddler

    This project and the other 3 nsip proposed are an abomination which would be utterly destroy farmland,the environment,wildlife,heritage sites,roads,our lives . It is simply the most unacceptable... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023

  • Anne Parkin

    Relevant Representation West Burton Solar Project: This relevant representation is the joint work by us as a couple, so we will be submitting it twice (separately). We moved to this area just before... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023

  • Canal & River Trust (Canal & River Trust)

    The Canal & River Trust have submitted on 8th June 2023 by email to PINS our Relevant Representation in response to this project, along with draft Protective Provisions and the Trust’s letter seeking... Read more

    Submitted by: Non-statutory organisations
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023
    Contains attachment(s)

  • Chris Sneath

    Loss of high grade agricultural land for food industry. The amount of solar applications for Lincolnshire and the effect this is having on local residents mental health. Concerns of safety over... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023

  • Dave Laing

    Opposition to the inadequately thought out proposal to swap premium agricultural land for a brown field low yield solar project that will not produce anywhere near the energy output as advertised

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023

  • David Hunt

    Relevant Representation Points West Burton Solar Project Dear Sir/ Madam I would like to express my strong opposition to the proposal for a multiple of reasons. Part one general concerns 1. Projects... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023
    Contains attachment(s)

  • Pat Mitchell on behalf of Drew Mitchell (Drew Mitchell)

    Although my observations and objections relate to Island Green Power West Burton 1, 2 and 3 (2,484 acres), it is vital that I draw to the Planning Inspectorate’s notice three further solar projects;... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023

  • Eleonore Middleton

    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... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023

  • Elizabeth Anne Showell

    Why have no other options been considered that do not impact on productive agricultural land ? Has a wildlife impact been undertaken ? The traffic during Consuelo have a huge adverse impact on local... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023

  • Elizabeth Clare Garbutt

    1. The West Burton Solar Project (WBSP) is only one of four Solar NSIP proposals in the District of West Lindsey, Lincolnshire. 2. The number, scale and impact of all four proposed projects in the... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023

  • Gary Rothwell

    I strongly object to the proposed West Burton Solar Project. As this is one of four current proposals in this area, and due to their proximity to one another, then I feel this should absolutely be... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023

  • Geoffrey Middleton

    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... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023

  • Guy Hodgkinson

    Much like everyone in the Broxholme area the idea in theory of the West Burton Power Plant Regeneration is interesting in moving the UK off fossil fuels. The impact of solar panels and this plant at... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023

  • Harriet Currie

    The loss of our countryside to this huge solar farm is unacceptable. These projects are huge and will seriously impact the local community, the majority of who have moved to rural villages to enjoy a... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023

  • Helen Mitchell

    I strongly object to this project as this will be a huge blight on the countryside in which I live. I choose to live in the countryside for the simple reason it is the countryside. If I wanted to live... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023

  • James Arden

    This is not a single application, it is a vast amalgamation of at least 4 currently, and potentially many more in the pipeline. Therefore to comment on this in isolation is simply bureaucratic... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023

  • Jennifer Mary Williams

    Prime agricultural land will be lost.

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023

  • John Parkin

    Relevant Representation West Burton Solar Project: This relevant representation is the joint work by us as a couple, so we will be submitting it twice (separately). We moved to this area just before... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023

  • Jonathan Waudby

    Appaling waste of good farm land vital in the production of food for UK sustainability. The technology is not yet efficient enough to get the full benefit of taking the vast amount of land out of... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023

  • Joyce Bell

    It is so unnecessary as we could all have solar on our roofs saving much needed land for food growing. The environment you would use is so rich for wildlife and of special landscape that has been... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023

  • Laura Emma Rothwell

    I strongly object to the proposed West Burton Solar Project. As this is one of four current proposals in this area, and due to their proximity to one another, then I feel this should absolutely be... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023

  • Lincolnshire County Council (Lincolnshire County Council)

    Have submitted comments separately via email

    Submitted by: Local authorities
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023
    Contains attachment(s)

  • Martyn Allen

    Unfortunately this is another solar project of many put forward for construction on good quality farmland in North Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire, which if allowed to go ahead will create an... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023

  • Matthew James Parker

    I strongly object to the proposed West Burton Solar Project. As this is one of four current proposals in this area, and due to their proximity to one another, then I feel this should absolutely be... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023

  • Michael John Hare

    I am strongly opposed to the West Burton proposal. It is just one of many similar projects currently under review at PINS which aim to create solar farms of such size that normal planning... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023

  • National Grid Electricity Transmission plc (National Grid Electricity Transmission plc)

    Relevant Representation of National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc in respect of the West Burton Solar Project DCO (the “Project”) This relevant representation is submitted on behalf of National... Read more

    Submitted by: Other statutory consultees
    Date submitted: 8 June 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: 8 June 2023

  • Nial Hill

    Will decimate wildlife Fields are required for food / cropgrowing

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023

  • Nicoya Palastanga

    I am unhappy that the project is using greenfield rather than brownfield sites

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023

  • Patricia Mitchell

    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... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023
    Contains attachment(s)

  • Patricia Morwenna Christopher

    I object to the loss of beautiful countryside, farmland, natural habitat for plants and animals for a project that is not a proven venture.

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023

  • Pauline Ann Chester

    1. The West Burton proposal is just 1 of 4 Solar Infrastructure projects within a few miles of each other. Together this would be the largest solar farm complex in Europe and would amount to 10,000... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023

  • Philip Bartle

    I am Registering as I am a tenant farmer who farms the land on which will be used to take the cable line to Cottam and I would like to be kept in formed of all situation which may affect my cropping... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023

  • Rebecca Allen

    I object strongly to the proposal. It cannot realistically be considered in isolation from the three other significant solar panel farm proposals that will affect this area of Lincolnshire. If they... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023

  • Roy Clegg

    Objections to the provision of Solar Farms in the application entitled West Burton Solar Project. 1. Consultation with Local Communities The Consultation process undertaken by the developer has been... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023

  • Sally Elliott

    1. VIEWS & PRIVACY Our property and farming business is in a beautiful rural location. The proposed solar panels project is only 59 metres away from our garden boundary overlooking directly into our... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023

  • Scampton Parish Council Lincolnshire (Scampton Parish Council Lincolnshire)

    Concerns with the safety of battery storage. The amount of solar farm applications in Lincolnshire and the effects on local residents mental health. The amount of good quality agricultural land being... Read more

    Submitted by: Parish councils
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023

  • Simon Hunter

    There have been repeated food shortages and price increases over the past 2 years therefore quality farmland land is more important for food than a solar farm. The location is very inaccurate. While... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023

  • Sophie Dhokia

    This would be the 4th large solar farm within this small area of the country. I'm not against solar just onto on farmland and not all in the same area. Swamping Lincolnshires farmland will be a... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023

  • The British Horse Society (The British Horse Society)

    The response below is from the British Horse Society however our volunteers in the county may also respond. The British Horse Society is the UK’s largest equestrian Charity, representing the UK’s 3... Read more

    Submitted by: Non-statutory organisations
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023

  • Anne Tomkins (Anne Tomkins) on behalf of Tomkins family (Tomkins family)

    Industrial solar farms that will take thousands of acres of land used for crop growing is not the answer to our energy issue. It will lead to having to import more food which we already have problems... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023

  • Tracey Gjertsen

    I object to the proposal. 1.loss of agricultural land 2. Habitat destruction 3. Negative effect on tourism and local employment

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023

  • UK Health Security Agency (UK Health Security Agency)

    Your Ref: ENO10132 Our Ref: CIRIS 63392 Dear Sir/Madam, Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project West Burton Solar Project PINS Reference ENO10132 Registration of Interest Response Thank you for... Read more

    Submitted by: Other statutory consultees
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023

  • Weightmans LLP (Weightmans LLP)

    Representation for Northern Powergrid (Yorkshire) PLC ('Northern Powergrid') in respect of West Burton Solar Project Limited (West Burton Solar Project) Development Consent Order. The following... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023

  • Wendy Myers

    I think we are swapping one problem for another. I don’t think solar panels in fields are the answer as they are over-riding an existing valuable resource. Why aren’t they being installed on all... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023

  • West Lindsey District Council (West Lindsey District Council)

    Relevant Representations to be submitted separately.

    Submitted by: Local authorities
    Date submitted: 8 June 2023
    Contains attachment(s)

  • 7000 Acres (7000 Acres)

    1. Summary Introduction: Overall, the limited energy security and decarbonisation benefits the West Burton Solar Project claims to achieve are outweighed by the significant adverse impacts it would... Read more

    Submitted by: Non-statutory organisations
    Date submitted: 7 June 2023
    Contains attachment(s)

  • Cadent Gas Limited (Cadent Gas Limited)

    Representation by Cadent Gas Limited (Cadent) to the West Burton Solar Project Development Consent Order (DCO) Cadent is a licensed gas transporter under the Gas Act 1986, with a statutory... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 7 June 2023

  • David Derex Grahame

    1. The loss of valuable and productive agricultural land in a time of this country needing to be more self sufficient in food production, as shown by recent world events is the wrong policy. 2. This... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 7 June 2023

  • Elizabeth Murray

    This submission needs to be taken into consideration alongside the 3 other capital solar farm projects in West Lindsey, Lincolnshire being submitted for consultation. This is because in total some... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 7 June 2023

  • Freddie Chambers

    Reasons for objecting: 1. The sheer size of this solar farm = out of proportion/context with local countryside and character. 2. Cumulative effect of this and other local solar farms, should they be... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 7 June 2023

  • Gillian Park

    The solar project is due to be built on agricultural land which is vital for our food production. The size of the scheme is totally inappropriate and is jeopardising our food security.

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 7 June 2023

  • Historic England (Historic England)

    Historic England Advice - Our ref PL00763064 West Burton Solar. The Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England (HBMCE) is better known as Historic England, and we are the Government’s... Read more

    Submitted by: Other statutory consultees
    Date submitted: 7 June 2023

  • James Alldritt

    I wish to register my objection to this proposed project in the strongest possible terms. Whilst I acknowledge the climate challenges facing our planet and the need to increase the sustainability of... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 7 June 2023

  • James Allison

    The proposed 'West Burton Solar Project' 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... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 7 June 2023

  • John Perkins

    My general objections regarding solar are as follows: 1. Solar is a land hungry energy source. It needs three times as much land as coal, nuclear or natural gas. 2. The ground around solar... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 7 June 2023

  • Julia Alldritt

    I strongly object to the West Burton Solar Project The nature and scale of the proposal is wholly inappropriate for the potential site location it would fundamentally change the character of the... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 7 June 2023

  • Julie Elizabeth Mitchell

    I'm concerned about the size and scale of this development. The loss of natural habitat to our wildlife and loss of green space for local people in the area. Loss of farmland for food production. Why... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 7 June 2023

  • Katharine McIlroy

    Productive agricultural land should not be wasted on inefficient solar panels. Solar panels should be placed on roofs as in other countries. Unfortunately the facts have been ignored by IGP in their... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 7 June 2023

  • Licelle Jane Parker

    I strongly object to the proposed West Burton Solar Project. As this is one of four current proposals in this area, and due to their proximity to one another, then I feel this should absolutely be... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 7 June 2023

  • Louise Botto

    Object to the project. The proposed solar farm will disrupt wildlife in the area & my walks

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 7 June 2023

  • Lynne Standley

    Loss of prime agricultural land and loss of wildlife habitats.

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 7 June 2023

  • Martin Brown

    The West Burton Solar Project is one of four currently going through the NSIP process in this area. The others are; Cottam Solar Project Gate Burton Energy Park Tillbridge Solar A further project,... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 7 June 2023

  • Mary Lynne Foster

    I am against the further destruction of our countryside. Animals will not be able to graze inbetween and under the panels as no vegetation will grow in the shade created by the panels and the soil... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 7 June 2023

  • Nancy Tatham

    I am totally against using productive agricultural land for solar panels. They will also affect the wildlife which we are supposed to be protecting. Why on earth are we not putting solar on all new... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 7 June 2023

  • Natural England (Natural England)

    Below is a summary of Natural England's advice. We have sent our full representations to WestBurtonSolarProject@planninginspectorate.gov.uk. Overall, Natural England are satisfied that the proposals... Read more

    Submitted by: Other statutory consultees
    Date submitted: 7 June 2023
    Contains attachment(s)

  • Paul White

    I am against this project as I am of the view that it is likely to result in significant long term harm to the local environment with questionable benefits.

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 7 June 2023

  • Pauline Lancaster

    This project will have a massive impact on the local wildlife, especially deer who currently roam freely all around this area. By fencind off such a huge area the deer will be forced to go elsewhere... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 7 June 2023

  • Rachael White

    I do not agree that more of our vital green space should be used for solar energy. It should be preserved for wildlife habitat and food production. If solar is needed and available it can easily be... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 7 June 2023

  • Simon Jeremy Parker

    I strongly object to the proposed West Burton Solar Project. As this is one of four current proposals in this area, and due to their proximity to one another, then I feel this should absolutely be... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 7 June 2023

  • Stuart James Menzies

    FROM: STUART MENZIES TO: NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING??OBJECTIONS TO THE INSTALLATION OF SOLAR FARMS ON UP TO 10000 ACRES OF LINCOLNSHIRE FARMLAND?? 1. GENERAL COMMENTS These solar farms should... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 7 June 2023

  • Susan North

    Concerned about loss of agricultural land, visual impact, battery storage

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 7 June 2023

  • Andrew Johnson

    Relevant Representation WEST BURTON Proposal Firstly, thank you for your time in reading and considering my representation. At this point I would like to say that I am in favour of greener energy and... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 6 June 2023

  • Christopher Childs

    I feal this development will have a significant negative impact on the character of the landscape, currently the view across the valley as you look across from Scampton Viewpoint is absolutely... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 6 June 2023

  • Janet Keown

    Loss of prime farmland Damage to wildlife and environment

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 6 June 2023

  • John Cole

    This is one of four similar solar projects in this area, each around 500MW, that are adjacent to each other and connect to the same local network infrastructure. The impact they have on the local... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 6 June 2023

  • Margaret Rose Martin

    To look at the West Burton Solar Project in isolation is wrong and misleading. There are four projects; Cottam, West Burton, Gate Burton and Tillbridge Solar Farm Projects. They are all in close... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 6 June 2023

  • Pam Duncan

    The proliferation of solar projects in this area. The proximity to the site of a scheduled monument.

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 6 June 2023

  • Robert Keown

    Loss of good farmland for foreseeable future. Why can’t the substations be below ground. Damage to wildlife and environment.

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 6 June 2023

  • Rosemary Ward

    Plans will impact our surroundings in a negative way. There are other less intrusive ways of providing energy I strongly object

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 6 June 2023

  • Solar Campaign Alliance (Solar Campaign Alliance)

    My name is Dr Catherine Judkins and I am sending this representation on behalf of the Solar Campaign Alliance (SCA). The SCA is an alliance of over 80 community groups who have significant concerns... Read more

    Submitted by: Non-statutory organisations
    Date submitted: 6 June 2023

  • Stephen Machin

    This development is one of several being considered. As they are deemed to be National Infrastructure projects, and the affect of them should they all be granted will not be piecemeal, they should all... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 6 June 2023

  • Stewart John Lewin on behalf of The Lewin Household (The Lewin Household)

    We object to solar farms being constructed on agricultural land, which will ultimately lead to more food products having to be imported. We are not against solar power, but feel panels should be sited... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 6 June 2023

  • Vanda Colman

    This is only 1 of 4 sites that is being proposed in this area collectively making it the largest Solar Farm in Europe covering approximately 11000 acres in total changing food producing rural... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 6 June 2023

  • TOWN-PLANNING.CO.UK (TOWN-PLANNING.CO.UK) on behalf of Christine Warren (Christine Warren)

    National Infrastructure Planning Temple Quay House 2 The Square Bristol, BS1 6PN 5th June 2023 Dear Sir/Madam Application by West Burton Solar Project Limited for an Order Granting Development Consent... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 5 June 2023

  • Clare Ella

    I object strongly to the proposal. It cannot realistically be considered in isolation from the three other significant solar panel farm proposals that will affect this area of Lincolnshire. If they... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 5 June 2023

  • CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP (CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP) on behalf of EDF Energy (Thermal Generation) Limited (EDF Energy (Thermal Generation) Limited)

    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... Read more

    Submitted by: Non-statutory organisations
    Date submitted: 5 June 2023

  • Environment Agency (Environment Agency)

    Below is a summary of our relevant representations. We have sent an email with our detailed comments to WestBurtonSolarProject@planninginspectorate.gov.uk which should be published alongside this... Read more

    Submitted by: Other statutory consultees
    Date submitted: 5 June 2023
    Contains attachment(s)

  • Hannah Lockwood-Geck

    The UK’s energy security is important, however the countries food security, job security and local communities should be considered just as important. The West Burton Solar Project in question is just... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 5 June 2023

  • Heather Frier

    The scale of the 3 component sites of the proposed 2000 acre West Burton Solar project as a stand alone development would be concerning enough but as one of 4 such projects proposed for development,... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 5 June 2023

  • John Arnold Hallam

    This proposal is only one of four site that are being proposed in this area in total they will cover approximately 11,000acres of arable land. This development will change a rural landscape into an... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 5 June 2023

  • John W Collier

    I oppose the destruction of thousands of acres of land and hedgerows. So this site can house solar panels. Put them on rooftops. I have grave reservations about these proposals for the destruction of... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 5 June 2023

  • Addleshaw Goddard LLP (Addleshaw Goddard LLP) on behalf of Network Rail Infrastructure Limited (Network Rail Infrastructure Limited)

    This is the section 56 representation of Network Rail Infrastructure Limited (Network Rail) provided in respect of West Burton Solar Project Limited's (Applicant) application for a Development Consent... Read more

    Submitted by: Other statutory consultees
    Date submitted: 5 June 2023

  • Hannah Lockwood-Geck on behalf of Raimondas Padlipskas (Raimondas Padlipskas)

    The UK’s energy security is important, however the countries food security, job security and local communities should be considered just as important. The West Burton Solar Project in question is just... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 5 June 2023

  • Saxilby Nature Project (Saxilby Nature Project)

    One of the Saxilby Nature Project's community nature sites is adjacent to a field on which solar panels are proposed. We have been in talks with Island Green Power who have offered the following: 1.... Read more

    Submitted by: Non-statutory organisations
    Date submitted: 5 June 2023

  • Steven Neal

    I accept the need for renewable power and do not object to the scheme overall, however I do object to the loss of hedgerows which provide crucial habitat, food and corridors for wildlife. I would like... Read more

    Submitted by: Members of the public/businesses
    Date submitted: 5 June 2023