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  • Jill Cowley

    I live next to the proposed site and am concerned to have my views heard during the consultation period.

  • David Turnock

    1. All FOUR applications that effect 10,000 acres should be viewed together. 2. Food production is vitally important to the countries self sufficiency particularly in this time of conflicts and... Read more

  • Joanne Cort

    All local projects should be examined together and not individually. Farmland should be retained for food production. Putting solar panels on farmland isn’t the best place for them, use brownfield... Read more

  • Knaith Parish Council (Knaith Parish Council)

    West 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. These 4 projects, at present,... Read more

  • Robert Cort

    I object to the proposed West Burton Solar Project for the following reasons:- Whilst I agree that solar power is a source of energy that needs to be considered, the solar farms should be built on... Read more

  • Joanna Favill

    The land upon which this project is proposed is already working hard for the U.K. by producing food. It is not degraded. It also provides access to nature for people and habitat for wildlife. These... Read more

  • Katherine Powell

    I have great concerns over the size of the proposed plan not only the physical size of the panels themself but also the amount of them especially with the other 3 proposed solar farms being so close... Read more

  • Philip Hodgkinson

    Scale and cumulative impact Visual impact changing the rural landscape

  • Susan Diane Bingham

    This is the third of four solar farm planning applications in our area. All of them need to be considered together because of the huge impact the cumulative upheaval would cause to our rural area. As... Read more

  • Anna Leckey

    Sheer Scale and Transformational Effect The sheer scale of what this solar farm project, in conjunction with the other 4 that are planned around Gainsborough will without doubt inflict such a gross... Read more

  • Gordon Edward Allen

    1. Whilst the much needed power generation for the country, this enormous project on farmland is an unacceptable visual intrusion on the surrounding villages from Saxilby northwards. Farmland is for... Read more

  • Kate Skelton

    The West Burton Solar Project is one of four NSIP proposals in a small area of West Lindsey, covering 10,000 acres of farmland. With Lincolnshire already earmarked for around 20,000 acres of solar... Read more

  • Simon Breeze

    Firstly please do not link this project with the other 3 projects in the local area. This proposed scheme is far too large and will have a detrimental effect on local bio diversity, nature as well as... Read more

  • Carol Montgomery

    I wish to object in the strongest terms to the industrialisation of the Lincoln edge by the development of this precious agricultural land for solar panel developments.

  • Cllr Richard Butroid

    The main issues are, loss of farmland, impact on wildlife due to fencing of the site, concerns over battery storage and fire, loss of views and the feeling of being part of the countryside, and the... Read more

  • David Davies

    The solar panel projects in this area will cover a huge area of beautiful agricultural land. It will completely destroy the countryside and will take away much needed agricultural land. Green space is... Read more

  • Jeremy Paul Fieldsend

    This scheme is wholly disproportionate and when considered alongside neighbouring solar array schemes creates environmental, ecological, highways and economic impacts with the potential to do... Read more

  • Joan Snowden

    Mental health of locals Disruption to everyday life Constitution traffic roads are single track Damage to nature Devaluation of local properties Many more to extensive to list

  • Paul Wray

    I object to this project for the following reasons 1, Loss of agricultural land ,at a time when our food supply is severely challenged 2, The accumulative effect of West Burton solar project and so... Read more

  • Timothy Leckey

    This project needs to be considered alongside all the other huge solar projects planned in the local area. These combined will destroy the naturally beeautiful countryside as well as put many tenant... Read more

  • Broxholme Parish Meeting (Broxholme Parish Meeting )

    Broxholme Parish Meeting Community Statement Broxholme Parish Meeting Chairperson: Robin Seeley May 2023 To: PINS From: Broxholme Parish Meeting Solar Farm Research Working Group Re: Island Green... Read more

  • Clare Brufton

    I am against this proposal. I consider myself to be very green but I think the installation of solar panels on such a huge scale is a total disaster. Firstly I don’t think West Burton solar farm... Read more

  • Frank Brufton

    I am against this proposal. I consider myself to be very green but I think the installation of solar panels on such a huge scale is a total disaster. Firstly I don’t think West Burton solar farm... Read more

  • John Montgomery

    I strongly oppose the development of productive agricultural farm land, not just in Lincolnshire (known as the breadbasket of the country) but anywhere. In a time where food security is a huge issue,... Read more

  • Philip Taylor

    I have objections to the proposed development for the following reasons. This is one of 4 applications either due to be made or already at the planning approvals phase. All four proposals need to be... Read more

  • Frank Edward Powell

    The Planning Inspectorate 13th May 2023 Temple Quay House Temple Quay Bristol, BS1 6PN Dear Sir/Ms, WEST BURTON SOLAR PROJECT - UNACCEPTABLE USE OF NOTTINGHAM & LINCOLNSHIRE FARM LAND Reference: A.... Read more

  • T Noy

    The development of agricultural land for quasi industrial purpose is a short sighted move. In consideration of recent events uk food production and self sufficiency in agricultural products should be... Read more

  • Judith Lockwood

    Though West Burton is not as close to where I live, I oppose the project as part of the four solar projects all very close together in our area. We will lost approx 10,000 acres of productive farmland... Read more

  • Kay Airey

    I do not want wildlife and the local environment to be damaged. I want farmland used for food not solar panels. There will be a loss in value of our homes, loss of beautiful walks and Bridleways.

  • Lindsay Lewis

    If the war in Ukraine has taught us anything, it is that we need to be producing more of our own food, not less. The proposed development will result in the loss of a considerable amount of productive... Read more

  • Paul Shand

    I object to Farmland being Grabbed. Britain cannot feed itself and productive land should be utilised for food production.

  • Steven Day

    I strongly object to the consequences of this solar project ie: Loss of good farmland. Lack of goods in the Supermarkets. Loss of jobs in the Agricultural Sector. Loss of enjoyment of the Countryside.... Read more

  • Adam Boucher-Walker

    I see a number of groups and people object to the plans, I'm sure they are the same people who would object to anything and any sort of change but be the first to comment about in this case the cost... Read more

  • Christine Durning

    What will happen to the lithium batteries once they have failed. The loss of 2,500 acres of good farmland and in this day and age with all the problems we should be encouraging farmers to grow food.... Read more

  • Holly Adams

    Loss of very good farmland when there is currently lack of food in the supermarket. Loss of jobs in the area. My husband worked at west Burton A which has been giving notice of closure and no jobs... Read more

  • Rebecca Wakefield

    The scale of this project and impact on the natural environment is very concerning. Surrounding rural communities with a landscape of solar panels that have consequences for wildlife, changes the... Read more

  • Robert Adams

    There will be a great loss to good farmland. Particularly tragic after there is not enough food in the supermarket, this area has a lot of corn and oil seed rape production making up for the war in... Read more

  • Graham Ian Worthington

    The recent conflict in Ukraine and climate change has had a major impact on food imports to the UK and has emphasised our need for food independence. At the time of such emphasis it seems wrong on... Read more

  • Hazel Susan Hutton

    The main objections I have to the Solar Project in the West Burton area is the fact that it will destroy the beautiful Lincolnshire landscapes making it an eyesore rather than a delight to the eye; it... Read more

  • Lorraine Broadbent

    This area is part of a much larger area where solar panels have been proposed and I think they should all be considered together. Not just in our area and not just in Lincolnshire but in the whole... Read more

  • Mark Luther Hutton

    I object to this project as: There are many Brown sites which could be used Industrial areas - roofs/unused land could be used ex-ministry of Defence sites could be used Council owned roof space could... Read more

  • Michelle Cassidy

    This massive solar projects is just one of several planned for our area. Together they will cover over 10000 acres of countryside. This area currently grows food and is enjoyed for its rural outlook... Read more

  • National Grid Electricity Distribution (East Midlands) plc (National Grid Electricity Distribution (East Midlands) plc)

    1. Project Reference: EN010132. Relevant Representation submitted by Osborne Clarke LLP on behalf of National Grid Electricity Distribution (East Midlands) plc ("NGED"). 2. Osborne Clarke LLP act for... Read more

  • Anthony Price

    loss of farmland for food. Damage to wildlife habitats and the rural environment

  • Lanpro Services (Lanpro Services)

    Cottam Solar Project Limited is the undertaker for the Cottam Solar Project DCO (PINS reference EN010133). The DCO application for the Cottam Solar Project was accepted for examination on the 9th... Read more

  • Richard Farley

    I object most strongly to these proposals. Brampton would significantly be affected by this scheme, with adjacent land, currently used for harvestable crops, being converted to industry with the... Read more

  • Alasdair James Broadbent

    The issue with this plan is taking land that should be used for vital food production for inefficient energy production. The generation figures given by the developers are grossly inflated/misleading.... Read more

  • Christina Gemmell

    I object to the west burton solar planning project. It should be land for food.

  • Jane Cox

    Having looked at the scientific and academic information regarding the risks of siting large grid-scale battery energy storage systems close to residential properties presents a risk to life and... Read more

  • Kate Mckee

    This plan takes away viable and perfectly good agricultural land that should be being used for food production and instead uses it for inefficient energy production. The generation figures given by... Read more

  • Malcolm Peden

    It is being built in a place of natural beauty

  • Peter Martin

    It is very misleading and wrong that the West Burton Solar Project is being considered in isolation. There are four projects, Cottam, West Burton, Gate Burton and Tillbridge Solar Farm Projects, all... Read more

  • Stow Parish Council (Stow Parish Council)

    As part of it lays in the Stow area I would like to register for the Council. I will know if there are any comments at the next meeting.

  • Caroline Connell

    Loss of countryside, green spaces and loss of good farmland. There are plenty of other more suitable sites that wouldn't be such a blot on the landscape.

  • Katrina Morton

    The West Burton solar project is now one of three applications that have been submitted and are at the pre-examination stage; a fourth application is in the pipeline, yet all of these are being... Read more

  • Laura Butt

    solar farms producing toxic materials which pollute the water systems. This can be a cause of health risks living near solar farm. Destruction of wildlife and agricultural land in a rural environment.... Read more

  • Michael Butt

    I believe the land should be used for growing crops for food which is good for the agricultural area that we live in which and has produced 1000 of tonnes for our supermarkets. Also the movement of... Read more

  • James Gemmell

    the project is far to large and could be placed on land that is not being used for farming for example the old power station land or the land on the old RAF Scampton about the same amount of land

  • Shelley Rapley

    These solar farms that affect 30 villages, mine included need to be considered as one. It is too vast a food growing area for them not to be. The loss of the land is of great concern to me, it is not... Read more

  • Lesley Elisabeth Worth

    At a time when our future food security is high on the national agenda, it is perverse to remove thousands of acres of Lincolnshire agricultural land from food production. Solar panels should be... Read more

  • Parochial Church Council of the Parish of Stow-with-Sturton (Parochial Church Council of the Parish of Stow-with-Sturton)

    By way of background, and for those not familar with the organisation of the Church of England, the Parochial Church Council is the statutory body, and a charity exempt in law, responsible for the... Read more

  • Mrs Christine Durning on behalf of Patricia Hammond ( Patricia Hammond)

    Loss of jobs in the agricultural sector, drop in house prices, Mental health, Dangers of lithium batteries to health and water supplies if there is a fire. Damage to wildlife and the environment. Loss... Read more

  • Pauline Margery Organ

    Although I appreciate the need for renewable energy, the need for food crops is greater than the option of covering thousands of hectares of very productive land with PV panels. They will reduce... Read more

  • Mrs Christine Durning on behalf of Susan Moody (Susan Moody)

    Loss of agricultural land, wild habitat, flora and fauna. 2500 Acres why pick on this area? We are totally surrounded by four company projects. There is a risk of battery explosion. Who disposes of... Read more

  • Jacobs U.K. Limited (Jacobs U.K. Limited) on behalf of Anglian Water Services Limited (Anglian Water Services Limited)

    Anglian Water Services Limited (Anglian Water) is the statutory undertaker for water and sewerage services in the application area. Jacobs U.K. Limited is supporting Anglian Water as an Interested... Read more

  • David Blanchard

    I wish to object to the West Burton plans. The proposals for the solar farms would be taking a large amount of valuable agricultural land at a time when the government is urging farmers to produce... Read more

  • Mark Prior

    Firstly, I am in favour of renewable power where it brings real value. Our company does work for several Round 3 and 4 offshore wind farm operators and I am installing solar water and PV systems to... Read more

  • Sandra Blanchard

    Having lived in Marton for 31 years I have a good knowledge of the surrounding area. Crops have been grown in the surrounding farmland which is now proposed to have these monstrosities installed,... Read more

  • Maureen Ann Allen

    Removing the hedgerows will not only be detrimental to wildlife. They act as a windbreak when using the road, they hold back snow in the winter and this makes the roads safer. When walking or running... Read more

  • Sue Round

    Arable land should not be used for solar farms. Arable land primary use is food production Industrial solar farming destroys our country side both during and after constructions. Having witnessed the... Read more

  • Tom Boast

    As a property owner within the area of the proposed solar farm, I am appalled at the sheer scale. It will decimate the beautiful countryside, take away crucial land for agriculture and not make much... Read more

  • Diane Lazell

    I OBJECT TO THIS PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT BECAUSE A/ TOO LARGE A PROJECT B/ TRAFFIC IMPACT ON VILLAGES C/ LOSS OF HABITAT FOR LOCAL WILDLIFE D/ CONCERN ABOUT SAFETY OF BATTERY STORAGE E/ LOSS OF PUBLIC... Read more

  • Janice Waudby

    I am against the proposed solar farms. They will be detrimental to not only the health and well being of the people who live and work in these rural communities but also the wildlife that inhabits the... Read more

  • Julian Nowell

    I would like to be kept informed of developments with this project

  • Kenneth John Beecher

    I strongly feel that the prime agricultural land hereabouts should be used for food production and not solar powered energy generation. There are plenty of brownfield sites where solar panels can be... Read more

  • Laura Hoggard

    I am currently purchasing a property in the Marton area after wanting to move here many years due to its location. I am now aware of the plans with regard to the solar and this is now effecting... Read more

  • Peter Lazell

    I DO NOT SUPPORT THIS PROJECT AND STRONGLY OBJECT TO THIS PROPOSAL FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1/ LOSS OF PRODUCTIVE FARMLAND 2/ INDUSTRIALIZATION OF LANDSCAPE/VISUAL IMPACT 3/ DISRUPTION AND DAMAGE TO... Read more

  • Christopher Brown

    Not happy with the amount of good farmland being taken out of production, the view from Lincoln cliff will be spoilt,I don't want another megawatt valley.

  • Forestry Commission (Forestry Commission)

    Thank you for consulting the Forestry Commission on this proposal. As the Governments Forestry experts, we endeavour to provide as much relevant information to enable the project to reduce any impact... Read more

  • James Hayton

    The West Burton 2 location is too near Saxilby. There are 230 more new homes which were not shown on the plans. The solar panels are too near these houses.There is planning for more houses even nearer... Read more

  • Linda Wiggins

    I object to this planning application as follows: The local beauty of the countryside will be tarnished forever The negative affects on the wildlife: The disruption caused on local roads whilst this... Read more

  • Margaret Hudson

    This is not the proper use of food producing land. Encourage more people and industry to put them on their roofs. If this goes ahead others will try. We will be surrounded by solar panels.

  • Nest Susan Lumsden

    Lincolnshire is an agricultural county, but, over 10,000 acres have been taken over to build these solar farms. There will be major damage to wildlife and the environment; substations, which are 13.5m... Read more

  • Phil Palastanga

    This development will destroy village life here. The whole proposed solar site is far too large and will remove valuable farming land from the food supply chain. There are far more suitable brown... Read more

  • Raymond Stansfield

    West Burton solar project. I live in [] and strongly oppose the West Burton proposals. The plans presented by the developers disguise the ‘on the ground’ effects of the panels surrounding my chosen... Read more

  • Samantha East

    I object to the devastating impact this land grab of farmland and agricultural land will cause to our ability to grow our food and will leave us vulnerable to relying on imports which has been shown... Read more

  • Susan Lee Chong

    Just a concerned resident from an agricultural, environmental and personal quality of life perspective.

  • Witham & Humber IDB (Witham & Humber IDB)

    Internal Drainage Board comments pertaining to watercourses within the Upper Witham IDB district.

  • Andrew Hancocks

    The Wet Burton and Tillbridge Solar project stand to desecrate our way of life. We have just completed building our forever home, built around a way of life and our views over the countryside, which... Read more

  • Charles Guy Anthony Casswell

    As an ex east Anglican I consider this scheme a disaster. Some of the best farm land in the UK sterilised for eternity for a quick fix for successive governments failure to provide adequate power for... Read more

  • Claire Louise Cooper

    This is some of the best and most productive farmland in the whole country and as we have recently had food shortages where are all the crops grown in these fields going to be grown?

  • Gregory Airey

    It will ruin the surrounding area. Wildlife will be affected as will the prices of our houses.

  • Helen Saxby

    I am registering my objection to Tillbridge solar panels plan. I object to all the proposed solar panels applications in this area of Lincolnshire. Far too many. This is an agricultural area.

  • Joshua Hedley

    The main issues with this development are the loss of good quality agricultural land when solar panels are much better suited on rooftops of warehouses or over car parks. I also have reservations... Read more

  • Liam Hill

    It is disgusting knowing there will be fields after fields of solar panels coving around a village full of wildlife. My main concerns is knowing these “eco friendly” solar panels will be manufactured... Read more

  • Michael James Dover

    I object to this solar PV project. This project is 1 of 4 huge solar projects in the area, they geographically in close proximity to each other & in total make up an area of circa 10,000 acres.... Read more

  • Robyn Broughton

    This will be opposite my house on a busy main road. I am worried about the constant noise of lorries and construction which will disturb me, my disabled family member who has constant sleeping... Read more

  • Victoria Quittenton

    I feel appalled that there is yet another large solar panel proposal for this area. There is absolutely no consideration for the habitat, residents are infrastructure. This is by no means the sunniest... Read more

  • Harry Waudby

    I believe that to use this land for solar as a total waste. I currently farm some of this land and achieving high yeilds with minimal inputs. We are all noticing food shortages and yet we allow land... Read more

  • Ian Birch

    The scale of the project is too big and concentrated in too small an area. Loss of farmland and removal of hedgerows is unacceptable with detrimental ecological effect. Visually the solar farm will... Read more