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We are facing an unprecedented rise in the population. We are a small island and our population is 67 million. Taking land out of food production is fool hardy at best. We should not be importing food...
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Where to start The loss of prime agricultural land The decimation off 100 of miles of hedgerows and the impact on the local wildlife The obscene views all householders will have to look at Take it all...
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I primarily have concerns about the scales of all 4 large solar projects condensed into a small area and the impact upon our local wildlife, biodiversity and the long term ecological impact. The...
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The main issue is that there are too many solar farms proposed in one area. And now it’s come to light that they are going to remove miles and miles of hedgerows which is disgusting.
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I object to the destruction of productive farmland to site solar panels that can be located in more appropriate sites such as on rooftops and alongside motorways.
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This will cause the destruction of the local wildlife.
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U are going to destroy bushes and trees etc etc,we all know this is all a farce to suit the minority,u are going to kill lots of wild life.I am so disgusted by what is going on.even if we where to get...
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The main issue is the industrialisation of thousands of acres of food producing farmland for solar sites and the removal of miles and miles of hedges from the Lincolnshire countryside, the bread...
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I oppose this, why ruin good farming land in Lincolnshire. Lincolnshire provides so much food products for the nation. Solar panels could still be used on commercial buildings or old airfields but not...
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I am concerned about the environmental impact of a development of this scale, including the decimation of hedgerows and the subsequent ecological impact.
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Loss of good farm land and hedges, damage to wildlife and environment,dangers of batteries to health and water supplies in event of fire, reduced carbon capture, dangers to appearance of environment...
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'I am horrified by the prospect of this project. Lincolnshire has always been, and must remain, an agricultural county. The efficacy of solar power is still unproven in this country. It seems absurd...
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Access for local farmers and delivery to the farms and visitors as one of the main roots for the workmen in down a single track lane near the rail way as lorries already have to reverse down lane and...
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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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I strongly object to the West 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 strongly object to the West 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 strongly object to this proposal. It would mean a great loss of good farmland and a loss of jobs in the farming sector. Loss of important open space (highlighted as essential in the Local Plan)...
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This would completely ruin the rural community I call home. It would increase food insecurity. It would take away beautiful countryside from people who live here and enjoy walking dogs, riding bikes...
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The solar project is using valuable farm land required to provide food and use for animal grazing, the size is disproportionate particularly when taking into account the other projects which...
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Food producing land should not be lost to solar. Wildlife will be affected as they will not be able to live and travel on the land proposed for the solar farm. The production of electricity from solar...
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I object to this proposed solar project for the following reasons. 1) The land that is to be used is at present used to provide food security for the nation. 2) Lincolnshire farmland is one of the...
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The land is good food producing land both arable and for livestock, we need this land to be able to be as self sufficient as we can to stop importing food from abroad. Also for wild life hedges etc. I...
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Removing Valuable Agricultural Land out of Use:- This is completely unacceptable and as an independent county of the United Kingdom we are striving for self sufficiency to support our British farmers...
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This is good productive agricultural land producing food, which should not be lost to solar. More suitable sites should be used. Ie. Brown field site. The impact on wildlife that travels across this...
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a company asking to turn thousands of acres of farmland into a huge solar panel farm, instead of putting them on existing houses and buildings, and on all the new houses being built in Lincolnshire,...
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The cumulative impact of 4 projects will be devastating on that section of Lincolnshire countryside, an area known for its beauty and tranquility. Whilst I understand the need to produce green energy,...
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I am concerned about the maintenance of the site and need to know what will happen to the panels at the end of their life. I am concerned about dangers of lithium and ion batteries to health. I am...
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I am a avid bird watcher so the removal of miles of hedging especially Hawthorn which is recognised as one of the very best hedges for wildlife as it can support over 150 different species of insects...
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my husband and i own a field on the grid connection corridor to the proposed solar panels , we have obtained planning permission to build 2 agricultural buildings and yard on our field to create an...
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No to land being used for wind and solar power. The North Sea is the place for this money making scheme. What happened to tree and hedge row planting for tax or has that scheme stopped now in favour...
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It is very disappointing that it is deemed necessary to remove productive arable farm land from the food and energy chain when the resources could surely be used to offer solar panels on rent free...
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My main concerns are the loss of agricultural, food producing land and the loss of habitat for wildlife
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I am wholeheartedly against this project using Lincolnshire agricultural land
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As a business owner in this area NEVILLE BARNES LTD Agricultural engineers and supplier of agricultural spares My business would be greatly impacted by these solar proposals in short my business would...
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In my opinion both food security and energy security are both important. It seems to me that taking away perfectly good farm land in order to erect solar farms, which let's face it, are an inefficient...
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Solar panel should be put on factories and housing not land that is used for food production
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We object to the proposals for inclusion of infrastructure across the landowner client's land which affects their existing and future use of the land in question, south of West Burton Power Station.
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We object to the proposals for inclusion of infrastructure across the landowner client's land which affects their existing and future use of the land in question, south of West Burton Power Station.
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Why take up valuable farm land and destroy hedges, I realise it will only be a very small percentage of agricultural land lost but as more projects happen then the percentage will go up, I realise...
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I support the campaign that we shouldn’t lose any of our hedgerows. I’m not opposed to solar panels but it needs to be on people’s roofs, not put in to the detriment of nature
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Marton & Gate Burton Parish Council would like to comment on the number of solar farms being proposed for the West Lindsey and surrounding areas. Whilst it is recognised that the established Power...
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I am concerned that farm land which we need to produce food will be industrialised. I think our beautiful countryside which we all enjoy will be ruined and the wildlife that need the trees hedges and...
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The idea of taking productive agricultural land out of use to depend on more imported food is sheer madness. This is part of the scramble to provide expensive, unreliable green energy by a method...
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Our wildlife is very dependent on these natural habitats, and the destruction of hundreds of miles of hedgerow will be devastating for the thousands of animal and insect species that inhabit them. At...
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1. Fillingham Parish Meeting (FPM) is against the proposed West Burton Solar Project large-scale development, because of its limited contribution to decarbonisation and the adverse consequences...
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I am concerned whether there will be any effect on the traffic on Church Lane, Broxholme, where my house lies. This leads to the agricultural land where the planned panels would be placed: 1) Dog...
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I am vehemently opposed to the siting go of Solar PV 1) on fertile agricultural land, particularly in this uncertain period of conflicts and difficulties in international shipping & supply of food...
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I am appalled by the present policies of this government regarding net zero. With a change of government sadly this will also be the policy. People are becoming poorer as a result and losing valuable...
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The proposed removal of so many established hedgerows is particularly disturbing! Back in the 1970s many big land owning farmers took out large swathes of hedging with disastrous results, soil erosion...
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The hedgerows should not be ripped put, this is too destructive and must not be done!
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I am concerned about the cumulative effect West Burton solar project will contribute to the other large solar projects proposed for this area. The scale of this industrial destruction of the farmland...
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This cannot happen -full stop. No one minds a few hundred panels but this government is going about renewable energy in totally the wrong way. The way of life for many people here will change forever...
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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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Our country was supposed to be levelling up. This project takes us further to a North/South divide. Do you think these projects would get the go ahead in the South East of England. No- because land is...
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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...
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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...
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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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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...
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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 West Burton Solar Project in question is just...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 West Burton Solar Project in question is just...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Loss of prime farmland Damage to wildlife and environment
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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...
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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...
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The proliferation of solar projects in this area. The proximity to the site of a scheduled monument.
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Loss of good farmland for foreseeable future. Why can’t the substations be below ground. Damage to wildlife and environment.
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Plans will impact our surroundings in a negative way. There are other less intrusive ways of providing energy I strongly object
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Object to the project. The proposed solar farm will disrupt wildlife in the area & my walks
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Loss of prime agricultural land and loss of wildlife habitats.
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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