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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...
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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....
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I object to the west burton solar planning project. It should be land for food.
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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...
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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...
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It is being built in a place of natural beauty
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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...
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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.
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loss of farmland for food. Damage to wildlife habitats and the rural environment
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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I object to Farmland being Grabbed. Britain cannot feed itself and productive land should be utilised for food production.
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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....
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Scale and cumulative impact Visual impact changing the rural landscape
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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This scheme, the nearest part of which is proposed to be approx 1/2 mile from my home, will destroy the visual aspects of the countryside in which I take daily walks. It will generate very significant...
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I live next to the proposed site and am concerned to have my views heard during the consultation period.
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REPRESENTATION OF THE COMMUNITY VIEWS ON THE PROPOSE 4 VARIOUS SOLAR FARMS IN AND AROUND OUR COMMUNITIES TOTALLING 2GW OF POWER
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l am writing express my opposition to the proposed large scale Solar Farm developments in our immediate vicinity comprising Cottam Solar Project, West Burton Solar Project, (both proposed by Island...
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1) We need all available land to ensure that we are as self sufficient as possible in food production in this country. With Global uncertainty (Ukraine war) and environments aspects (North Africa and...
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Land is finite and farming land in particular should be used for providing food security .Solar Panels can and should be placed elsewhere.
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My comments and objections are outlined below: 1. This is just one of 4 NSIP projects within the same area of Lincolnshire, covering over 10000 acres of arable land, and would be the largest in...
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That all of the proposals, ie Cottam , West Burton , Tillbridge ,be looked as one rather than split into individual applications due to the enormous consequences of the schemes. This is one of four...
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My comments and objections are outlined below: 1. This is just one of 4 NSIP projects within the same area of Lincolnshire, covering over 10000 acres of arable land, and would be the largest in...
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Our country lacks biodiversity and security in food production. Using good agricultural land for solar is misplaced and will make these issues worse. We should site Solar on buildings. The technology...
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1) My main objection to this proposal is that it is disingenuous and is attempting to avoid proper planning consideration by not recognising that this application is only one of 4 in the neighbouring...
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I wish to register the following comments and objections to this scheme: The West Burton proposal is just 1 0f 4 Solar Nationally significant Infrastructure Projects within a very small rural area....
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From the residents of Brampton Village, the majority view is clear. We are against the siting of 2000, 4.5m solar panels close to this small, rural village, together with battery storage buildings in...
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This solar farm is one of several that have been applied for in our region. These will have a significant impact on our quality of life as well as the value of our properties. They will industrialise...
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I am vehemently against the siting of 2000, 4.5m solar panels close to this small, rural village, together with battery storage buildings in Marton, for clear, rational reasons. 1. The sheer scale of...
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I feel the use of farmland has not been considered & that the impact on food production may not be immediate but it will have an adverse impact in years to come. Farmers are in a win win situation as...
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As a local resident, I am dismayed by the sheer scale of this project: it risks changing i.e. disfiguring the Lincolnshire landscape for a generation, whilst yielding benefits that may quickly be...
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Please don't allow this project to go ahead and destroy perfectly good farm land. The damage this over sized project will do for the next 40 years is mind blowing. The location is inappropriate and...
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West Burton Solar Project (WBSP) is just one of four giant solar proposals in West Lindsey and all within a 6 mile radius. It is therefore quite obvious that this is a 2000MW (peak) solar project...
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This effects my mental wellness, these solar panels would be straight in front of my lounge window less than fifteen feet away ! The noise will be unbearable I saved for many years to purchase my...
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The District Council wishes to provide comments in relation to Chapter 19: Soils and Agriculture of the ES, noting that the detailed ALC survey of the agricultural soil survey area found agricultural...
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I wish to voice my objection to the proposal on the grounds of the unsustainable desecration of arable land which this project, and others like it, are bringing to the British countryside.
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As well as the environmental impact, and the impact on the appearance, the increase in traffic in the area will overload the local infrastructure. Nothing is being offered to those impacted as...
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The project and it's sister projects are not wanted by the vast majority of local people I have spoken to and myself. They are an unwelcome change to arable land, unsightly and don't seem an efficient...
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As a local charity, should the project go ahead we will be interested in any funding opportunities arising from it.
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Saxilby with Ingleby Parish Council – Position Statement Solar Farm Proposal This position statement sets out Saxilby with Ingleby Parish Council and wider community view on the principle of large...
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I feel that the size and density of this project (in addition to other, similar local projects) will irrevocably and negatively dominate the local landscape, take good agricultural land out of use and...
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I’m concerned that this proposal is on farmland and the detrimental effect this will have on our precious wildlife. There must be brownfield sites that could be used for solar panels instead of...
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Lost of food producing land, solar production isn’t viable in this country, (wind and hydropower produce better returns) power generated cannot be stored for when it’s required, eg evenings and...
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I have been granted planning permission (west Lindsey application number 145882)for 2 agricultural buildings and a yard for my new agricultural business I had great support for my application and the...
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Cable crossing my land. Concern about disrupting wet marshland
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Use of productive, arable, food producing land for erecting solar panels. Excessive concentration of solar panels in one specific area. Isolation of wildlife habitat by enclosing land containing solar...
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This project should not be considered in isolation. There are a number of similar projects being planned in the immediate vicinity. They should all be taken into account at the same time.
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My primary concern is that there are multiple applications being made for solar farms in Lincolnshire and each is being considered independently of others. This is unacceptable and there should be a...
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this project will decimate the local countryside far too many panels of extreme size. the area is prime food producing land the batteries are close to the village and are a danger to life place the...
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This project is proposed to cover 2000 acres of grade 3b farmland that is listed as good on the Defra website, do you think that it is right to lose such a valuable food producing area to an...
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This is one proposal for a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project of four in the local area, applied for separately in an attempt by the developer to shield the sheer size of the project,...
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The project will lead to the loss of valuable farmland. This project along with the huge number of other solar projects planned for the area will lead to the loss of landscape and public amenity.
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I believe the impact of large area's of solar panels on the landscape and countryside would be devastating to both farming, wildlife habitat and the surrounding vista. Agricultural land should be...
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Hello - this is the third of four solar farm applications that in total will cover 10,000 acres of Lincolnshire farming land. This will take an enormous amount of arable land out of food production....
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I keep reading about how there is a huge movement to protect nature in most parts of the country. There are rewinding schemes,an encouragement not to mow grass in May,schemes to protect wildlife, NHS...
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My husband and I went to Edwinstowe in the week and passed an area that used to be part of the colliery. The land alongside the road had been covered with solar panels, I might add not as large as the...
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This application from West Burton Solar Ltd needs to be considered alongside the other proposed solar farms including Cottam, Gate Burton and Tillbridge. Together the proposals intend to take up c...
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Objection in principle
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I don’t think the project should be happening, the natural land needs to remain intact
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What are the reinstatement obligations of the developer at lease end? Is wording within the lease of the land strong enough to ensure the land is protected in the long term to ensure it is made good...
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The proposal will swallow up a large section of the picturesque Lincolnshire landscape and turn it into something more like an industrial area, not only is this undesirable for those resident nearby...
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