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  • 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