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Loss of agricultural land leading to need of imported food. Loss of habitat and decline of certain species and unintentional confinement of wildlife. Loss of rural views and countryside peace and open...
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Concern as to the size of the project / the impact on biodiversity
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My main concern is the loss of prime farming land, this area has three ongoing project proposals, this project, Gate Burton and Cottam which is anticipated in covering 16 square miles!! this is too...
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This West Burton proposal is 2,000 acres. One of four solar, Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) within a few miles of each other. Together this would be the largest solar farm...
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Our small 350 acre family farm will effectively be surrounded by 7000 acres of solar panels for the next 40 years. I think its obvious what the practical, social and emotional impact will be for us:...
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I am writing on behalf of my husband and myself to object in the strongest terms to the whole proposal of a 10,000 acre solar ‘farm’ in our area, and as the West Burton project is currently being...
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Far too big in the local community as Lincolnshire seems to be taking up the rest of the country Solar with the lowest population density. And such a big provider of food and with poverty on the rise...
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Like all the other proposed solar panel schemes locally this will be on agricultural green belt land, we are already starting to experience food poverty and facing shortages in the shops and increased...
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The extent of the development is excessive and if granted will repurpose valuable agricultural land when there are plenty of valid alternatives e.g., solar panels should be located on all new building...
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While renewable energy sources are critical for reducing our carbon footprint, I believe that this should not be achieved at the expense of our agricultural lands. Firstly, the conversion of...
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This is 1 of 4 Solar NSIPs within a few miles of each other and together would be the largest solar farm complex in Europe, amounting to over 10,000 acres. Given the impact upon the community as a...
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10000 ha will be lost for growing food. 4 proposals should be considered together.Solar. panels should be on house, building roof. 4.5 metres is to high and will ruin the landscape value. Wildlife...
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1) I judge the return on the proposed investment is poor when considered in the context of when the energy will be produced and the loss of a valuable food source. 2) I judge that money would be...
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This is a flawed project because it is a threat to food security for future generations. The population continues to grow, with demands for more housing, houses are being built on good quality...
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All of the solar farms in this area need to be submitted as a whole the area is vast and uses too much agricultural land that could be used to grow food.
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I do not support any of the 4 projects, in particular - its routing. All 4 projects should be looked at as 1. The scale is astronomical. On a personal level as a small land owner, it destroys anything...
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All this land needs to be kept as agricultural land. Recent events have shown that we need to become self sufficient as a country. Added to that these are rural areas and should be left as such and...
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1. The West Burton proposal is Just 1 of 4 Solar, Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) within a few miles of each other. Together this would be the largest solar farm complex in...
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Wind power is a lot more efficient Solar will ruin walking areas important to people’s mental health. It’s unsightly and may reduce property value. Solar should be on large building roofs which are...
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Taking farmland where crops are grown Impact on wildlife Impact on residents Disturbance of the Roman toad
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In the interests of national food security it seems madness to use good farmland for projects such as solar energy. There are unproductive areas, roofs, brownfield sites etc which could (and should)...
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Although I am for the development of Solar energy as a sustainable method for energy production I am firmly against this project due to its scale and impact on our beautiful Lincolnshire countryside....
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We need our farmland for the production of food which is vital for us to be less dependent on imports. We also should be putting solar panels on the rooftops of warehouses supermarkets, shopping malls...
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This is not the most constructive way of making use of solar energy. There are many industrial as well as farm buildings with roof space that could be used to incorporate this system. There are...
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This project uses valuable arable farm land and is too extensive, there are other workable plans.
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Solar panels supply power intermittently and not at night. These panels will be sited on valuable prime farm land which a better use would be the production of food as a country we are not self...
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I believe that this and the other SPF planned for the area are too large, spoiling the area, taking valuable farmland out of production. Also solar is not the be-all answer in our quest for renewable...
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I am sad to think the wonderful rural views and with it the wildlife I have so enjoyed to watch particularly birds of prey will be lost, unless small mammals are allowed to roam freely across our...
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I understand the wind farms are not as successful as first thought, as I understand the infrastructure cannot deal with the extra electricity they product and are turned off during curtain hours, so...
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I am strongly opposed to the development of solar farms in Lincolnshire. This is one of four nationally significant infrastructure projects within a few miles. The four proposals are being examined...
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The loss of this farmland will be detrimental to the UK food supply, impacting the farmers and their families incomes. The fencing surrounding the proposed solar farms and increased traffic during...
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In this time in the UK there are already major food shortages, please do not allow these massive solar projects on prime agricultural land, because they will never go back or returned to prime...
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West Burton 3 will be 200 metres from our house. Power lines will run behind our property, the wide open views to Lincoln and the cathedral will be lost. Along with Gate Burton, Tilbridge Lane and...
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The 4th NSI Project on our doorsteps now going to occupy the best part of 7000 to 8000 acres of good quality arable land We will be losing this food production area for 40 years Agriculture in...
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Although project information states when construction will start there is no attempt at estimating how long it will take to completion. Nor how many households would benefit. It won't replace the...
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This project along is one of four currently being progressed; Cottam, Gate Burton, West Burton and Tillbridge Solar. Collectively these projects will cover approximately 10,000 ACRES of good farm...
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The West Burton Solar Project has the potential to directly affect the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority's ("UKAEA") plans for the future of the EDF West Burton Power Station. UKAEA researches...
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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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My concerns are around the transportation of the infrastructure to sites and the narrow lanes, many of which do not have proper foundations and weak verges. I am also concerned for the loss of mature...
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Part of the cable route seems to cross the south west corner of my land and i have not had any communication or the chance to discuss. With a large field to the south and west why is this required. I...
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Arable land for food not solar, plenty of disused sites that could house solar
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I do not agree with it at all.
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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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There are a number of reasons for my objection to this proposal. Solar power is a legitimate alternative source of renewable energy, but as with everything there are trade offs. I could support a...
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Precious agricultural land should not be used for solar panels. The land should be used to grow food for people and wildlife and/or to grow trees to absorb carbon and support wildlife. Solar panels...
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This endless desire to fill our countryside and agriculture land with endless acres of glass and irresponsibly placed BESS is a fundamental breach of our, your voters and tax payers, human rights....
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I wish lodge my objections against this wholly inappropriate development. My many concerns include the use of active arable farmland that are required to bolster the UK food security, the huge...
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Waste of valuable farmland