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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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