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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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