Representation by DEBORAH HELEN ROSE
- Date submitted
- 30 March 2023
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
I am extremely concerned about the Cottam Solar Project proposal. To site such a vast solar project on productive farmland will not only will have a detrimental impact on UK food production, but will also have significant negative impact on our rural landscape, wildlife populations and environment. I am also extremely concerned about surface water run off from the colossal surface area of glass panels being suggested. We live in an area with heavy clay soil and in an area prone to flooding. Only last year, Stow was cut off from all 4 access routes due to severely flooded roads. The increased frequency and severity of storms caused by climate change is already resulting in more incidents of flooding. The solar project would most certainly exacerbate these issues due to the colossal scale of this project. Cottam Solar Project would most certainly have a detrimental effect on the lives and well being of many of the surrounding village populations and would also be a significant risk to wildlife habitats.