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This sounds positive . However to be sure more detail is required
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I’m worried about the loss of habitat and biodiversity that the solar farm will cause as well as the removal of good quality farm land at a time when we need to be more self reliant. This will change...
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1) The Cottam proposal is just one of four Nationally significant Solar Projects which will extend to 10,000 acres in this immediate area so should not be looked at independently as the accumulative...
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Dear Planning inspectorate, I am totally opposed to inefficient solar farms and battery storage on UK farmland, this country does not have the land and there is far too much competition to accomodate...
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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 Cottom Solar Project in question is just one...
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We desperately need this development and it needs to go ahead. Please ignore the nimbys and get it built.
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I think that all four projects should be considered together as this then becomes an enormous site in one small rural community.
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I AM FUNDAMENTALLY OPPOSED TO THE USE OF AGRICULTURAL LAND FOR THE GENERATION OF SOLAR POWER.
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To site the world's largest battery energy storage systems close to a small village is a risk to life. The loss of 10,000 acres of good productive arable land should not be tolerated and increases the...
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These are the main issues and impacts regarding this industrial development. 1) This development is listed as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project and is one of four that are sited just a...
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I am concerned re thei mpact on local residents, residencies, (ie property prices) Loss of valuable agricultural land. Loss of natural habit for birds, wildlife and flowers....I want my Grandchildren...
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Our first concern is the size of these solar farms! These are enormous and the impact on the villagers/communities that will be surrounding my these infrastructures will be colossal. Then there’s the...
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This proposal is one of four projects in the same area of fertile agricultural land and should not be examined in isolation.
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Detrimental impact on roads and traffic during building Reduction of farm land Detrimental impact on wildlife and corridors of travel for wildlife Detrimental impact on valuable scenic views...
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I write to oppose the plans for these solar farms of massive proportions around my home and in the surrounding area. This has been heartbreaking news my family and it frustrates me that it now seems...
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10000 acres of prime agricultural land is so wrong to be taken for a Solar Farm. All 4 should be looked at together.3000 acres in the Cottam solar proposal will take up too much land which is used for...
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I am strongly opposed to using valuable food producing land for solar panels. I support actions to fight climate change, but solar panels should be on brown field sites and the roofs of domestic...
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I cannot countenance the loss of prime agricultural land at a time when as a country we need food security. The marketing material of the contractor is duplicitous. As electricity produced is sold at...
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This is a totally inappropriate and stupid use of farm land which is currently in use feeding the population. It has been shown very clearly by current world wide events that we need to produce more...
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The demand for energy continues to increase and events of the past 12 months have illustrated ever more clearly the need for national energy security. In my opinion this project is another positive...
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I live at High Mount in the village of Cottam . I am objecting to the road widening through Cottam Village for heavy large construction traffic .At present it is a single track road in a quiet village...
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Excellent idea
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Destruction of wildlife habitat. These panels are surrounded by deer fencing excluding wildlife from their natural habitat. High concentration of solar farm applications in the West Lindsey area. Good...
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Much of my life is now spent in the Fillingham area of Lincolnshire and I am shocked by the Cottam Solar Project and all the other solar farm plans in the area. I have discovered that they will cover...
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The way this project has been presented as a single project when the total of all four is 10,000 acres of farm land. Where will food be produced when this land is covered with solar panels etc? Not...
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major concerns about the impact on the local area
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I FEEL STRONGLY THAT THIS PROPOSED PROJECT WILL HAVE A SERIOUS IMPACT ON LOCAL COMMUNITY AND IN ADDITION: A/ SOLAR POWER PANELS SHOULD BE INSTALLED ON ROOFS B/ POWER FROM SOLAR IS INTERMITTENT C/ WE...
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1. The Cottam 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 Europe...
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I’m very pro solar energy but I feel this is a grand misuse !! We need good agriculture land to grow wholesome food, especially when we hear and experience the shortages right now! Surly it would...
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I am strongly in favour of the application. It is clear that the U.K. needs to be more self sufficient in energy, and having examined the plans and similar projects I am satisfied that there will be...
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I object to the use of any agricultural land for solar panels, use factory, supermarket roofs, they are generally closer to the end user and are less intrusive. Food security in this modern world...
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I OBJECT TO THIS PROPOSED PROJECT FOR REASONS LISTED BELOW: 1/ NATURAL HABITATS AND WILDLIFE WILL AFFECTED. 2/ LANDSCAPE DOMINATED BY EXTENSIVE UNSIGHTLY PANELS 3/ INSTALLATION ON ROOFS MORE...
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I am also Chair of the Solar Campaign Alliance. My academic specialism is the rural environment including soils and ecology. I am not against solar but I do believe it has to be in the right place and...
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[REDACTED] Nature is paramount and humans are very aware that without it the whole universe would collapse.We are also very aware that the science behind the nature is real.The main issues and impacts...
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Please do not allow this project to happen. I live in the immediate area, my family used to farm the land that some of this massive development is being proposed to be built on. I walk my 2 year old...
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I am strongly opposing and am deeply concerned about the impact of this project on valuable agricultural land that is need for growing our own food/crops and raising livestock rather than wasted for...
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I cannot think of one benefit to myself,the village in which I live or surrounding villages with this project. It impacts in so many ways,all negative,it’s not going to serve my community. We are a...
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I have grown up in the beautiful village of Glentworth and then as I felt so strongly about having such a wonderful childhood blessed and surrounded by nature and wildlife we wanted our children to...
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The Cottam Solar Project has been cleverly proposed as 4 separate projects, but they should be considered as a whole as together some 10,000 acres of good farmland will be lost, land that produces 12%...
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I believe as this is one of four significant projects planned within a few miles of each other and as such it is only correct that they should be assessed together to fully understand the impact they...
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I am in favour of this project BUT want to ensure that the environmental benefits are real and not "greenwashing"
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Significant concerns re scale of project and impact on productive agricultural land and food security Over dependence on Chinese imports Adverse impact on wildlife and local eco system
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I wish to register my opposition to the Cottam Solar Farm Project for the following reasons -- 1/ The loss of productive farm land at a time when food self-sufficiency is vitally important and...
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The use of productive farmland for solar power is madness; we have to eat. Only 1/3 of UK farmland is suitable for arable farming, so it should be valued and protected for this use above all other...
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1 The unprecedented scale of the project concentrated in one area will have an adverse impact. 2 Dependency on Chinese production and security concerns 3 Impact on local infrastructure during...
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I most strongly oppose this and the other 3 projects,farmland is for food. I will oppose this environmental devastation at all stages
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I object to the project, along with the other proposed solar projects in our locality amounting to a possible 7000 acres. Losing this amount of productive farmland in a time of food insecurity for...
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The sheer scale of the whole intended application is absurd.Far too large and will have a detrimental impact on the local and surrounding area, which will be seen from many miles away. I would have...
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I am not against solar panels per se and I know we need to have them. It is the size and scale of the proposed sites which concern me. Also, the use of good, agricultural land at a time when producing...
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I am against the use of farm land for solar panels. Lincolnshire is a important food producer and should not be taken out for solar. The scenic views from middle street on top off cliff looking down...
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My main concern is the size and scale of the proposed developments. The solar panels are very large and will have a detrimental effect on the natural flora and fauna in the countryside. There is...
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This will have a detrimental impact on our village, our way of life and our beautiful countryside. This will devalue the price of every property in these villages. We need to be producing food to feed...
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I am vehemently opposed to the desecration of thousands of acres of countryside, much on prime arable land, for a project such as the installation of thousands of inefficient solar panels. Our...
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I do not agree with the Solar Farms as no one has been able to tell me how they will dispose of the lithium batteries. It will stop the use of farm land to grow vegetable etc that we need. It was also...
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Impact on farm land. Impact on wild life inc bats foxes etc. traffic and impact on my life. Noise Health impact. Mental health and well-being House prices
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Concerned about the impact on our countryside, wildlife, provision of foodstuffs for the country not just this area
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The proposal for The Cottam Solar project, whilst a separate proposal, really should be viewed not only on its own merit but should be considered as a part of the 4 projects in total that are being...
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The proposal for The Cottam Solar project, whilst a separate proposal, really should be viewed not only on its own merit but should be considered as a part of the 4 projects in total that are being...
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Creation of an unwanted micro climate, affecting the flora and fauna that exists in this rural area. As we are led to believe, small changes in temperature can cause unwanted and undesired changes to...
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This project is within 20 feet of my front door I purchased the property in 2021 November. I would never of purchased a property that I can see this awful monstrosity s from every window of my home....
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The project is too large for such a small community. I have serious concerns about the development with such small roads totally unsuitable for the large vehicles being planned to use. Loss of...
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I do not wish to see great high fences stopping wildlife (eg hares & Leverets deer foxes) stopped from roaming the countryside.I think the expanse of solar panels may confuse the many waterbirds into...
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This application is just one of several that should be considered as a whole . The individual schemes are too large and the total of them are far too large and will change the open rural landscape of...
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Have concerns regarding agricultural land being used for energy generation
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.The 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 Europe and would...
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Impact this development will have on farming and Wildlife
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Productive agricultural land should not be used for this project.
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As there are food shortages recently due to excess costs, covering the land with solar panels will reduce food production even further.
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The main issues are the loss of agricultural land, the impact on large wildlife, and the industrialization of the countryside
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One of my main concerns is regarding climate change and food production. Our weather patterns seem to get more extreme with environmental experts predicting hotter drier summers, UK food production...
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I am a supporter of renewable energy, but not at any cost. I do not support what appears to be a mad gold rush of solar developments on fertile agricultural land. I have recently been given a map...
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I’ve been living in the proposed solar panel area for 56 years. I’ve been running walking and cycling for over 40 of those. Running free, amongst nature and often with my clients, is our sanctuary. We...
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This project isn’t appropriate it’s a waste of excellent agricultural land that this county so desperately needs in these current times of food shortages and inflationary pressures, solar panels...
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I believe the projects proposed will have a detrimental impact on myself l, my family, my community and the surrounding countryside
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Environmental impact to land and wildlife Visual eyesore Abuse of farmland when food produce has to be imported to feed the country’s demands Increases flood risk of local area Impact on my land and...
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Main issues of concern is the increase traffic and the infrastructure to cope
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Prime agricultural land is being used up. We’re experiencing shortages in supermarkets currently and rather than think ahead to pre-empt we’re repurposing the land. There are better alternatives,...
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I object to wasting valuable arable farm land. I object to the industrialisation of countryside with no clear debated benefits whatsoever
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Concerns over impact to natural habitat, day to day living standard. That alternative solutions have not been thoroughly investigated and that this is the ‘ease’ option
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We should not be losing farming land
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To whom it may concern, I am writing to notify you that I do not support the current solar project concerning Cottam power station. The current plans do not consider anyone in the path of the project....
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I am opposed to the Cottam Solar Proposal. I do not wish to have the beautiful Lincolnshire Countryside spoiled by this solar project. I believe a higher priority should be to ensure that all new...
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I am pasting below the response that I sent to IGP during the PEIR consultation phase. In order to prepare that response I spent many hours reading their published documents. Due to the unfathomable/...
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As the Councillor for Lea ward, I write in support of many elderly people and everyone in my ward on the impact this application will have if it goes ahead. Loss of Livelihood of Tenant Farmers, Bed...
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Dear Sir/Ms, COTTAM SOLAR PROJECT - UNACCEPTABLE USE OF NOTTINGHAM & LINCOLNSHIRE FARM LAND My wife and I are extremely concerned of the application to the Planning Inspectorate to develop a Solar...
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Whilst I am not in principle against renewable power, the plans for this solar farm and the combined solar desert it is part of makes no sense. The land for this proposed site is highly productive...
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I object to the this project in the strongest terms for the following reasons : Loss of a massive area of productive farmland. Associated loss of food security Loss of Environment & visual amenity...
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The huge amount of high quality and yielding grade 3b land being potentially taken out of production when the world politically is unstable, That wind power should be increased substantially. Solar...
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Supportive of solar development as part of the nation’s renewable energy mix. But concerned at the scale of Cottam when considered alongside the other solar developments in the area, in particular the...
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This is just the first of four Solar Farm applications in my local area totalling 10,000 acres and affecting over 30 parishes. These four should be looked at as one, although they are at different...
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I am broadly in favour of this project and therefore hope you give it the go ahead. We have to do something about climate change, and reducing CO2 emissions, however small the reduction, has to be...
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I’m concerned that this proposal will be taking away prime agricultural land.
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We believe that the project is far too large for the area and will affect our lives. We do believe in solar panel energy but this is way beyond feasibility. The installation alone will be so...
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I am writing to you in opposition to the Cottam Solar Project. When I first heard about the proposed solar farm, I thought what a good idea putting a solar farm on the old power station site. That was...
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I would like to object to this project taking place, I have great concerns over the effect it will have on the wildlife living in the area
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My clients own farmland immediately to the south of Torksey Ferry Road directly south of Cottam Power Station. Their northern field boundary directly abuts the red line boundary of the order limits at...
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I am a regular visitor and have family that live in the middle of the Cottam solar project which many people thought was to be built at the Cottam power station site. Misleading promotion? The outlook...
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This project is one of four within sight of our home, together they will form a three mile corridor along the A1500 and A156 so surrounding our village. Views towards Lincoln will be removed and the...
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