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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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This project is a threat to rural communities in Lincolnshire, to the rich wildlife and biodiversity of the area but most importantly, to the food security of the British people. Lincolnshire is...
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Why are we selling our land to the Americans and the Chinese for something that doesn't work. They are laughing at us. Taking our money and leaving us with total crap. WHO have looked in the impact of...
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Dear Sirs, My comment is an objection to the proposed project on the basis that it will destroy an historic vista which should be preserved by order, and which will contain landmark and property...
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This proposed project is one of four known solar developments that are approaching the planning phase for this area. I live right next to one of these proposals that considered collectively, the sheer...
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I urge the Inspector to reject the application for the Cottam Solar Project. Solar power is only ever going to be an adjunct form of energy generation in England. Destruction of thousands of acres of...
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The proposed project is 1 of 4 large solar and electrical storage facilities proposed in this area with a combined area of 10,000 acres. This project and the others will have devastating visual impact...
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The Cottam solar project is totally out of scale with the local environment and will eliminate a large area of prime productive agricultural land. The local roads are narrow and likely to be unable to...
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I feel very strongly that our fields should be left for the production of food,
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The Cottam proposal is one of four sites in this area and I think they are really one big site that should be assessed together. I believe all the power cables connect in to each other which prove...
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It is unacceptable to use large tracts of productive farmland for solar farms, especially when there could be more suitable sites such as factory and supermarket roofs for instance. Also, with climate...
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The use of valuable arable land to site solar farms would be totally irresponsible and a gross misuse of our nations much needed natural resources. The narrow country lanes are inadequate to cope with...
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Springthorpe Parish Meeting wishes the Inspector to reject the Application for Cottam Solar Project We are concerned that the local infrastructure (our country lanes and narrow windy village...
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10,000 acres of agricultural land being used seems completely ridiculous. Surely things can be done in a different way? Offshore perhaps?
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We object to the Cottam 1 proposals because: - unnecessary use of good agricultural land when there are alternative sites for solar panels - proximity to homes and impact on residents - unnecessarily...
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It is my belief that the Cottam 1 project is not just 1 project but in fact is 4, Nationally significant Infrasture projects within a few miles of each other. Totalling 10,000 acres. Do you think...
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I am concerned about potential impact upon arable land, the visual impact and create widespread environmental changes against the local views.
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When I first heard about this project, I thought 'What a great idea, solar panels are a fantastic way to generate power without having to burn fossil fuels'. Then, several months later, I realised...
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I am extremely concerned about the size of this project the impact it will have on farmland, wildlife and the surrounding beauty
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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 and...
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Speaking as the Member of Parliament for the area, this project is an inappropriate development which is broadly opposed by people who live or work in the area. It takes good land out of agricultural...
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My concern is Food Security. Taking thousands of hectares out of food production is unwise. We understand that 500.000 immigrants entered the UK last year, there is an unabated global increase in the...
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There are four solar parks planned for this area, which are being treated as seperate proposals, this make the overall impact less visible and appears more acceptable, these should be assessed as a...
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I support the proposed development as it contributes towards a lower carbon future
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I’m concerned that this proposal is on farmland and the detrimental effect this will have on our precious wildlife. There must be brownfield sites that could be used for solar panels instead of...
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I strongly object to this project. This project is only 1 of 4 in this area where I live, this project alone at over 3000 acres the shear size and visual impact of all these solar panels in flat...
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Impact on the environment and poor use of high grade agriculture land
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I do not like the fact that this will be so close to residential properties. I believe the visual impact on our village will affect everyone who lives or visits here. Surely all of the factories and...
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National Highways has been appointed by the Secretary of State for Transport as a strategic highway company and is the highway authority, traffic authority and street authority for the Strategic Road...
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The loss of usable farm land will be detrimental to the food industry, the farmers and their families, especially in the case of tenant farmers. The fencing being proposed at the intended solar land...
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My overriding concern is that it is incongruous to be considering this Cottam proposal in isolation since it represents but a fraction of the four solar farm schemes covering circa 10,000 acres. Such...
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Impact on the environment and use of agricultural land
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Sturton by Stow Parish Council have the following observations; Whilst we are not against the principal of solar power the land which will be used for Cottam, West Burton, Gate Burton and Tillbridge...
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Our property will overlook the Solar Farm. At present, this land is valuable farmland, with change of crops grown year after year. The annual harvesting of crops in these fields is wonderful to see....
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I am appalled to read about this planned project and very saddened. Lincolnshire is known for its agricultural land and should remain so. The enormous loss of this land, along with associated jobs, is...
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The proposed solar project would be a good use of this poor quality land to produce much needed low carbon electricity for the national good.
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Green sources of energy need to be built for the UK to meet its environmental / sustainability commitments.
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You are using good agricultural land.
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In the plan Stow Lane is an access road for construction. If used by heavy vehicles up to 36 times a day during construction the road would quickly become unusable for normal traffic due to erosion...
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I believe the impact of large area's of solar panels on the landscape and countryside would be devastating to both farming, wildlife habitat and the surrounding vista. Agricultural land should be...
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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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My concerns are simple the huge waste of prime agricultural land, there are better places to put solar panels i.e on the roofs if industrial buildings, the impact these farms will have on the local...
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I’d like to register to oppose the solar farm project. This will a detrimental impact not only on the views of our countryside but also the wildlife’s habitats; not to mention the harmful emissions...
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Iam interested in this project, along with the several other solar farms proposed for the local area, as this will severely impact my day to day living. What is most disturbing is that each individual...
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I am against the project 100% , 1 this is farm land and should be used such We keep being told that the country needs to be more self sufficient in our supply of food . Taking away 7000 acres of...
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Surrounds small Lincolnshire village.Area will become solar valley,panels and nothing else.Destroying local agriculture and habitat.Far too large for the area,compromising scenery turning the area...
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I object to all 4 Cottam projects on the grounds that they are enormous, and would destroy swathes of agricultural land on the Lincoln side of the Trent. Whilst I agree renewable energy sources are...
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I’m concerned at the intentions to develop solar farms to the detriment of the rural countryside, viable and essential farm land, impact on wildlife The technology being insufficient to meet...
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I would like to register to oppose the plans. The panels will not only ruin the view of our beautiful countryside, but the batteries also give off harmful EMFs which may harm the local wildlife, land,...
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I do not want to live in an area where fields are acre upon acre of grey panels, I chose to live in the countryside
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The council aims to express views on behalf of the Brattleby Parish Council electors, and holds concerns about the sheer size of the Cottam project, its proximity to our village, and the...
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Gate Burton Energy Park Limited is the undertaker for the Gate Burton Energy Park DCO PINS reference EN010131. The DCO application for Gate Burton Energy Park was submitted to the Planning...
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The places/fields they are planning to put these farms are way too close to people and houses. I These things are going to have absolutely no benefit to us. We are not benefiting from lower energy...
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As a resident of the area I strongly oppose the development. I am concerned over the scale of the project and the industrialisation of large areas of valuable agricultural land. The footprint of the...
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I am fiercely opposed to the proposal which I believe are wholly about the financial gain of the developer and other interested parties rather than the purported energy and environmental benefits....
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This proposed solar energy project is on a truly enormous scale, such a scale, in fact, that renders it foolish, ill-conceived and ruinous for everything that has to live close to it. It impacts...
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This project will take too many acres of prime agricultural land when the country should be producing as much of its own food as possible. It will also impact severely on a region that consists of...
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The land allocated for this project could be used for growing crops. These projects should be built on brownfield sites.
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This project along with 3more proposed solar farms are likely to be the largest in Europe and are taking away not only many people's livelihoods but taking up thousands of acres of fine Lincolnshire...
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It’s wrong to take away our farming land we need to be encouraging farming for the uk to feed us why can’t these monstrous things be put on the big buildings ie big depot and such what about the...
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I object to this planning application with the fundamental element being a total disregard to democracy. Locals, MPs and local councils have all objected to the invasive solar panels being built and...
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There is strong local objection to this project which has been disguised to look like several smaller projects. It will industrialise this lovely rural area. This is a dreadful waste of productive...
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Concerned about the impact of my own land in terms of access and the need to run potential cables through it, when I have an ecological concern and want to extend the ponds to a lake, which this could...
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I came to live in Lincolnshire wanting to settle in a rural area surrounded by agricultural land and wildlife. I certainly wouldn't have chosen to come live here if I knew about this project. I...
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The main issue that is of interest to the Hospital is the potential for pressures/delays on the local road network/infrastructure within the vicinity of the site during construction, as this could...
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I am against the Cottam proposal for the following reasons. As this solar farm proposal is one of four separate proposals, within a few miles of each other, amounting to 10000 acres, the proposals...
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unbelievable scheme to even think of giving up grade A arable food producing land to a half baked eyesore of thousands of acres of land given over to pv panels. government should be investing in...
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As a farming family we are appalled at these multiple proposals. This is sheer money making and has no part in a long term energy strategy if indeed there is one. Industrialisation of agricultural...
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I strongly object to this solar project. This project, along with the other three, will have a devastating impact on the local area. The visual impact will be huge, exchanging views over productive...
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West Burton Solar Project Limited is the undertaker for the West Burton Solar Project DCO (PINS reference EN010132). The DCO application for the Weston Burton Solar Project is due to be submitted in...
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Land being taken out of food production Destructive Construction impact on road systems leading to the 10,000 acres Fatal impact on the environment of 10,000 acres plus many more acres surrounding...
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I do not believe this project to be in the best interests of the area in its current format. The proposed size is huge and the area has rich, agricultural land that is best suited to farming and such...
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I consider it a massive misuse of agricultural land. First and foremost all new housing projects should include solar panels on the buildings in addition to commercial properties,brown sites,fair...
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I strongly oppose the application. 1. I once stole a teaspoonful of sugar to assuage my hunger during the 1940s and we still cannot fully support ourselves. Climate change is already showing that we...
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I’m most interested in the efficient use of farmland. I’m concerned that solar panels will take away a large amount of valuable farmland to produce a relatively small amount of power. Also the...
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Lincolnshire is an absolutely beautiful county! We are proud of its scenery and landscaping. The proposed plans are an absolute eye sore. Just because this can be done doesn’t mean it should be done!...
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I feel all 4 proposals should be assessed together due to the impact and industrialisation they will have on our area. Cottam means 3,000 acres of farmland will be lost and 10,000 acres in total....
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As a resident within the area of the planned development I would like to know what is being proposed
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Marton & Gate Burton Parish Council would like to comment on this proposal which is one of a number of solar farms being proposed for the West Lindsey and surrounding areas. Whilst it is recognised...
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Only imbeciles would fail to appreciate that agricultural land is PRICELESS. Agricultural land should NOT be lost to “Solar farms”. There are acres of ROOFTOPS on warehouses, distribution centres and...
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I am a resident of Glentworth Village and work in the local area too. I would like to make the following comments. 1. I am concerned that this proposal is not being considered alongside three other...
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NO SOLAR, WHY DONT THEY PUT SOLAR ON EVERY HOUSE INSTEAD OF AGRICULTURAL LAND, BUT NO BECAUSE ITS CHEAPER FOR THE PERSON, WHATS GOING TO HAPPEN TO FOOD PRICES, ITS DISCUSTING ONLY INTEREST IS SO THAT...
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That the rural and food productive landscape would be lost forever along with biodiversity at a time when this should be greatly enhanced. There are far less damaging ways to meet our energy needs...
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Relevant Representation Cottam 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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Destruction of woodland, farmland, animal habitats. Unsightly. Creating an inappropriate, ugly industrial site and ruining our countryside. … Green farm land should not be used for these projects....
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Cables may have to go on to my land and this will have an affect upon my plans for the land which is to create a lake. The cables could easily go around the land and have no impact. Therefore this...
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I object to the proposed installation of the solar farm. My main observation is the energy produced will be at its maximum when the demand for it will be at its lowest. I say this from personal...
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I object to the installation of solar panels to cover an enormous area of our precious countryside. Solar power is an inefficient method of obtaining energy. It is not a continuous power supply, only...
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North Kesteven District Council (NKDC) seeks registration in order to make representations as necessary regarding agricultural land impacts; including reviewing cumulative effects alongside other...
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This proposed development is one of several very large proposed solar farms in the West Lindsey area. The total area under consideration is not proportional. We need land to stay in agricultural use...
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I object to Cottam.We live in the countryside and are now having to fight 4 schemes,of which Cottam is one.This is crazy,over 12000 acres of food producing land would be destroyed.We need food...
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We do not want to see solar panels on an industrial scale taking our countryside and wildlife away. We moved to the countryside precisely for the open spaces and endless fields, we do not want to walk...
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The expansive of solar farms should be considered as a whole along with the other companies proposing thr farms. Its a huge area that will be lost for the purpose of growing food. I do not agree with...
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Solar needs to be on roof tops not on valuable farm land. Obviously the Government is giving large sums of cash or it would not be a viable project. STOP NOW
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Think that good agricultural land should not be used in this way. There are more efficient ways rather than using land that should be used for food production. They are also such an eyesore
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Solar belongs on the roof tops of every residential and industrial building that can support it. The focus of development should be towards brown sites and roof tops where energy can be fed more...
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I am concerned about the following issues and would politely request that the Planning Inquiry investigate them in depth. Additional detail available at the next stage of the inquiry: 1) Scale: The...
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An horrific waste of productive farmland whilst world food reserves dwindle. Use non-fertile plots.
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FROM: STUART MENZIES TO: NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING??OBJECTIONS TO THE INSTALLATION OF SOLAR FARMS ON UP TO 10000 ACRES OF LINCOLNSHIRE FARMLAND??1. GENERAL COMMENTS These solar farms should not...
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I think this project should be judged and assessed in conjunction with the three others which are being proposed. Despite the land classification, this is good farm land being taken out of production...
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