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I strongly object to this project on a number of grounds: 1. I believe these four solar projects should be considered as one. These four large projects effectively join together to produce a massive...
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I want comment that I do not agree with the proposed solar panel project. I feel that the sheer scale of the project will be a detriment to the local area and our beautiful countryside. Lincolnshire...
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I am concerned as to the adequacy of the net environmental gain offered by the project, its effect on wildlife and on local residents during both construction and operation of the project, loss of...
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What a waste of farm land, these solar panels could be so much better placed on industrial units or along Trent bank rather than using land which is used to produce food & for animals grazing. We...
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Our village is close to the West Burton project and we want to be engaged in the outcome of proposals
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Stow is the oldest village/town in Lincolnshire, with the oldest Parish Church, St. Mary's or Stow Minster, the "Mother Church" to Lincoln Cathedral. It is a unique place along with the surrounding...
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I believe that the destruction of so much agricultural land, especially when considered alongside many other plans for solar farms, is highly detrimental to the whole country. This is Lincolnshire;...
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Due to the cumulative scale of the solar farms projects covering 10,000 acres in a relatively small area, these developments would change the local rural environment, affect wildlife habitat, remove...
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We object to this application because of the vast amount of successfully productive agricultural land which is being used to help us be more self sufficient ,growing our own food rather than...
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This will be the destruction of many acres of productive farming land, and I vehemently disagree with it.
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The Parish Council currently objects to the applications on the grounds of wildlife, importance of losing agricultural land, bio-diversity and the scale of the applications.
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This is the first 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...
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Much of the scheme is being built of good quality grade 3A land, which would be better suited to agriculture. Farmland should not be used for solar sites until all other locations have been explored -...
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1. Decarbonisation a. I fully accept that we as a country need to embrace the decarbonisation agenda and that solar plays an important role, but it must be installed in the correct places. The UK is...
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I object to the proposed solar project I believe it will affect the value of my house and ruin the countryside solar farms ARE NOT THE WAY if this project goes ahead I believe it won’t stop
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This deprive the area of valuable agricultural land. Solar panels should be fitted to all new build properties, residential and commercial.
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objection to the proposed sola farm this solar farm will be devastating for this farming area and a real blot on the lovely landscape. the solar panels are huge.these panels should be on brownfield...
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1. 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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projects are too large and using vital agricultural land. More should be done by government to encourage domestic houses, agricultural and industrial buildings to take as much solar panels as...
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I live in an area that will end up being surrounded by solar panels. Its a rural location and the land the panels will be sited on are used for cereal and crop production. I am concerned of the impact...
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The comparable use of food acreage to kilowatt output is the lowest possible choice available, wasting highly productive food producing farmland. Five wind turbines would produce more than 5,000 acres...
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The proposal is far too extensive; impacts good arable land; there are better solutions available of where solar panels can be located.
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The comparable use of food acreage to kilowatt output is the lowest possible choice available, wasting highly productive food producing farmland. Five wind turbines would produce more than 5,000 acres...
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The size of the project is too large for the area.
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We are totally against the proposal of the solar panels, it will be taking away much needed farming land, causing alot of congestion of traffic around our villages and devaluing our properties. The...
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The planned solar farm is too extensive and takes up too much of the crucial arable land. There are other workable plans which should be used as an alternative.
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I think that the construction of this solar farm will affect the day to day life of people leaving in the area. I am concerned about the road traffic and the noise and how it will affect wildlife and...
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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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I object to this proposal for the following reasons: Inadequate level of consultation My understanding is that there are actually 4 solar projects being proposed in this area. The question arises as...
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I oppose the proposed solar farm project due to the scale or the proposal, the damage it will do to local wildlife, the visual impact on a beautiful area of countryside, the loss of prime agricultural...
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I am concerned about the amount of solar power panels all in a relatively small area and the effect upon the enviroment this will have. I have great concerns of the risks of cancer caused by Cadmium....
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Is the power that this scheme generates the most efficient form against other generation methods?
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Wish to comment to query EMC issues to radio communications where I am the primary licensed user of the frequency bands concerned I'd like to see how the developer will ensure that there is no radio...
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Disappointed to see considerable quantities of productive agricultural land being proposed for future solar farms.
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Whilst we note there are no ancient woodlands within the development area, although there are several small wooded areas bordering it. We also note that there are currently no plans to remove any...
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The Cottam solar panel project will destroy 3,000 quality agricultural land which we need for our food production. It is utterly inappropriate as it will only supply a small proportion of the power...
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The scale of this project is vast. It will take away land that is used to grow food. It will impact on wild life. It will be visible for miles because of the location. With so many new build homes in...
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At a recent community meeting where this proposal was discussed the majority of attendees a objected to the plans due to the impact of village life, footpaths, wildlife and the surrounding...
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Having a background in farming and the countryside I am totaly against the proposed soler projects a huge swathe of the countryside in Lincolshire is going to be oblitarated, from the use of very good...
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This project is so vast it will destroy the beautiful countryside, have an awful visual impact and will deeply affect all of the wildlife in the area due to the high fencing etc. The high quality...
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I consider this project to be a scheme having had no consideration of other places where solar panels could be erected without commandeering currently farmed agricultural land.
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The proposed site is on good farming land Surely IT SHOULD BE SITED ON EITHER A BROWNFIELD SITE OR SCRUB LAND, The sites of the nearby power stations that are to be demolished would be a good option....
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There are actually 4 solar projects being proposed in this immediate area, so why they are not being considered as one. Given that the 4 projects would result in the largest solar farm in the whole of...
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The summary of our key points for registering with the Inspectorate is, with the suggested revisions, as follows: Stow Parish Council is in favour of non-fossil fuel forms of energy production,...
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I live in Springthorpe a quiet and pleasant rural conservation village in the heart of the English countryside. For many generations farmers have worked the extremely productive and beautiful arable...
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We should not be taking viable agricultural land out of food production. This proposed scheme has been called 'sheer folly' by our local MP for Gainsborough, Sir Edward Leigh. We have a war in Europe...
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I don't want to see acres of prime farmland covered with thousands of solar panels. There has not been a more important time for our country to be self-sufficient since World War 2.
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As an interested party this layout is not the best located as a large area is on medium to good land The Tillbridge site is on poorer land and would be better placed for a more beneficial and...
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Object on a number of reasons including loss of food producing farmland, impact on community, impact on wildlife, inadequate and misleading consultation
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We have so much land being taken up by housing, and we need to preserve the land for growing crops. Lincolnshire is the breadbasket of England, and keeping the land for growing food is essential to...
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I am completely against this horror,one of 4 monster plans which would destroy our farmland forever. This site is utterly unsuitable and the developer has not demonstrated that no alternatives...
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Loss of productive farm land, impact of construction traffic during and after construction,
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I strongly object to the Cottam solar farm proposal. It is just 1 of 4 Solar, Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) within a few miles of each other and together these would create...
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1. The Cottam solar project is going to be a complete eyesore for the local area. 2. The land should be kept for growing crops. 3. We will only have to import more and more of our food products. 4....
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Thank you for your consultation regarding the above development. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) welcomes the opportunity to comment on your proposals at this stage of the project. Please note...
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Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the above application. Some of the proposed sites are within the Upper Witham Internal Drainage Board district and a number of Board maintained watercourses...
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Shear size of this project, it should be considered along with the other proposed solar farms in the area not just on its own. Loss of productive land, as a neighbouring farmer I don’t believe the...
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We live on a single track lane ,will be affected during building project. Public footpath that we use will be affected.
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Loss of farm land and spoiling of the environment. Size of panels and fencing will be an eyesore. Concern for wildlife. Inefficiency of proposed system. I feel there are better sites for solar panels.
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I would like all 4 solar planning applications to be be considered together, due to the impact that will bring to agricultural landscape within a small area I would like to see independent...
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I am pro solar power however the sheer scale of the Cottage proposal is orders of magnitude bigger than acceptable on high output farmland. Rather than just a few fields here and there it will be...
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I am concerned about: 1. The loss of land for arable farming and food production. 2. The loss of the traditional rural amenity 3. The impact on the rural road network to provide access for solar farm...
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I have grave doubts about the short and long term effects on my property and the village community
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I strongly object to the proposed Cottam 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 taken...
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I believe that the Solar Farms will destroy our Village and local area
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Taking up huge amounts of farmed and much needed agricultural grade 3 farmland. Note: We are far behind the levels of potentially being able to feed our own country - relying heavily on food imports....
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It is very misleading and wrong that the Cottam Solar Project is being considered in isolation. There are four projects, Cottam, West Burton, Gate Burton and Tillbridge Solar Farm Projects, all in...
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Essential to future carbon free energy. Little visual impact. Land produces feed for animals.
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Strongly opposed to the impending planning application to smother parts of our fertile farming land in Lincolnshire with solar panels. I’m originally from North London so appreciate very much the...
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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 cottam 4 should be taken in...
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1. Without heavy and often hidden subsidies, the 'so-called' green energy sources do not deliver energy at a viable and sustainable cost. 2. They are very weather dependent and this means their...
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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 cottam 4 should be taken in...
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Although I am not against the idea of solar panels, my opinion is that the whole of the Cottage and West Burton area is too big and will impact greatly on local infrastructure and the well being of...
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Losing valuable arable land not enough benefits for locals
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I believe it is inappropriate to use productive farm land for this purpose. This land should be used for growing food. The use of domestic solar panels to reduce the need for power from the grid would...
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I will be adding further comments in due course once I have had the opportunity to study the submitted documents in detail. The documents produced during the community engagement phase were nothing...
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The main issues are that it is a massive project that is being put alongside three other projects that will dominate an industrialise an agricultural area. The projects are being presented as separate...
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Below is a summary of our relevant representations. We have sent an email with our detailed comments to CottamSolarProject@planninginspectorate.gov.uk which can be published alongside this brief. We...
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I am not convinced that the benefits of solar energy outweigh its disadvantages. My major concerns are the loss of good agricultural land and the toxic elements used in pv cells' construction and the...
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This project uses too much agricultural land that should be used for producing food. This nation is not self sufficient in food production. There are alternative places that could be used instead that...
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I firmly believe that good quality farmland is needed for growing food not energy. Whilst I recognise and support the need for solar power I believe there are more suitable alternatives for solar...
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In times of the vital need for food security, I object to thousands of acres of agricultural land being sacrificed for unreliable, commercial greed and the destruction of this county’s farming...
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As a resident of Marton for over 30 years I would like to object to this development. I believe the use of active and productive arable farmland is wrong. I think that food security is of paramount...
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I feel there are a huge number of issues this project brings up… Loss of farmland Loss of wildlife habitat Loss of countryside to enjoy for physical and mental health Disruption / access during...
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The Neighbourhood Planning committee have made a summary of main issues - Use of agricultural land - Proximity to people's houses - Impact on the local environment including wildlife - Impact of...
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APPLICATION BY COTTAM SOLAR PROJECT LIMITED FOR AN ORDER GRANTING DEVELOPMENT CONSENT ORDER FOR THE COTTAM SOLAR PROJECT Planning Inspectorate Reference Number: EN010133 Section 56 Planning Act 2008:...
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I would support the solar farm if it brought additional benefits for the environment as suggested below. It would also be great if cheaper electricity could be offered to the affected communities for...
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The cumulative effects of all these mammoth solar projects will be absolutely devastating to the villages in the West Lindsey district, totally changing the character of the rural environment that we...
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The whole scheme is ill conceived at best nothing about it is’green’the cost of build the impact on the land to destroy perfectly good farm land especially when we can’t fill supply chains with basic...
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Summary of main issues: - use of agricultural land - proximity to people's houses - impact on the local environment including wildlife - impact of construction phase on local (inadequate)...
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Thank you for the opportunity to register as an interested party on the following project. The Trust notes that a significant number of trees are located within the site boundary for this proposal,...
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Why has lincolnshire been selected as the coverage area for solar projects? Why have solar projects been prioritised over wind farms as wind farms can generate more power than required hence why they...
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The number of proposed solar parks in the West Lindsey area is excessive. Whilst I support efforts to mitigate climate change, I feel removing fertile agricultural land from food production is wrong...
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I am concerned at the loss of arable land and the implications for national food security. This application is just one of many in Lincolnshire covering thousands more acres of arable and farming...
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I strongly object to such huge areas of versatile farmland being turned into to industrialised solar factories at a cost to our food security, rural landscapes, quality of life and wellbeing of anyone...
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I strongly object to this project as this will be a huge blight on the countryside in which I live. I choose to live in the countryside for the simple reason it is the countryside. If I wanted to be...
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I don't agree due to the impact on essential farmland which will be very bad for food production for the whole country. Also there is enough houses being built in our villages without being surrounded...
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I feel need to protect our food growing infrastructure. There are more suitable places for solar panels such as the roofs of all suitable buildings.
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This project will take away a lot of agricultural land for the sake of providing a relatively unreliable source of electricity. Our nation's food security is being abandoned in favour of supposed...
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