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This county has two conflicting requirements – food and energy. Both of these factors have an effect on the county’s balance of payments as we need to import to make up the shortfall. As far as solar...
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I am shocked at the scale of this project in a prime, intensively farmed agricultural area. Scant information has been provided other than maps and bold claims of it's benefits. The benefits claimed...
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I have lived in Lincoln for the majority of my life and have a very long family history going back hundreds of years in the area proposed for this solar farm. I have not received any consultation...
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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...
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This will affect our livestock, the biodiversity of wildlife around us and prevent food being grown on a huge amount of land
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1. The Cottam Solar Project (CSP) is only one of four Solar NSIP proposals in the District of West Lindsey, Lincolnshire. 2. The number, scale and impact of all four proposed projects in the local...
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I do not support any of the 4 projects, in particular - its routing. All 4 projects should be looked at as 1. The scale is astronomical. On a personal level as a small land owner, it destroys anything...
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In brief, I want to object because of over the top (enormous) scale of this proposed solar farm. It is located in pretty Lincolnshire (yes, flat, but still characterful and currently unspoiled,...
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The Parish will be impacted by this proposal jointly with the other solar proposals that surround our Parish
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Do not need this solar project
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I object to the solar panels because good agricultural land will be taken out of production.
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Historic England The Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England (HBMCE) is better known as Historic England, and we are the Government’s adviser on all aspects of the historic environment...
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I write to oppose the Cottam Solar Power project Whilst I understand the need for Britain to produce its own energy by various methods including solar farms, I believe other massively important...
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I strongly object to this proposal. It is the first of 4 significant proposals in this area.It would be the largest solar farm in Europe totaling 10,000 acres. All 4 schemes should be looked at a...
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The Cottam Project forms just a part of of a number (4) NSIPP applications in my area. The four combined total a staggering 10,000 acres of agricultural land. they are each just a few short miles from...
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Having moved to the area, to live in the countryside, out of choice, to then discover that the surrounding land was to be industrialised by a large solar development, which subsequently is turning out...
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The Infrastructure will suffer, we already have large lorries thundering through these roads that were only meant to take local and farm traffic, and I have been informed that when the Torksey Bridge...
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1.This application is part of a wider set of applications by the same developer, there are also two further applications by two other developers. They al use the same cable routes to get to the grid...
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1.In the UK solar panels only produce on average around 11% of their rated output, They do this best on summer days when we least need it. When demand is at it's highest in winter evenings they are...
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I do not agree with the solar farm going ahead as we need to grow our own food in this country instead of importing a huge percentage from abroad, the land proposed is very good farm land and produces...
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I am against the scheme as thousands of acres of our Lincolnshire food producing farming land will be destroyed. With the current situation with in the war in Ukraine and both Ukraine and Russia...
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Cottam – Representation Comments: • This application is just 1 of 4 (currently) within a few miles of each other. The total area would amount to around 10,000 acres. These 4 projects, at present, are...
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This is planned to happen in the field next to our farm. It will affect the wildlife, our live stock and the agricultural life around us on land which can be used to grow food
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I fully understand we need renewable energy resources. It was stated when we were going through the Brexit process it was the opportunity to become more self-sufficient in food production reducing...
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The use of good farm land for solar farms.
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This development should not go ahead for the following reasons; Local disruption to local communities when under construction No clear plan for when the site is disposed of. The loss of quality...
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There is a need for energy security. There is also a need for food security. Using a large area of prime agricultural farm land for the purpose of generating electricity I consider to be foolish. If...
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It is my understanding that the Cottam proposal is Just 1 of 4 Solar schemes within a localised area and in total would cover up to 10,000 acres. This would be a vast area of our countryside that is...
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I object to this development as I consider the use of arable agricultural land for solar panels totally inappropriate. Solar panels should be fitted to all new residential and commercial buildings or...
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Overall, Natural England are satisfied that the proposals address the majority of potential impacts to the natural environment. The only areas of concern we consider require further assessment and or...
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This is my formal representation to become an interested party and I call for the Planning Inspectorate to take particular note of the information in the first paragraph. Together with Map 1, which it...
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Food security is threatened by this project due to the land being of a high enough grade to grow cereal crops. There are also significant impacts to wildlife in the area which can currently cross...
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I’m writing to OBJECT this application and request the County Council reject the proposal. There is no room for oncoming cars or lorries to pass. This single track road has only 1 passing place (only...
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Concerned about loss of agricultural land Loss of habitat and wildlife size of the development Will just see a sea of glass
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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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This solar farm project is going to cover thousands of acres of productive agricultural land. It will be an eyesore in what is at present unspoilt countryside. It will be seen from the Lincolnshire...
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Consultation Feedback re Cottam Solar Farm proposal The response below is from the British Horse Society however our volunteers in the county may also respond at a local level. The British Horse...
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I strongly object to this proposal. It is the first of 4 significant proposals in this area.It would be the largest solar farm in Europe totaling 10,000 acres. All 4 schemes should be looked at a...
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I oppose this project. This is one of several huge potential solar installations in a 6 mile radius. This project will ruin several thousand acres of productive arable land for many years. It is too...
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The following representations are submitted on behalf of Northern Powergrid (Yorkshire) PLC as an electricity undertaker for the area within which the Cottam Solar Project is located: Northern...
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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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Willingham by Stow Parish Council strongly oppose the massive scale of the Cottam Solar Project that have been earmarked for the area. The parish council support plans for renewable energy generation...
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To add onto what I’ve said many times before, and for the comments to be noted by the deadline, I repeat - These projects are neither wanted nor needed here. The amount of electricity generated by...
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I object to the use of the access road for the purpose of the solar farm. This is a much loved and well used area used by horse riders, dog walkers and walkers and runners. People take their grand...
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this is an important access road to the river Trent and is used for recreation such as walking and horse riding. This will be another part of the development that encroaches on wildlife. The area is...
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I am writing to the lack of thought by the developers to the damage to wildlife, Badgers, Foxes, Hares, etc which will be severly damaged due to Fences being placed around the solar panels, this will...
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The proposed extension to the DCO area interacts with the Board maintained Rampton Beck 1, Seymour Drain and Un-named Drain 24. Previously, comments have been offered relating to the Board's...
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Based on the revised order limits ‘redline’, in drawing CR1/C2.1_A_CR December 2023 downloaded from...
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This is not a safe efficient project. The impact on the rural community is immense if this and the other projects are allowed to go ahead. Compulsory takeover of farmland reduces the food available....
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The land is an important access road to the river trent that is used for recreation and had an abundance of wildlife including badger sets. The land has recently again shown flooding which will be...
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7000Acres Relevant Representation 1. Summary Introduction: 7000Acres are a group of volunteers seeking to address the fact that our community faces development of solar farms on an unprecedented scale...
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I object to the Recent material changes to the CSP application dated 21st November 2023 and ask why this has happend a full two months after the same application change was requested for the 'Gate...
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I wish to comment on the area where the cables are planned to come to the east of the River Trent. This is an area of beauty, beloved by those seeking relaxation and also for a diversity of wildlife....
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Apart from the threat to food security of the whole, huge proposal, the loss of land for health-giving outdoor exercise would be devastating. mental health is greatly improved by closeness to nature,...
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