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It is proposed that the area in which I live will be impacted by as many as four separate schemes to develop solar farms in a small rural set of communities amounting to about 10,000 acres. This area...
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Compulsory purchase of all land and cable routes is concerning. The original inference was that landowners were already consulted and agreeable to their land being used for solar panels. The scoping...
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I wish to object and express my fear and horror regarding the proposed solar farm for the following reasons. 1. Cottam is only 1 of 4 solar farm proposals being put forward, all side by side within a...
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The size of the solar farm is undeniably going to affect me, my family and the village. Our wellbeing, and our happiness will be affected. The countryside around us will be negatively altered,...
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We all understand the need to acquire green energy but the carbon footprint for acquiring it must be scrutinised in forensic detail and the impact on lives and livelihoods must be taken into account....
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Massive loss to food producing land, visual impact from my house, health safety from massively increased traffic on small rural roads (not suitable). Wildlife impact. And the fact that solar is not...
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The Cottam Solar proposal, at over 3,000 acres, combined with the other 3 proposals have a cumulative effect of 10,000 acres of farmland lost and the industrialisation of the area as a whole. Do you...
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The land to be used in these proposals is good agricultural land that could be better used to help with the countries food security rather than energy.
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I am concerned at the sheer size of the proposed solar farms. Together the largest project in Europe? Is this the best use of agricultural land.?Why not use brownfield sites? How efficient will this...
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The country already cannot feed itself and to use 10,000 acres of arable land for a solar farm is immoral The only people who want this to go ahead are the farmers who are renting their land to the...
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The Cottam Proposal is just 1 of 4 Solar projects within a few miles of each other, amounting to 10,000 acres. This would be the largest solar farm complex in Europe. At present all 4 proposals will...
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Dear Planning Inspectorate, I am objecting to the Cottam solar project for the following reasons. This giant solar farm of 3,000 acres is just one of four massive proposals in a very concentrated part...
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1 Massive disruption on rural roads during construction and continuing disruption by maintenance both contributing to increases in pollution levels. 2. Waste of arable land that has been farmed for...
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Concern that the project is too large in scale. Agricultural land is being used which should continue to be used for food production. No consideration given to installing large scale panels on factory...
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I Would like to object to the solar Project
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Solar energy can play a very limited part in the generation of electricity due to its intermittency needing the sun. Power is most needed in the UK in the winter and the proposed development is a...
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The Cottam Solar proposal, of around 3,000 acres, is 1 of 4 Solar Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) within a few miles of each other and in total they would amount to 10,000 acres...
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This such a rural part of Lincolnshire and it is so important that we protect our farmers and the beautiful countryside. This is an idea area for crop growing which is so important to the welfare of...
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I live in the area of the proposed solar panel farm I am only now being made aware of the true scale of it, I think to have this type of infrastructure close to residential properties would affect...
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This is a rural area and the land should be used for agricultural purposes. The sheer volume of HGVs coming through the villages is another reason not to go ahead with this project - the village roads...
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The Cottam Solar proposal is one of 4 proposed solar farms that when taken together will cover over 10,000 acres of Lincolnshire land, concentrated within West Lindsey District Council.....this vast...
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I disagree with solar factorys being on productive farm land and the scale and quantity that are being submitted on a daily basis. Changing the rural visual outlook for decades of industrial panels...
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I write to you in objection to the Cottam Solar Project, the other 4 solar NSIPs in West Lindsey and indeed all proposed solar projects on UK farmland. After a career in the power industry I have a...
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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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Danger to wildlife Taking away agricultural land where the majority of food is grown in uk The damage to the roadside & verges through many if these small village. Noise, pollution, dirt etc during...
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It is generally accepted that, in planning, there needs to be some sort of area plan within which various developments are considered. Individual planning applications are considered in the context of...
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This proposal is one of four in an area which in total will amass 10,000 acres of land, presently this area is good agricultural land, which under present circumstances, should continue to be used to...
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Please,please do not destroy such a vast area of beautiful farmland around my home. It is vital for my sanity and health. 10,000acres in total is excessive.This is the total acreage for the 4 proposed...
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The single track roads are not suitable, Using farming land that grows food is diabolical The wildlife would be impacted Solar doesn’t produce any power when the sun isn’t out which is most of the...
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The loss of agricultural land and beauty of our countryside. The impact the solar farms will have on wildlife. Get rich quick organisations don’t care one bit about the impact this will have on the...
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As someone who has lived in and around the proposed area my whole life I feel I have an obligation to protect the environment that I grew up in. I believe that the Cottam and West Burton solar...
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We are ambitious in our desire to reverse the declines in nature. We speak authentically with a bold and confident voice, we commit to tell the truth about the state of nature and be clear about what...
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I am shocked at the proposal for the mass implementation of solar farms within one area of Lincolnshire, starting with the first application for the Cottam Solar Project. Lincolnshire is a farming...
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I am very much aware of the destruction and devastation of the World as a whole. In my opinion these solar farms are more detrimental to the environment and not of sufficient benefit to mankind. The...
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The scale of the proposed project along with the other proposed local projects soon to be submitted to the Planning Inspectorate is immense. It's difficult for individuals to imagine the expanse of...
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Firstly, I am in favour of renewable power where it brings real value. Our company does work for several Round 3 and 4 offshore wind farm operators and I am installing solar water and PV systems to...
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I have major concerns that this is part of a project that will if fully implemented leave us with the largest solar farm in Europe using Chinese technology with risks relating to national security...
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I strongly object to this project for the following reasons. 1. This is currently just one project of four multi acre solar and battery storage parks in the area, all within a few Km of each other....
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Concerned that this will mean loss of valuable food producing farmland and will seriously impact on the rich and diverse wild life in this area. I am also extremely concerned that there are a number...
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Solar project is too close to and will negatively impact upon bordering residential areas. The solar projects size will have a major negative impact on the current usage and amenity of the sites and...
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You are using up good agricultural land that provides food for the people..
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This propsed project will have a huge impact on many villages and villagers' lives, not to mention the impact on the entire appearance, mood and wealth of the area. If this proposal goes ahead, many...
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The impact upon local wildlife will be immense, destroying habitats of native orchids and flora. We have active deer whom live around here and there natural trails will be destroyed and food sources....
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I do understand we need greener energy, but we also need to be self sufficient when it comes to feeding the nation, if we continue to use prime arable land for solar farms, we will have no where to...
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1. Project Reference: EN010133. Submitted by Osborne Clarke LLP on behalf of National Grid Electricity Distribution (East Midlands) plc ("NGED"). 2. Osborne Clarke LLP act for NGED whose registered...
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Cottage Is one of four nsip projects that will all be close together with a total of 10 thousand acres the project should be looked at as one project due to the massive impact on the area. Ten...
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I am writing to object in the strongest possible terms to a number of solar project schemes proposed in my area. I would be directly affected by the scheme as one of the proposals is around my house...
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This development will have a significant impact on not only us but the surrounding villages. We do not wish to look out upon acres of solar panels, we bought our property because of the countryside...
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The loss of wildlife will be huge around this area, let alone the food producing farmland especially in this time of crisis. They tell us that they will return the land back to farmland, that will...
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We cannot lose all this good agricultural land to solar panels