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Very concerned that this enormous project is far too ambitious for the area and that contrary to the project sponsors this is not a “green” viable solution to our energy crisis. This must not happen...
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I strongly object to these solar farms taking over so much agricultural land at 10,000 acres. The size and height will have a detremental inpact on the views from the surrounding villages and Lincoln...
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Dear Planning Inspectorate, We live in a small area of West Lindsey, Lincolnshire that has been targeted by an unprecedented 4 Solar NSIP proposals covering a cumulative 10,000 acres of farmland. Our...
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I am registering with a view that the proposed solar development would be detremental to the outlying area and village properties. Wildlife would be greatly affected. The panels, and storage facility...
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I am concerned because this project is one of several which will have a massive impact on this area. It is indefensible to try to consider the projects separately, and in isolation. The effect on all...
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I am concerned that food producing land will be lost and that the environment will be damaged beyond repair.
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I believe the projects will be detrimental to wildlife, the local environment and local people
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I am registering my interest in this project due to my property being directly impacted by it. I am very concerned about the visual impact on the village of Stow and the surrounding countryside. My...
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The Cottam proposal is just 1 of 4 Solar farms planned within a few miles of each other. Combined this would be the largest solar complex in Europe. 10,000 acres in total. Considering the impact all...
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This project will have a significant impact on local quality of life, ecosystems and residents with very little benefit. I agree we need to invest in renewable energy but this is the wrong type of...
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This project is industrialisation of good agricultural land. It must be considered along with the 3 other solar farm projects planned in close proximity to each other and not viewed in isolation. The...
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The solar farm in question is in a beautiful countryside setting that is criss crossed with footpaths and public rights of way. The development would wreck the enjoyment of these rights of way for...
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I am registering because I believe that using arable land for solar farms to the extent that this is planned is negligent. Not only is it damaging to the landscape on this scale it is actually...
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This project needs to be considered alongside the further 3 that are trying to turn a total of 10000 acres of productive arable agricultural land to the north of Lincoln into solar installations,...
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Main issues: loss of countryside and agricultural land which would increase the country's dependence on food imports. Solar panels could be put on all new industrial buildings and houses without...
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Solar is not the best option for electricity production. Wind power would be better. We also need the farmland for produce. The size of these solar farms are ridiculous.
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The Cottam Solar Project will impact on my home, and family life daily. 1. The fields proposed will be sited right next to my house, and will be in constant sight from all windows at the front and...
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All local projects should be examined together and not individually. Farmland should be retained for food production. Putting solar panels on farmland isn’t the best place for them, use brownfield...
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I object to the Cottam Solar Project which is one of four giant solar farm proposals in West Lindsey, Lincolnshire. Our family home of 20 years and the personally funded wildlife project we have been...
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Against the proposal for the use of farmland for solar. The acreage in question would be a significant loss to food production for Lincolnshire.
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My objections to these projects are :- 1. The impact the solar Farms will have on Lincolnshires wildlife, particularly as there is already a huge decline in wildlife in this country. In other...
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The Cottam Solar Project will impact on my home, and family life daily. 1. The fields proposed will be sited right next to my house, and will be in constant sight from all windows at the front and...
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I do not agree with the size of the works and the effect it will have on the landscape
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The proposal is one of, currently four, all of which plan to utilise farmland, primarily arable, to produce energy using photovoltaic technologies. Solar has a part to play in the UK energy mix, but...
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Cottom is 1 of 4 sites proposed for solar panels and all the sites should be assessed together as the total area is 10,000 acres. This is prime farm land for food production which we cannot afford to...
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Concern regarding size and scale of the Cottam Solar project .Ineffective scheme.Ill thought out use of this resource.inappropriate use of agricultural land and .generation of solar power in sunny...
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I’m all in favour of this proposal, the more we can do to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels the better!
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The Cottam project has been presented in an isolated way that tries to disguise the cumulative effect that it will have along with the 3 other adjacent solar farms in the environment. These 4 projects...
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The Cottam Solar Project will impact on my home, and family life daily. 1. The fields proposed will be sited right next to the house, and will be in constant sight from all windows at the front and...
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I object to the proposed Cottam Solar Project for the following reasons:- Whilst I agree that solar power is a source of energy that needs to be considered, the solar farms should be built on...
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I am an landowner affected by the Cottam Solar projects (all of the various ones involving connections to Cottam power station). I wish to strongly object to these proposals as the parties involved...
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I am very concerned that we are giving up thousand of acres of good quality farm land to inefficient power generation. The impact on the local scenery will devastating as well as on wildlife. The...
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1) the most important issue is that you are only being asked to assess 25% of the proposal. Cottom is only one of four different neighbouring schemes. In order to give proper consideration it is...
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I'm a farmer with a Farm next to the proposed solar farm. The land next to me contains good versatile agricultural land some of which is grade 2. The amount food producing land is frightening. In this...
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The overall Solar proposals are too vast for the area. We are continuing to import food rather than ensuring that we are self sufficient and the proposed area will result in a loss of agricultural...
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This application is just too huge. It will have a massively detrimental effect on the lives of so many, on wildlife and food proctor. Total madness
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Land owned by Winterquay borders Cottam 3A, Cottam 3B and Cottam 1. In my opinion, these areas are not suitable for large scale, long term solar development. The disruption to the daily life and work...
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With the gas price and electricity price so high. This is a great project and it’s going to help the environment, and help stop global warming.
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I oppose the Cottam Solar project on the following grounds. Cumulative effect of not 1 but 4 Solar NSIPs (10,000 acres) in West Lindsey with only a few miles between solar array stations. This would...
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Spoil our countryside
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The proposed project would be extremely detrimental to the Lincolnshire countryside views for not only residents but also visitors and tourists too. The aesthetic value of open green fields is greatly...
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I agree in principle to having Solar Panels in the UK but not at the expense of using good Arable & Grazing farm land. There is plenty of suitable land available in the UK that cannot be used for...
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Graded Farm Land being use for solar panels instead of food production. Solar panels are not viable averages are about 9% on a sunny day
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I strongly object to the Cottam solar project. Farmland is for feeding the nation not for the latest energy fad, which seems to be ground mounted solar panels. These land hungry schemes have no place...
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There are many aspects to my concerns over this and other proposed solar projects. The scale of the projects and others proposed is. This project on its own would be the largest of its kind in the UK...
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Using 3000 acres of food producing farmland on which to mount solar panels and calling it energy infrastructure is nonsensical and will not solve the energy crisis but could easily exacerbate a food...
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I would like to inform you of the impact this project will have on the locals and the local economy. The land which has been targeted for Solar installation is land that is currently the recreation...
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I’m extremely concerned and upset about the solar planning in our area. We purchased the house in 2021 and one of the main reasons for buying this property was because of the beautiful views. I’m very...
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the company Green island solar have failed to address any concern about the location of the panels with regards to the property i live in such as the visual impact. the flood risks involved and...
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My main issues are :- These projects are a waste of good land. If the farmers and owners don't want the land it should be used for young people to start new farming ventures. Once the land is used for...
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