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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