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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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