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This is the initial response from Aldington and Bonnington Parish Council (ABPC). We represent the two parishes of Aldington and Bonnington. We wish to formally register our interest in the...
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Project too large & will cause a detrimental impact on the village. Too close to residential areas & concerned about noise from battery stations.
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Following the Planning Inspectorate’s decision 09/07/24 to accept the application for a Development Consent Order (‘DCO’) for the Stonestreet Green Solar project, Ashford Borough Council (the...
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I am concerned about the impact on wildlife, including skylarks, yellowhammers and brown hare. Public rights of way are restricted in the current proposal. There will be visual impact particularly...
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This proposed area is uphill from the back of our property and will be visible from our garden and home. I know from experience the low hum of the batteries is very disturbing especially when trying...
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This solar project is way too large. Will ruin nature and natural beauty and wildlife. What studies have been done to show so many solar panels are not detrimental to human and animal Heath? These...
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I consider the location, size of the project and impact to the area to be unsuitable. Whilst I appreciate that we need alternative solutions for power generation, there are buildings, houses and car...
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Concentrated energy generation and the risk to UK energy security Completed in 1986, the Converter Station in Church Lane, Aldington has developed into one of the most significant parts of the UK...
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1. Part of the land comprised in a solar project which is being developed by EDF Renewables Solar Limited and EDF Energy Renewables Limited (the “EDF Solar Site”) is included in the Order Land. EDF...
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1. Part of the land comprised in a solar project which is being developed by EDF Renewables Solar Limited and EDF Energy Renewables Limited (the “EDF Solar Site”) is included in the Order Land. EDF...
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My family live in the area and I am passionate about preventing the destruction of farming land, the destruction of local access and the destruction of the look and feel of the countryside and...
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This proposal is far too big and too close to the village. It comes right into the core village, both Bank Road and Goldwell Lane being heavily used by local traffic. The entrance to Fields 20,21 and...
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I’ve lived in or near Aldington for the last 45 years. I chose this village for my son and I to live in because of its rural unspoilt nature. This project will destroy the green space we have and love
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PINs Registration and Relevant Representation Form on behalf of Historic England Section 56 Planning Act 2008 Response deadline: 12th September 2024 Project : Stonestreet Green Solar Farm...
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Concerns: - no clear explanation has been given on the oversizing of the scheme. It will results in a greater visual impact, biodiversity loss and loss of amenity for us as a community. - the size of...
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The panels located on the Aldington Ridge will have a significant negative impact on our beautiful rural views. Screening high areas is impossible and would still be ugly. I am concerned for the loss...
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Batteries: no meaningful consultation on batteries; particularly regarding the scattergun placement approach and fire risk, visual impact and noise. The scattergun approach has not been justified or...
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Concentrated energy generation and the risk to national security Completed in 1986, the Converter Station in Church Lane, Aldington has developed into one of the most significant parts of the UK...
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The areas affected by this project are after the Aldington reservoir, I have reason to believe that this will dramatically change the natural land drainage and an adverse effect on the surrounding...
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My family and I have farmed the land around Goldwell lane for the last 60 years and I would like to strongly disagree will the new land classification of the land in Goldwell lane .Since moving to to...
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I am against this project as I believe it will have a huge impact on the wildlife in the area, which is already struggling due to the loss of many of the hedgerows over the years. It will be a scar on...
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As I live in Aldington village this Solar development will have direct impact on my life here and well being. I also have issues with the application. IMPACT - Visual I live on the Aldington Ridge and...
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My concerns are the following · That 116 battery containers in the fields surrounding our villages will cause unnecessary industrialisation of the countryside, creating noise pollution, fire risk,...
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There are a number of areas which I feel need further consideration, as follow: 1. Visual Impact: this proposed development is centered around a wide river valley (formerly flood plain) which runs...
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Energy security and sustainability is a very important national issue. Food production is equally, a very important issue for national security and sustainability. I personally consider, we should...
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-The proposed development will be highly visible -I am concerned about the impact on wildlife. The inclusion of wildlife 'gaps' in the security fencing is not good enough. We have lots of foxes,...
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Concerned about infrastructure, especially traffic, fire safety and quality of village life, including wildlife.
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As the newly elected Member of Parliament for the Weald of Kent, I am registering my interest in this project and in support of objections raised by Aldington and Bennington Parish Council and...
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Dear Sir, Madam Re: Application for an Order Granting Development Consent for Stonestreet Green Solar – Relevant Representation Submission Following the Planning Inspectorate’s acceptance (9 July...
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Kent Wildlife Trust (KWT) engaged with EPL 001 Limited prior to the submission of the Development Consent Order. While efforts have been made to address some of the points raised and measures have...
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1) Location & Visual Impact: Why use farmer’s fields? Taking away productive agricultural land is nothing short of a crime. It is the job of central government to prescribe what land should be used...
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Questions remain about the archaeological reporting done by Wardell Armstrong as there are two areas which do not appear to have been fully assessed both of which are seen in the Kent HER. The first...
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I wish to object to the proposed development for the following key reasons. Size and Visual impact – The Stonestreet Green Solar development covers an area of 462 acres which amounts to 25% of the...
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ISSUE – Alternative Land My understanding is that there is plenty of appropriate land between the M20 and the High Speed train that could easily take the panels away from our village ridge. If this is...
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I am concerned about the visual impact on the environment from such a large development which will have a significant impact on the local area.
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Concerns include Damage to the environment with large areas of farmland lost to both the processes to install solar panels, as well as the panels themselves in place for decades and the subsequent...
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Apart from all the impacts I have read and am worried about is there any data about the danger to health of living within such a huge area of energy collection, as well as the danger of fire? What...
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It’s going to Destroy the wildlife infrastructure for decades & probably help wipeout some species. Yes I know it has to be built in someone’s backyard - But… Aldington is one of the few areas that...
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Horrendous for Aldington and everyone who lives here. Ruining walks, wildlife, roads. Completely change the village and rural life. Plenty of land not near villages elsewhere in the country.
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Natural England will submit our relevant representations by email
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1. We act for Network Rail Infrastructure Limited (Network Rail) and have been instructed to submit relevant representations on its behalf. As a statutory undertaker affected by the proposed DCO we...
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Aldington has a proud heritage as a rural community with a strong agricultural background which will be lost for ever if this site proceeds on the current scale. The impact on the village lifestyle...
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Things to consider: • The true scale of this huge solar development is yet to be realised - the unsightly battery storage – think shipping containers breaking through a sea of gray and silver. • How...
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I am registering to express my objection to the Stonestreet Green Solar proposal, due to several significant issues.
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Scale of project is too large and will have a serious negative impact on the small community of Aldington and will permanently damaged the appearance and diversity of the natural environment.
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My personal concerns of the solar farm are the negative effects of the (Redacted) which is on the border of the farmland to be used for solar panels . The noise and disruption will cause a lot of...
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Now aged 21, I have grown up in Aldington enjoying the rural life and while I like to think I am more open-minded than older generations are about change and new technologies such as solar energy, I...
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Smeeth Parish y is concerned about the traffic generated from the site build. We also support Aldington and Bonnington and Mersham Parish Councils in their objections.
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Stonestreet Green Solar Areas for concern Visual amenity Large parts of the development are located on the Aldington Ridge. The area is predominantly arable farmland with wide ranging views. The...
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SOLAR MUST BE IN THE RIGHT PLACE – any survey of Aldington residents would reveal that virtually all are in favour of solar power BUT not installed in this manner. I’m sure most would welcome one or...
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Major concerns about the scale of this proposed installation. I am particularly concerned about the inclusion of multiple battery storage facilities as there have been many spontaneous fires in...
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I am concerned about this project for the following reasons: 116 battery containers in the fields surrounding our village Visual destruction of our countryside Fire and contamination risk from the...
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There are over 40,000 horses passported to residents living in Kent, with an economic contribution of over £278 million per annum to the economy, much of which is spent locally (livery yards,...
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I am registering to express my strong objection to the proposed Stonestreet Green Solar farm. My concerns are as follows: Severe Environmental Impact: The land targeted for this project is crucial for...
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1) Location & Visual Impact: Why use farmer’s fields? Taking away productive agricultural land is nothing short of a crime. It is the job of central government to prescribe what land should be used...
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The following is a list of headings from our representation. The full representation has been sent by email as per prior agreement with Jo Shanks. 1. Aldington Ridge - Visual Impact 2. Batteries 3....
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• Visual Impact The parts of the scheme located on the Aldington Ridge cannot be screened which means that the scheme will be visible from a wide area. It will have an adverse impact on the rural...
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Industrialisation of Aldington and its cumulative impact The Converter Station in Church Lane, Aldington is significant in terms of its connectivity to the National Grid, in which form it provides...
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The rural amenity that generations of Aldington villagers have enjoyed would be badly affected by this proposed development. Any screening would be ineffective on the high ground and habitat loss...
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I object most strongly to this planning application on the following basis: 1. The scale of the scheme and the visual impact. Whilst I support solar energy when installed on houses or on industrial...
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The proposal to site a large solar industrial estate on farmland close to Aldington in Kent is, in my view, misconceived. Much has been said elsewhere about the adverse impact such a large development...
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I have several issues with the proposed solar farm which include the loss of habitat for many animals and the damage that the project will have to the countryside both during the project and after the...
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I am strongly supportive of green energy. However wind and solar are intermittent and energy storage has to be dramatically improved if we are to become carbon neutral. Putting up a massive number of...
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This development will spoil the surrounding area, drive down house prices in the village of Aldington and take arable land out of food production.
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I strongly OBJECT to this scheme for the following reasons, 1. The Visual Impact The panels located on the Aldington Ridge will have a significant impact on our rural amenity. Screening high areas is...
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Loss of valuable farmland - 46% of our country's produce is imported delivering a significant carbon footprint. With continual loss of viable farmland this will only increase, negating any carbon...
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CPRE Kent is an independent charity that works closely alongside the other CPRE branches, as well as the national CPRE organisation. Whilst we recognise the urgent need to transition to net zero, this...
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I live in the village which will be surrounded by the solar development and am concerned about the environmental impact both from the landscape visualisation, especially along Aldington ridge viewed...
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That 116 battery containers in the fields surrounding our villages will cause unnecessary industrialisation of the countryside. · The visual impact of solar panels and batteries on the Aldington Ridge...
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This proposal is ill-conceived and the applicant has shown no real appetite to engage with the local community to make it acceptable. It would fundamentally change the rural nature of Aldington,...
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This project will completely decimate such a huge area of countryside. So many habitats and wildlife will be destroyed. This IS viable farmland and NOT brownfields. Why is this not being carried out...
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I am making this representation as an equine veterinary surgeon who rides with my children on the lanes around Aldington, mainly Laws Lane, Bank Road and the byway AE396, from my parent’s farm...
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This vast area of land covered by these industrial solar panels would be a huge loss to the village along with the years and years of loss of the crops that should be grown on this agricultural land...
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Here we have another long term scheme project which will have a devastating impact on the countryside and way of life in the village of Aldington. Not only will vast areas of farmland be taken up with...
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Concerned about the impact this project will have on the outstanding natural beauty of the area.
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The location is not suitable, it will destroy or impact vital habitat for a multitude of species and will breach many habitat protection directives. Please reconsider and use funding to install solar...
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Concerned about the scale of this project In a rural area, the damage to rural villages in terms of traffic and construction, noise and light pollution, damage to habitat and environment, loss of farm...
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This proposed project impacts too much on the core of the village of Aldington. The core of the village occupies around 50 acres of land. The proposed project extends over some 400 acres and surrounds...
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I am a concerned resident of Aldington where I have lived for over 30 years. In principle I understand the need for renewable energy and indeed we have solar panels on our own house , however,I...
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I am concerned about the visual impact of the proposed solar scheme. The majority of panels will be visible on the approach into Aldington from the A20, hedges will not hide them as they will be on...
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Here we have another long term scheme project which will have a devastating impact on the countryside and way of life in the village of Aldington. Not only will vast areas of farmland be taken up with...
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This is too big for our village, it is too near to housing, the sheltered housing and school. It will cause major disruption to our small village and harm the countryside along with so many other...
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I am writing to formally express my opposition to the planning application for the proposed solar farm in our area. While I support renewable energy initiatives, this project raises significant...
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Please don’t destroy our wildlife!!! We don’t need solar! Use it on a car parks!
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· That 116 battery containers in the fields surrounding our villages will cause unnecessary industrialisation of the countryside · The visual impact of solar panels and batteries on the Aldington...
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The Kent Countryside Access Forum advises Kent County Council (KCC) and others on ways to improve public rights of way and green spaces in Kent. It is made up of volunteers who aim to provide a...
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I am utterly horrified about the scale of the proposed scheme. This is supposed to be rural England so what on earth are we covering vital farmland with solar panels which are a complete eyesore and...
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This project will be disastrous for the greenery, local property prices and is down right too big for the area. This should be far away from civilisation.
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My biggest issue is the very unpleasant visual impact on the environment abutting the village of Aldington and its immediate surrounds, It will destroy a large attractive landscape and seems to be a...
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I wish to register as an interested party and state my objections to the planning application. In general terms, the Labour party has indicated a change to planning policy for housing so there is an...
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Here we have another long term scheme project which will have a devastating impact on the countryside and way of life in the village of Aldington. Not only will vast areas of farmland be taken up with...
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Introduction We are instructed by National Grid Interconnectors Limited Plc (‘NGIL’) in relation to the application made by EPL 001 Limited (‘the Applicant’) for a Development Consent Order (‘the...
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National Highways (“NH”) has been appointed by the Secretary of State for Transport as a strategic highways company under the provisions of the Infrastructure Act 2015. In accordance with the...
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The main issues and impacts of this proposal are as follows - The proposal is too large for the location. It takes up 25% of all undeveloped land in the parish, which is hugely over-scaled. The...
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· That 116 battery containers in the fields surrounding our villages will cause unnecessary industrialisation of the countryside. · The visual impact of solar panels and batteries on the Aldington...
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I do not think that we are being well enough informed as to why this project has to be so big!
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Firstly I've found the consultation process regarding this scheme to be very poor, the visualisations were very misleading, saying that they would plant screens would never work as both Aldington and...
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With reference to proposed solar farm, why has consideration not been given to the large area of land between the rear of Evegate Business Park and the Converter station this area of land has no...
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Proposed site is overbearing on village, irreversible damage to vegetation and wildlife. Traffic increased on a junction that already is an accident blackspot. Too big project for a small village,...
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Battery containers in the fields surrounding our villages will cause unnecessary industrialisation of the countryside The visual impact of solar panels and batteries on the Aldington Ridge will...
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