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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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