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It could be because it ruins the beautiful landscape which is a haven for wildlife, bees, butterflies many on the endangered list. Or this would take prime agricultural land out of food production for...
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I object to this proposal as it will affect the character of the village of Brafferton - surrounding it with solar panels. The proposals are disproportionate.
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I STRONGLY OBJECT TO BYERS GILL INDUSTRIAL SITE This project has no benefit to the local community whatsoever. We have been hoodwinked into believing that this project will be a benefit to our...
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Object to Byer’s Gill
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Visual effect and destruction of village character , proximity to homes I am sure you could fine somewhere else away from villages
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it ruins the beautiful landscape which is a haven for wildlife, bees, butterflies many on the endangered list. It would take prime agricultural land out of food production for over 40 years when this...
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I object in the strongest possible terms to the Byers Gill Solar development. I have many concerns about the destruction of the environment, wild life loss and long term disappearance of prime...
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Proximity to residents homes, traffic generated and its effects on roads
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My concerns are the impact this will have on the natural world both in terms of limiting habitat and wildlife being able to prosper safely. I am also concerned about any impact this will have on...
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I STONGLY OBJECT To the Byers Gill Solar Industrial site. There are many, many reasons why this proposal is unacceptable, I am confident that the many residents, friends, family and the wider...
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I object to this development as it is detrimental to the area and reduces the available amount of farming land when there is a national shortage of such land
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I object to Byers Gill solar farm. I have lived in Bishopton since I was a child and value the peace and quiet of our Conservation village. This is a historic village with a Motte and Bailey castle...
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As a current resident of Brafferton I am extremely concerned that the infrastructure in our village is not good enough to take increased traffic especially larger commercial vehicles that will need...
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I object and am 100% against the Byers Gill Solar development. Solar farms are nothing to do with farming, they are industrial solar power stations which are located in completely the wrong location,...
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I Strongly object To such a large-scale industrial project on agricultural land. I understand the argument that is being made for energy security, but this should not be at the expense of food...
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The building of sola panels will affect the wildlife drastically in this area,various endangered specious live in this area including nests and voles
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I strongly and unequivocally object to the Byers Gill Solar development. My objections stem from grave concerns regarding the irreversible damage it will inflict upon the environment, the loss of...
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I strongly disagree with this project as it will destroy the natural environment & have a highly potential of the disrupt of the local ecosystem
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*I strongly object* it ruins the beautiful landscape which is a haven for wildlife, bees, butterflies many on the endangered list. It would take prime agricultural land out of food production for over...
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the impact it will have on the area and wildlife will be devastating and to the roads with all the extra hgv vehicles
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I understand we need cleaner energy, my issue with solar is we get most power when we need it the least and on cold dark winter days get less power and need it more, so this then means we an...
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I strongly disagree with this proposal of planning application, as it will totally destroy the natural environment of the local community & have a impact of the local wildlife
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The land should be left as it is. There’s too many species that would be lost
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I grew up next to one of the proposed sites, and have spent the last 33 years walking the fields and thinking how lucky I am to have access to this area. The area is home to so much of our traditional...
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This is an area of agricultural and natural habitats and the proposed solar farm of 2600 acres will have a devastating effect on the environment and the local residents. There is a site of SNCI which...
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Removing the countryside for solar farming. Build it on Redcar steelworks!!!
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Taking productive land out of use
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Strongly opposed to the development. 1. Taking Prime agricultural land out of food production when this country already produces 40% less food than is required. 2. Change to the character of the local...
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I spend a lot of time with my brother, we are both vetrans. He lives on the edge of this project field and the area allows us both to relax and forget what we both have gone through. This project will...
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Putting panel on all the country side and villages better off putting turbines out at sea. Leave the country side so people can enjoy not seeing panel all over. Taking up all the country side for...
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I strongly object because it will ruin the beautiful landscape which is a haven for wildlife, bees and butterflies; many of which that are on the endangered list. It will also take over prime...
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The country views will be lost spoiling the history and character of the whole area. The woodlands will be destroyed including habitats for wildlife, ponds etc. agricultural land will be lost...
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Additional Traffic. Harmful to wildlife. Turning our country side into an industrial eye sore. No to solar farm
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I am writing to express my strong objection to the construction of a solar farm ‘Byers Gill’ around Great Stainton village. The construction of the farms will take good agricultural land out of food...
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[REDACTED] having a deep affinity to the land and its people, I object to the size and scale of this huge development. The proportion of land taken out of production is massive, land which should be...
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I am Strongly opposed to this proposed project. The panels will be visible from my home. As I can no longer work, I get great enjoyment from spending time in my garden, which is my sanctuary where I...
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I STRONGLY DISAGREE with this project - Byers Gill Solar Development. It will be a loss to excellent agricultural ground - leading to a devastating effect to the rich wildlife in that area. As a...
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I strongly oppose the solar farm I am originally from the area and frequently visit family members I love the countryside and wildlife in the area and feel this will completely destroy the area and be...
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Context I am a resident of Great Stainton which is situated on the highest piece of land in the area and has a panoramic views to the west, south and east of farmland and onto the Cleveland Hills...
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A lot of very productive agricultural land will be lost. There will be a terrible visual impact Surely there must be more appropriate sites that aren't as close to villages & homes? Loss of wildlife...
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The impact of this project would be massively detrimental to the natural environment in the area, affecting wildlife, local residents and taking up valuable farmland. It would spoil the rural nature...
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The project needs to be stopped for the following reasons: - The total destruction of habitat for wildlife in an area of great natural beauty. Not only for species such as deer, hares, duck and game...
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This will create a blot on the landscape, taking more land away from farming & escalating price hikes on future imported foods that we now have to rely on as we don’t have the land to grow our own...
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My objections to Byers Gill Solar Farm Planning Proposal are as follows:- 1. My personal objections to this 'Solar Farm' proposal derive from [Redacted] developers, officers, and planning authorities...
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I am opposed to this program. We moved out to the country side to get away from the noise dust and to get closer to nature. We have every thing from deer badgers and foxes which we can see from our...
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I object to this proposal as it will ruin the aesthetics of our beautiful countryside. I live local
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I object to the proposed development on environmental grounds. The area is a valuable habitat for resident and visiting wildlife species and the development will cause irreparable damage.
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I'm strongly against this project as I feel it will upset wildlife scenery and the general country feel I have while travelling. I decide to travel most days the back roads as I feel it's a nicer...
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Why are you taking good agricultural land out of food production when there are many empty industrial sites that this could be located at? Also the impact on the local wildlife habitat that will be...
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As a former resident, I farmed for 40 years adjacent to the proposed development. I am concerned, firstly, about the size of the solar farm, it is quite out of keeping with the surrounding...
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I support the Byers Gill Solar Farm proposal. We need to be accepting the difficult challenge of generating a much greater proportion of renewable energy whilst also supporting and providing tangible...
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It will be destroying an area of natural beauty and agricultural farm land which will have environmental consequences in the immediate and surrounding area.
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Re Byers Gill Solar Development will be totally detrimental to the incredible different species of wildlife that live and co habit on the proposed site. There is a wildlife pond which will be within...
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I disagree with the idea to produce a solar plant in the nearby area of smaller towns, this will cause a lot of negative effects to the nearby area and remove valuable natural land that is used for...
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Byers Gill Solar Farm This will damage the wild life and habitat of many animals It will also cause an eye sore for the village
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I strongly oppose this site, as there are many places to build this farm where it does not effect our beautiful villages and lush country side this farm is far too close to towns and villages and will...
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i am strongly opposed to this for environmental reasons. The character, landscape and wildlife will be destroyed in an area of the country that cannot afford to lose more green spaces. there are many...
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I live in the village of Great Stainton and the proposed plans show the surrounding area to have a large volume of Solar Panels covering what is currently fields. I have moved to this area a property...
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I strongly object to Byers Gill Solar Farm due to some of the the following and more reasons:- It will ruin the landscape of the whole area. Huge effect including destruction of a huge amount of...
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I STRONGLY OBJECT TO THESE PROPOSALS As a professional whose working life has been in the Construction Industry I am aghast at the lack of detail and due diligence in preparing elements of this...
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I strongly object to the Byers Gill Solar Farm on the following grounds: Having moved to the village in the last twelve months I have found absolute joy in my daily walks around the village and onto...
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This scheme is far too large and will swamp and devestate the countryside and the overall appearance of the ancient villages in this area.
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Turning a small village into an industrial estate,country roads not suitable for the extra traffic.The loss of use of GOOD agriculture land and affecting the usual foraging path of the local deer.I...
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OBJECTION TO THE BYERS GREEN SOLAR DEVELOPMENT. I live about one and half miles from Bishopton village. Near my property Gately Moor Solar development has already been granted planning permission by...
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I object to the proposed solar panel farm – Byers Gill on the following grounds: The prime minister and several ministers have stated within parliament and also in conferences that solar farms would...
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I AM VEHEMENTLY OPPOSED TO THIS WHOLE DEVELOPMENT AND OBJECT MOST STRONGLY Byers Gill Solar Factory (I refuse to call it a solar farm that is a misnomer) will desecrate the beautiful farming country...
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The hamlet of Great Stainton will be almost completely surrounded by solar panels, thus losing the country even more agricultural land. We are told that we need food producers yet this flies in the...
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I visit this house multiple times throughout the year, and have done so for over 10 years now. This infrastructure would greatly ruin this experience that I have assumed to be lifelong.
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CPRE is concerned about the loss of valuable agricultural land for solar arrays and has been promoting the use of rooftops, particularly commercial buildings, for this purpose. Even if the land is not...
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As a lifelong resident of Great Stainton and a project manager deeply involved in the energy transition, I am compelled to express my concerns regarding the proposed Byers Gill wind farm. While I...
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The Club will wish to consider the potential impact on farmland birds in this area plus waterfowl. The proposed site covers a wide area which appears to include areas of Discover Brightwater. There...
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• disruption to villages during construction, large machinery through the village. •rural communities need protecting •rich wildlife and biodiversity. This is NOT a brown field site ! • The sheer...
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In The Times of 21st March there was a topic suggesting that "Living close to a preserved heritage site improves the quality of life" Maybe, but in our case the direct opposite would result if this...
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I am very much against the proposal of the solar farm, not only as it will destroy our beautiful country side but I visit the area daily due to keeping our horses in the area and it will be a complete...
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I would like to know how big the development is and what impact it would have on the environment.
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I am against this project for many reasons but mainly because of the anxiety I am feeling with all the upheaval it will cause to the landscape the livestock the wild birds and me and my family This...
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My day-to-day quality of life will be affected significantly due to this project. During the construction phase the daily use of heavy goods lorries on roads inadequate to take said vehicles. In the...
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Make sure that land is not prime agricultural land taken out of production. Grade 3/4. Visibility. Security. Impact of installation on local already damaged country roads.
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I object to the Byers Gill Solar Farm. In case I cannot subsequently add to this my main point are: As I understand any large infrastructure project such as this requires local support which this...
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I know my quality of life will be affected both in the shorter-term installation phase and when the sites become officially operative. This is due to several factors including noise from the battery...
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I object to the application for Byers Gill solar farm. As a resident of Bishopton the lack of local support for the Byers Gill project was made very clear to JMB during the very cursory contact they...
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I am a regular visitor to my twin sister [REDACTED] and have been considering moving closer to her and my brother [REDACTED] who also lives in Bishopton. If the Byers Gill Solar Farm is passed I will...
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I totally object to Byers Gill Solar Farm We are already over run by solar farms in the area & South East County Durham is overwhelmed by them The proposed development will turn Bishopton into an...
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I have several issues and concerns with the proposed Byers Gill Solar Farm. Firstly, and possibly the most important, solar farms are already known to be an inefficient use of land, the amount of...
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Byers Gill on its own is a massive solar farm proposal in a very small geographical area impacting many communities in the disruption in its construction as well as a significant negative visual...
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This project should not be permitted to proceed any further. The consultation process has been poor with poor communication and poor disclosure of details. The resistance to this project is almost...
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I strongly object to this development The visualisations provided by the applicant are not representative of the actual end result. For example on visual 26b Mill Lane. the visualisation after 10...
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I object to this development The proposed development won’t benefit the local community. The power generated by the solar panels will go straight to the national grid – this will not be a source of...
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The area is currently enjoyed by horse riders who keep their horses on one of the 3 livery yards on Mill Lane Bishopton. The solar farm development would turn a pleasant and rural area into an...
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The area is currently enjoyed by walkers, cyclists, local residents, and those travelling from further afield. The solar farm development would turn a pleasant and rural area into an industrialised...
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My concerns are the use of prime agricultural land, in close proximity of a rural village, a blot on the landscape, the increased traffic during construction the flooding in the proposed area due to...
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Project is too large for such a small village and impact will be significant and long term
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This proposed development is too near a village school and takes too much arable land
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Local resident, generally in support of the scheme for environmental reasons. Registering an interest to keep up to date on plans. Particularly interested in impacts on / improvements to rights of way...
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REASONS FOR NOT APPROVING RWE PROPOSALS FOR SOLAR FARMS and information from the NPPF provision paragraphs As a general rule, it takes about 200 acres to generate the same electricity by solar panels...
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REASONS FOR NOT APPROVING RWE PROPOSALS FOR SOLAR FARMS and information from the NPPF provision paragraphs As a general rule, it takes about 200 acres to generate the same electricity by solar panels...
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The proposed Byers Gill Site C, D, E and F and the small section south of Coal -Bank will completely surround the village of Bishopton which is a conservation area. 6 sites is approaching 2000 acres...
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This project will not benefit the communities most closest to it. The sheer industrial scale and visual impact of this project and the harm it will do to the natural character of the area and local...
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I think Bishopton will be surrounded by solar farms which will impact on our visual outlook, also i dont think solar farms should be on prime land which can be used to grow food and grass to graze...
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As a regular visitor to the area it will dramatically affect the character and ambience of the locality. The area is prone to flooding and recently suffered from local disruptions due to excess...
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