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I STRONGLY OPPOSE BYERS GILL SOLAR FARM
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1. Visual impact The land required for the proposed development is currently open countryside, which provides beautiful unrestricted views across green fields and woodland from residential properties,...
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I am fully against this proposed development. We already have numerous other solar farms that have been passed within a 5km radius of the village, Gateley Moor, Long Pastures and Whinfield to name a...
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I strongly object to the development of the Byers Gill Solar farm. As someone deeply passionate about the outdoors, wildlife, and nature, I know the area and often spend time with family friends in...
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This project is wrong. It will decimate this area and with its construction turn it into an industrial plant. Planned industrialization on this scale is a National issue and anything but green. My...
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Firstly I would like to stress that I am strongly opposed to the Byer’s Gill Solar Development. My family have farmed at Great Stainton for decades and decades, presently my Brother farms the family...
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This development appears to be so large and out of proportion to the area we are in. Inevitably destroying a huge number of wildlife inhabitants, wooded areas and pond areas. The loss of much needed...
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Residents of near by villages will be impacted by the years of vans, trucks, lorries which are delivering parts to build this solar farm. The roads are not built for industrial vehicles, they are...
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As a resident of Bishopton I am appalled at the thought of good crop producing land that the Byers Gill Solar Farm is proposed to be placed. There is so much opposition to this type of project coming...
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Bishopton Conservation Area Our only point of concern on the DCO application relates to the impact on setting of Bishopton Conservation Area. Currently the public right of way through the fields...
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I protest the building of this site, my in laws stay in a local village and the home will soon fall to my future wife and then my child. This is a lovely village to grow old in, how long will that...
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The impact of loss of countryside and affecting the surrounding residents
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The proposed development will mean the total destruction of large amounts of areas that are abundant with beautiful wildlife, we have deer and hare and shrews and many more, we have curlews that nest...
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I regularly visit this village to walk and enjoy the quiet, peaceful area and photograph the wildlife. The wildlife that also enjoy the area will be at best displaced and at worst destroyed, together...
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I am all for green renewable energy but in this case it is situated to close to a school/residential area. The noise and disruption that it will cause for a prolonged time will have a negative impact...
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My regular cycle route takes me all through this area, during which I enjoy the views the wildlife the roads, the roads can be dangerous with the traffic currently using them, however, the thought of...
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I disagree with the planned solar power project of Byers Gill. It’s very close and surrounds the village of Bishopton where my parents home is. The size and area covered will severely impact the...
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I strongly object to the proposed Byers Gill Solar development on the following grounds 1. There is no justifiable reason for putting solar panels on prime agricultural land, food security is...
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I believe this should be declined. The playground where many children of the village play, including my own, will lose much of its character. It and the school would seem surrounded by fencing,...
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It takes approx. 200 acres to generate the same electricity by solar panels as ONE North Sea wind turbine. This represents a grossly inefficient use of precious land, whatever its quality. That said,...
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I would like object to this development on several grounds. The first being that the area for this proposed development is mainly within a Conservation area, I had to get approval from several...
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1. Visual impact The land required for the proposed development is currently open countryside, which provides beautiful unrestricted views across green fields and woodland from residential properties,...
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I wish to register my objection to the Byers Gill solar panel development proposal. I work in the NHS and have spent the last three years working under extremely difficult conditions due to the need...
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I object to the development. My reasons are as follows. I moved from an urban environment to Bishopton specifically to enjoy a rural agricultural setting and raise a family. I wanted my child to enjoy...
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Great Stainton Parish Meeting Comments Context Great Stainton is a small community with the hamlet consisting of 27 houses and is situated on the highest piece of land in the area, having panoramic...
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I object 100% to the Byers Gill solar development and urge the planning inspectorate to reject this planning application. The proposal for the Byers Gill Solar farm is excessive and a total...
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I object and totally oppose the Byers Gill solar farm planning application. It's imperative that planning policy be clarified to prevent companies like RWE proposing such destructive projects in rural...
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I feel there will be too many solar power generation schemes in a small area. I live in Bishopton village, which is in a conservation area, and if the proposed scheme goes ahead the village will be...
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My first reaction to the Byres Gill solar farm is why destroy valuable good quality farm land for a project which has not proven to be a viable proposition. All the facts prove it is not as productive...
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Bishopton Parish Council formally supports the Action Group which opposes the plans to construct the Solar Farm at Byers Gill. It is the considered opinion of Bishopton Parish Council that the scale...
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This is prime farmland it shouldn’t be used for solar panels it will spoil the landscape
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The cumulative effect of all the local solar farms amounting to approximately 2620 acres and specifically Byers Gill is 1356 acres of that total. The combined visual effect will without doubt vastly...
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As a farmer myself I think to waste valuable high grade farm land on a solar project is unacceptable to all farmers . Solar panels should be a part of all new builds which are already taking away some...
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I firmly oppose the proposed Byers Gill Solar development, as it poses a significant threat to the daily lives and well-being of residents in Bishopton, Carlton, Redmarshall, Whitton, Stillington,...
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The use of so much land on the planned project is an outrage .Farmland is slowly being eroded by property companies for their own profits and not for the benefit of the country . Any solar projects...
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I think this will be detrimental to the landscape and believe wind farming is less problematic and intrusive, the solar panels decimate areas and don’t produce in winter I believe it’s a way of...
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I strongly object to the proposed development on the basis summarised below: The project will remove valuable arable farming land that is vital to the UK's independence for food supplies Brownfield...
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I strongly object to the Byers Gill Solar Farm Development for the following reasons. 1] To have a cumulative total of 2600 acres of solar panels is far too many in a small rural area. Byers Gill...
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I have a personal interest in a home in a neighborhood effected for proposed development and am concerned with the integrity of the surrounding area. My concerns are: 1. The proposed site lies within...
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I currently am a beneficiary of a house in the area impacted by these proposals and I have huge concerns about this project. I have listed them below but serious consideration needs to be given to...
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Funding has been allocated by the Tees Valley Combined Authority, from the indicative City Regional Sustainable Transport Strategy 2, for the delivery of a Darlington Northern Link Road. The project...
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I register my objection to the proposed Byers Gill Solar development, which threatens to detrimentally affect the daily lives and well-being of residents in Bishopton, Carlton, Redmarshall, Whitton,...
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[REDACTED] . I live nearby and [REDACTED] in the area of Brafferton and walk my dog in some of the fields that will be solar. I am sad to think about animals losing their home and I think the fields...
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We do not wish to have our lovely landscape ruined
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I am really concerned about the size of this development. It is going to be monsterous surrounding our small village which is in a conservation area. It is far to close to the houses and the tiny...
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They look horrible, eyesore on a beautiful scenic area of the county
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Understand that progress needs to take place but 11areas is far to excessive in one area. Visual surroundings will be affected How will the land recover after construction How will it effect future...
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I object to this development. The development will destruct the character of the area. There will be a significant loss of valuable agricultural land, wildlife habitats, woods and water ponds. The...
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I totally am against this project because we all have an image of England with lush green fields and small villages. But if we allow these developments to go ahead, we're saying goodbye to that...
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There are a number of fundamental issues with this project which the developer has not addressed in their application and cause serious concern to local residents, including myself and my family....
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Ruining the view from our home/work Devaluing our property Waste of productive farmland
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I have lived in the local area all of my 70 years and welcomed change for good (not only the local community but also for the environment) heartedly, however in this instance although I welcome green...
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My first comment is that there are numerous solar farm planning applications in this area, we are on the borders of Stockton-on-Tees and Darlington councils and are being inundated with solar farms on...
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Hi, I’d like to oppose Byers Gill Solar Farm. My reason beings are as follows; 1) the devastating impact it will have on local wildlife and their habitats 2) They are unsightly and will ruin our...
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I object to the proposed plans for Byers Gill Solar Development. I am a local resident and my home directly overlooks panel area D of the proposed development. The property shares a boundary with...
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I completely disagree with the idea of this solar power station as I think it is totally unsuitable for the area and also taking into account that the inefficiency of solar farms compared to other...
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They look horrendous and a blight on the landscape
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I strongly object to the Byers Gill Solar Farm development for the following reasons: As someone who has visited Great Stainton area many times, I am particularly impressed by the feel of the...
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I am not happy with this proposal, i wish to express my negative opinion on this matter
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There are are more barren disused site within the North East this needs to be considered. Increase in traffic, leading to more risks to the road users currently. Risk to the environment, wildlife,...
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I am strongly in disagreement this project because I feel that these sort of Solar Power Stations should not be built close to residential areas. They are not appropriate for this area and should only...
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Our property lies in an agricultural area (1mile west of Great Stainton village) and is surrounded by fields. To the south east we have views of the Cleveland Hills and to the west views towards the...
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I don’t agree with the development of the solar farms because I think they in inefficient, highly damaging to our environment and they are taking away the views of the countryside which has been...
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Natural England intends to submit its official Relevant Representations by email by COP on 17th May.
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Spoiling my home and work views Property devaluation Taking farmland out of production
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I am totally opposed to the Byer’s Gill Development proposal. We are fortunate to have been able to create a well established wildlife haven here at Carr House which is classified as a SNCI / Local...
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I am stronly against this proposed Solar Farm because The sheer number of solar power stations already approved in the area (8 in total already approved or installed) surrounding the Byers Gill...
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1. Arable land grading. Solar PV Generation should not be constructed at the detriment of good, high yield active farmland. Byers Gill solar farm results in the loss of highly productive farmland and...
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It will spoil the whole amenity of the village. It will cause local businesses to close. It’s far too close to the houses and schools. This is just 1 of approximately 9 proposed solar farms...
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“not at any cost… not in any place… not if it rides roughshod over the views of local communities. As we take solar to the next level, we must be thoughtful, sensitive to public opinion, and mindful...
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“not at any cost… not in any place… not if it rides roughshod over the views of local communities. As we take solar to the next level, we must be thoughtful, sensitive to public opinion, and mindful...
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I am not in agreement to this as I think it will have a terrible effect on the local mammal and bird population which are in serious decline in the UK already, there are areas on this site where the...
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I am disagreement with thie solar farm because enjoy walking in the area of the Tees Valley I find getting out in nature very good for my mental health and well being but if this is allowed to go...
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I strongly oppose this project because Solar farms are industrial installations, not farms. Placing them in rural areas like Byers Gill means sacrificing precious agricultural land, which just doesn't...
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I object as this development is far too big and means a huge loss of agricultural land, countryside and wildlife turning massive areas into brownfield sites for future generations. We are already...
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Disruption on road while being installed. Unsightly for the surrounding area of the village Impact on my house value Building on arable farmland which should be used for growing food and grazing...
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I oppose the proposed Byers Gill Solar development on behalf of the residents of Bishopton, Carlton, Redmarshall, Whitton, Stillington, Sadberge, Great Stainton, and Little Stainton villages, whose...
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The Developer's Byers Gill location context states:- 'Limits and surroundings comprise of agricultural fields, interspersed with individual trees, hedgerows, farm access tracks, woodlands and local...
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If this solar farm goes ahead, it will be at the detriment of these very beautiful villages. These villages are surrounded by beautiful trees, wildlife and natural views. The residents choose to work...
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I support solar energy however I do not believe that Byers Gill should be so close to villages such as Bishopton. There are plenty of other options in more remote locations, as evidenced by many other...
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I object to the proposed development based on the following; The visual impact of a development this size in an agricultural setting. The proximity to residents homes and villages and subsequent...
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Horrendous visual impact on character of area. Poor use of agricultural land. Industrialisation of the countryside and its effects on wildlife. Proximity to residential properties and effect on...
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I strongly oppose this application due to the following factors: Detrimental effect on agricultural land Damage to countryside Damage to wildlife and endangered species Damage to communities The use...
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I object to the development of the Byers Gill Solar farm. As a lover of the outdoors, of wildlife and of nature I am intimately familiar with the area and regularly stay with family in Great Stainton....
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There are many issues associated with the plans of a solar farm surrounding the Bishopton village First, it is using viable arable land when there is already a food crisis. The energy production to...
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Five days a week I go walking 5 miles down Mill lane to Stillington and coal lane to Gilly flats. This is my daily exercise and mental health wellbeing. There will be considerable disruption...
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When we have visited our daughter at Great Stainton there have been several occasions when the roads have been flooded and impassible meaning that we have had to turn around and find an alternative...
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I STRONGLY OBJECT TO THIS PROPOSAL FOR LOTS OF REASONS. THE CUMULATIVE IMPACT ON THE AREA THE LACK OF AGRICULTURAL LAND THE DETIMENTAL IMPACT ON WILDLIFE THE INEFFICIENCY OF THE PANELS THE SCALE OF...
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I strongly oppose the Byers Gill Solar Farm project for a variety of reasons: My property is over the road where the substation, numerous panels and several battery storage units will be. RWE hasn't...
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I wish to object to the Byers Gill Solar Farm proposal entirely. It will significantly damage and destroy the land, property, trees, flowers, high grade agricultural land, wildlife in all its forms....
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Firstly my main issue regarding this proposal is the shear size of it and just how it is going to severely impact a part of our beautiful countryside but mainly about the close proximity of this to...
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I wish to object to the Byers Gill solar development for the following reasons. Environmental; The scale of the proposed development Is staggering in size proposed on land which for centuries has been...
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This will have a detrimental affect on the migratory birds, geese, lapwings, curlews, sky larks, we also have hares and deer. I [REDACTED] have lived in the village born and bred, [REDACTED] The...
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This is one of many proposals for very large scale solar farms in and around the Parish of Redmarshall. There is an existing solar farm nearby off Letch Lane and plans have been approved for other...
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The members of Stillington and Whitton Parish Council are concerned that the Byers Gill development will bring a significant number of additional heavy goods vehicles to the area which will add...
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Stockton Borough Council (SBC), together with Darlington Borough Council are the host authority for Byers Gill Solar Development Consent Order (DCO) application. The majority of the ‘order limits’ of...
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We moved here 3 years ago from Wiltshire which is a beautiful county. The appeal was the unspoilt countryside around us here. We love going for walks and seeing the wildlife around. I think the solar...
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Thank you for your consultation regarding the above development. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) welcomes the opportunity to comment on your proposals at this stage of the project. Please note...
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Byer Gill Solar Farm- Pre-examination representations [REDACTED] 1. On behalf of my client, Mr and Mrs Wood, I intend to raise through written representations and replies, and if appropriate oral...
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