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I strongly disapprove of this development because:- Loss of good agricultural land which could have a significant impact on food production. Also the increase in traffic which could have an impact on...
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I want to object to the proposed development of Byers Gill Solar Development. My wife and I moved to Bishopton 20 months ago - to a small rural village with a great community spirit. I was devastated...
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I wish to wholeheartedly OBJECT to the Byers Gill Solar Development. The development is far too large for the villages it surrounds and will dwarf them leaving very little countryside. As a resident...
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The objection Agricultural Preservation and Land Use: The proposal to allocate prime agricultural land for the Byers Gill Solar development neglects the critical importance of preserving these fertile...
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Large-scale solar farms have transformed the rural landscape, with extensive arrays of solar panels significantly altering its natural character. The addition of security fences and CCTV systems...
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It is devastating that people would consider using some of the best fertile arable land in the area and turn it into an industrial site, for capital gain and greed. How this is allowed is beyond me....
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I Strongly object to Byers Gill solar farm, the loss of agricultural land especially as the uk farming industry is struggling so much due to weather conditions and already so many government...
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I object in the strongest possible terms and am appalled at the proposals to destroy thousands of acres of prime farmland and a rural landscape in the spurious claim that it will somehow combat...
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I'm concerned about several aspects of the situation: Developers seem to prioritize the cheapest solutions without considering a variety of feasible options. Risk of harm to the landscape and the...
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I wish to object to this project
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Changing the use of this site will almost certainly impact negatively on the immediate environment and further afield. Furthermore, the impact on individuals that live nearby will be considerable,...
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As a community we stand to lose over 2,600 acres of agricultural land and wildlife habitat if all of the potential developments are granted permission. Byers Gill itself is 1,356 acres of land which...
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As a community we stand to lose over 2,600 acres of agricultural land and wildlife habitat if all of the potential developments are granted permission. Byers Gill itself is 1,356 acres of land which...
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I object to the solar farm being built in the suggested location.
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I stay with friends regularly in this beautiful village. I feel that this would have a very adverse impact on not only the village but also the local environment and will result in the loss of good...
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I oppose of this project as it will ruin the local wildlife habitats for the sole purpose of energy that won't be used by the local community. Simply the noise would have a major impact on those...
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I STRONGLY OPPPOSE THE BYERS GILL SOLAR FARM BECAUSE: * Cumulative impact in our area - so many already agreed * Food Security * Loss of Agricultural Land * Loss of wildlife including endangered...
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My friends live in the area, this will dramatically affect their house prices for the foreseeable future, include extra noise, pollution and increased traffic which are just a some of the issues that...
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I strongly object to the Byers Gill Solar Farm Development for the following reasons: Byers Gill will be significantly larger than other solar farms proposed. Their appears to be little or no...
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I strongly object to this enormous solar plant in our area. There are way too many that have already been given the green light by local our councils. I understand some landowners wish to make money...
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The destruction of wildlife habitats this would cause in simply unacceptable, there are far more suitable places for this type of project, the fact good agricultural land is being used is beyond...
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I object to the destruction of productive arable land for the creation of large solar farms. The solar farms are not part of a national plan but opportunistic, sadly in rural areas, where they can get...
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I appose of these plans I have close friends who live in the the directly in the path of the destruction this is going to cause it's an outrage! Destroying local farming land and animal habitats for...
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My family and I come from and have lived in the area for generations. I can't properly put into words how devastating this project is to the area on so many levels, our house prices WILL decrease, our...
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We walk our dogs regularly in this area this project is will affect the area largely it will change how the whole area looks which for the residents must be extremely worrying and will chase away alot...
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I object strongly to the use of good agricultural land within an area frequented by diverse wildlife being covered in solar panels which could have toxic repercussions. We need to use this land for UK...
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We have lived and worked in the area for generations and are devastated at the damage this is going to cause our local area in every way you can think of it has no benefit to the local area in the...
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Negative impact of the solar farm
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Impact on local life and loss of agricultural land. Part of the site is by a school which was previously a pond area and drainage pipes have been laid; this drainage infrastructure will be destroyed...
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Ridiculous waste of good agricultural land not to mention how many residents this will affect visually, house pricing, noise, traffic pollution the list is long, far better places to put these kinds...
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The sheer size of the 2600 acre solar farm could have a substantial visual impact on the surrounding landscape, potentially detracting from the aesthetic appeal of the area and affecting property...
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The energy produced by these will not be used in the local area it will be used further down the country it's an absolute disgrace to everyone who lives and visits the area.
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I come from a farming background and this is just another strain on our already struggling profession no thought to how this is going to impact on our local farmers and local residents who have for...
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This will affect the daily lives of my friends who own properties in the local area from noise pollution, additional traffic pollution, visually it will be an eyesore, their property prices will be...
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I have close friends who live and work in the local area who be massively affected by this project, their house prices will drop they will go from looking out onto a beautiful countryside to be...
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I OPPOSE THIS APPLICATION BECAUSE: We have too many in our area already. They are ugly and a blight on the landscape. They are ruining our countryside. They are ruining communities. They are not...
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I don't think changing the landscape benefits to such a degree people who live in the area
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I STRONGLY OPPOSE THE BYERS GILL SOLAR FARM PROJECT WE ALREADY HAVE WAY TO MANY OF THESE BEEN PASSED LOCALLY - WE WILL HAVE NO COUNTRYSIDE LEFT THE NEWS IS FULL OF STORIES ABOUT FOOD SHORTAGES AND...
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My best friend and his family have lived and worked in the area for generations this proposal is going to ruin people's lives, their homes, their property values not to mention how this will destroy...
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The horrendous visual effect and total destruction of the character of the area. Destruction of our wildlife habitats, including woodlands and ponds. The loss of agricultural land and food production....
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Such a loss of agricultural land in our local area is astonishing, our local farms are already suffering without having more land taken or being priced out of! We support local farms and local food!!!
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I oppose Byers Gill for the reasons listed below: Cumulative impact in our area. Food Security. Loss of countryside. Loss of farmland. Danger of fires. Ugly battery storage units. Panels damage easily...
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There are a couple of these sites under construction in the local area and they have contributed to: 1) Severe damage to road surfaces to and from the sites. 2) Mud all over the road surface during...
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I strongly object to this proposal. It is not hoot for our area or the wildlife. The energy isn’t going to be used to help the local area, it’s going hundreds of miles away.
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They are telling people lies this will kill animals and their habitats this will cause damage and destruction to our local area this is wasting local agricultural land and is an outrage this is going...
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Negative impact of this solar farm
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I consider that this project will devistate the area and ruin the delicate eco system of the area. The local habitat will be changed forever and the wildlife that has come here to make their home will...
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After visiting this area, I feel that a development of this size is totally unacceptable.
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I object vehemently to the proposed Byers Gill Solar development, which threatens the quality of life and well-being of residents in Bishopton, Carlton, Redmarshall, Whitton, Stillington, Sadberge,...
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I am concerned about the impact a solar farm of such a large scale will have on the local villages and the local infrastructure.