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  • Louise Watson

    The village of Bishopton is a small conservation area, the scale of this project will surround our village, taking up approximately 2000 acres of arable land, which has been graded as top fertile land... Read more

  • Megan Elizabeth Love

    I object to this proposal because, I was brought up in Bishopton Village & my parents still live there. I frequently visit them with my 2 year old child , to enjoy country walks & visits to the... Read more

  • Mrs Susan Nobbs

    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... Read more

  • Jacqueline Gregory

    * the land to be used for this scheme is currently productive arable land which will be a loss to the UK food production. Government policy is that large schemes should use lower value land * the... Read more

  • Lucinda Tindale

    I wish to object to the Byers Gill Solar Farm because I do not think that prime agricultural land should be used for solar power projects. The scale will change the character of the area and cause... Read more

  • Martin Swainston

    Too large & in the wrong place

  • Gordon Desmond Roberts

    The impact to the surrounding area in having fields turned into unsightly solar farms and the effect on the environment/ landscape and wildlife.

  • jean hetherington

    the wild life in byers gill and woods near by will be fenced off so there will be no wild life

  • Judith Twentyman

    As a committed environmentalist, working in biodiversity conservation, I am keen supported of environmental stewardship and sustainability, and in this capacity I object most strongly to the proposed... Read more

  • Tim Ellis

    uk needs food not more sometimes work energy schemes..no more money on wind or solar its adding billions to our bills..gas or nuclear..stop this land grab now..

  • Anita Jane Stephens

    The proposed solar farm planning application threatens to alter the landscape and disrupt our way of life irrevocably. As a proud resident of this historic community, I strongly oppose the development... Read more

  • Jacqueline Cooper

    Im objecting to the use of good farmland for large scale solar farming when new houses and other building roof tops can be used.

  • Mrs Ann Taylor

    I most Strongly object to the proposed construction of an industrial sized solar farm, Byers Gill site will encompass the whole of the small rural village of Bishopton. The site will sit on 2000 acres... Read more

  • Paul Rogers

    My concerns are firstly the proximity of the proposed solar farm to housing in Brafferton. I’m sure there are other areas that are further away from dwellings that could be used, as looking at the... Read more

  • Peter Robert Stephens

    As someone who grew up in Great Stainton, the news of a proposed solar farm development strikes a chord of deep concern and sadness. I strongly oppose the proposed solar farm, as it threatens to... Read more

  • Hugh Bence

    I strongly object to the Byers Gil Solar Farm proposal. I fully support the use of green energy projects, having invested in woodland, biomass central heating and domestic solar. However, this project... Read more

  • Samantha Pilkington

    I object to the proposed development as it will change the character of the area around Bishopton, where I live. Currently I can take exercise by walking and cycling along country lanes that are lined... Read more

  • Andrew MacDonald

    I live directly adjacent to the site of the proposed solar ‘farm’ and will be significantly impacted by the sight of development as it will be ever present when I look south; I will be significantly... Read more

  • Catherine Stephenson

    Will look ugly, spoil the environment. No thought for long term. (How to recycle when end of life, the land will not be used for feeding the country for many years to come. )

  • Gemma Kelly

    I object to the proposed plans to install another solar farm in the surrounding areas of Bishopton village as it will completely destroy the natural beauty of the area. I have been looking at moving... Read more

  • Hilary Marsden

    I have no issue with solar power in general however some of the good agricultural land being proposed for the Byers Gill in this rural area near Brafferton is too close to housing and will be clearly... Read more

  • Karl Adamson Ridley (Karl Adamson Ridley) on behalf of Karl Adamson Ridley (Karl Adamson Ridley)

    If the aim is to hit NetZero with CO2 reduction, ‘the science’ is telling us we must reduce our oil and gas consumption. I’m all for alternative forms of energy and progress, but not this way. This... Read more

  • Laura Stephenson-Davies

    I oppose the solar panels farm because there is no consideration for the food supply for future generations. Farmers are being forced to do this to make ends meet rather than making a good living by... Read more

  • Rodney Stephenson

    Good land being spoilt and will not be used for crops to feed the people for many, many years if ever. a blight on the landscape, all for making loads of money in the short term. No thought for future... Read more

  • Philip Greenan

    I object to the proposal on the following grounds: As a regular visitor to Bishopton village to take countryside walks and visit the two public houses in the village, I object to the beautiful rural... Read more

  • Sarah Greenan

    I wish to object on the following grounds: As a regular visitor to Bishopton village the replacement of the natural scenery for a field of glass would ruin the views of the village and deter myself... Read more

  • Colin Bradley

    It will spoil the skyline

  • Tracey Crang

    It will spoil the skyline view

  • Ellen Boanson

    I disagree with the solar plant as it will look terrible as I travel past each way instead of green fields all I will see is rows of ugly panels and the roads will be congested and full of pot holes... Read more

  • James Boanson

    I disagree with this as the roads in the area are in really bad condition due to flooding on a weekly basis and all the extra traffic with make them so much worse and impossible to drive on as the... Read more

  • Patricia Husband

    It will loose the beauty countryside

  • Barry Hannigan

    This project should not be allowed to go ahead. There are serious consequences for the environment especially to wildlife and local flooding. The loss of agricultural land is not acceptable. Farmers... Read more

  • Henry Doran

    I am strongly opposed to this project I believe it will have a detrimental effect on our he land and crop production over the time of the proposed projects

  • Lynn Harrop

    I strongly oppose the proposed Byers Gill Solar development due to its inappropriate location and detrimental impact on agricultural sustainability and biodiversity. Despite acknowledging the... Read more

  • Sandra Doran

    I strong disagree with the proposed solar farm because of the devastation it will cause to the area and wildlife

  • Victoria Hannigan

    I am totally opposed to the Byers Gill Solar factory and will submit a full response before 17 May

  • Victoria Wise

    Concern for the extend of the development and its impact on the local rural area. The country needs to be more inventive and think out side of the box on the location of solar. There should be solar... Read more

  • Wayne Peter Dixon

    I oppose this project due to the catastrophic effect it will have on the surrounding areas and villages

  • Emma Crawley

    This site is far too large, it will have a detrimental effect on wildlife and people living and working in the area.

  • Gary Tingle

    This project is on an industrial level it will destroy the local environment of Bishopton and the surrounding villages . The solar industrial site will have a significant impact on the lives and... Read more

  • Jayne Robins

    I strongly object to the Byers Gill Solar Power Station, the impact of which will be utterly devastating to the lovely conservation village of Bishopton and surrounding villages. The totally... Read more

  • Oliver Lawson

    We are not opposed to the scheme, but we will be one of the most affected by the development at Brafferton and in particular the building phase. The only access to our farm is up the village of... Read more

  • Penny Bence

    I strongly object to the Byers Gil Solar Farm proposal for the following reasons. 1 The use of productive farmland is a very serious concern. Government policy itself states that this should be... Read more

  • Richard Wise

    Totally unacceptable proposal. More mass development on much needed farmland with loss of biodiversity.

  • Sarah Nobbs

    I object to this NSIP proposal by RWE for the solar power plant named Byers Gill. I am a local resident of Great Stainton Village. I am utterly horrified by the proposals and the disregard proposed by... Read more

  • The McKeown Family (The McKeown Family) on behalf of The McKeown Family (The McKeown Family)

    Objection to Part of Panel 'A' Byer's Gill Solar by McKeown Family: Trustees of High House Farm, Brafferton, near Darlington DL1 3LE. Background: Byers Gill Solar Plan includes Panel 'A' Brafferton.... Read more

  • Valentin Roisin

    Hello, I am reaching out to you because I strongly believe that the construction of a solar farm around Great Stainton village is a mistake. The construction of the solar farm would have far-reaching... Read more

  • Adele Bayliss

    I feel the sheer size of this project will be detrimental to the area of open countryside outlined for this project. It is ironic that you cannot get planning to build a house in this area to preserve... Read more

  • Betty Kitching

    I Strongly Object To the Byers Gill Solar development on this industrial scale. I am an 87 year old resident of Great Stainton, I move into the village in 1960 marrying a dairy & arable farmer. Moving... Read more

  • David John Jefferis

    England is a densely populated country with ever decreasing open countryside. I am against reducing this space with the installation of large solar farms. I appreciate that solar possibly has a part... Read more