Representation by Keir Mather MP (Keir Mather MP)
- Date submitted
- 30 September 2024
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
This submission has been formed after seeking representations from residents in Camblesforth and the surrounding villages. I am submitting it as the local Member of Parliament and it forms the outline of further submissions regarding the application. • That the solar farm is to be built on high quality agricultural land that produces high quality food and grain. • That there is a risk of undermining our country's self-sufficiency if all of the planned solar farms are granted planning permission. • That there will be a significant impact on the natural biodiversity in the local area due to the scale of the proposed solar farm. • A perceived risk of fire, flooding and contamination of local water supplies, particularly from the lithium within the batteries. • An apparent lack of communication between the local Parish council and the developers. • A risk of a decrease in property value. • Increased traffic on already busy roads and pollution during construction of the solar farm.