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  • Bill Martin

    I'm perplexed why they're building these solar farms on arable land When there's Drax Power Station Ash Tip a few fields away If what I've read about this project is around the same size in area Also... Read more

  • British Gliding Association (British Gliding Association)

    As the NGB for the sport of gliding, a response document in support of our member club Burn Gliding Club has been emailed. Burn Gliding Club operates from Burn airfield which is adjacent to the... Read more

  • Bryan Langford

    I want to challenge this application because it will significantly disrupt the rural landscape, harming the natural beauty and character that define the area. Such developments can also negatively... Read more

  • Camblesforth Hall & Grange (Camblesforth Hall & Grange)

    I provided a response a few weeks ago as a 'tester' on this service. Please disregard those comments and use this in place on behalf of the company I am representing. On behalf of Camblesforth Hall &... Read more

  • Charles Richardson

    The Helios Proposal at Camblesforth. This proposal has a significant cumulative effect on the area which already has a large number of solar farms adjoining it. If allowed to go ahead the scheme will... Read more

  • Christopher O'Neill

    This site is going to have a massive detrimental effect on local peoples wellbeing. The country side is proven as having a positive impact on peoples mental wellbeing. Some of the local country side... Read more

  • Claire Woodard

    I most certainly object on the grounds that the proposed site is on good fertile land. What is the point in having power if we don't have enough food. I also have concerns over the battery noise... Read more

  • Clarissa O'Neill

    From an engineering perspective, material sourcing is of major concern along with battery fire risk and possible pollution in cases of severe flooding. Though modern solar panels have approximately... Read more

  • Craig Antony Welborn

    I am writing to formally object to the proposed solar farm on land currently designated for farming in Selby. While I support renewable energy initiatives, I believe this project raises significant... Read more

  • David Foster

    Size and scale of the project unbelievable- 1060 football pitches Quality of life - visual and noise impact Increase in traffic Decrease in house prices Loss of prime agricultural land Loss of habitat... Read more

  • Elizabeth Flynn

    As a resident of Carlton for many years, I have seen many changes to our village and the surrounding area. I am well aware that life as a whole is changing, but this is probably a step too far. I... Read more

  • Environment Agency (Environment Agency)

    Dear Sir/Madam PRE-EXAMINATION. INTERESTED PARTY RELEVANT REPRESENTATION. HELIOS SOLAR FARM, YORKSHIRE We are advised that on 30 July 2024 an application (reference EN010140) for a Development Consent... Read more

  • Ethan Dale Milner

    Land that we should be using for crops will be lost and the village will be surrounded by solar panel farms as 2 have already been approved. The size of this development is very very large and with 2... Read more

  • Fiona Collins

    I have lived in Hirst Courtney for over 20 years now. [Redacted] - the reason I chose to live here and fought so hard to stay was because of the amazing outlook at the back over the fields. A view we... Read more

  • Francis whitehead

    Wrong location too close to barlow village and an fire ,explosion risk

  • Historic England (Historic England)

    Historic England has an interest in this project because there are highly graded listed buildings nearby to the red edge of the proposed development site. Therefore there is a potential that the... Read more

  • James Edmond Miller

    The local roads and infrastructure isn’t sufficient to support any large-scale construction. The access roads and adjoining villages are dangerous enough, with dangerous bends in roads that are unsafe... Read more

  • Janet Hird

    I am writing to express my objection to the planning application for Helios Solar Farm based on two major issues unique to Helios, both in contravention of National Policy Statement for Renewable... Read more

  • Janet linda maxted

    I object to this proposal using land that is used for food production. Can it not be on land that is unfit for food production ie around and near the powerstation and sub station.

  • Janice Woods

    Whilst I am in favour of alternative ways to generate energy, I object to the proposed development for the following reasons: 1. The size and siting of the project. The proposal is for a massive site... Read more

  • John O'Bryan

    This solar farm should not be built on BMV land. There are so many other sites more suitable which could easily feed into the electricity network i.e. eggborough and Ferrybridge power station land and... Read more

  • Josephine Barker

    The fire hazard is of huge concern to me & the fact that Selby Fire Station would not have the facilities or capacity to deal with such a catastrophic event. I also question the access & the number of... Read more

  • Judith Langford

    - **Disruption to Rural Landscape**: The solar farm will significantly alter the natural beauty and character of the village, replacing open spaces with industrial infrastructure. - **Impact on... Read more

  • Julie Foster

    Property value decrease Loss of habitat, vegutation and wildlife Negative impact on the rural environment Potential noise from inverters Harbour of toxic compounds including cadmium compounds, silicon... Read more

  • Kathleen Brook

    I am totally opposed to this development. This will mean the village is completely surrounded by either the Power Station or Solar farms. What chance do we have if there was a fire?The battery storage... Read more

  • Keir Mather MP (Keir Mather MP)

    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... Read more

  • Laurie Hughes

    I strongly oppose this application. The cumulative impact of this proposal is massive. This area has its fair share of energy producing installations. We have Drax power station on our doorstep and 2... Read more

  • Lucy Langford

    I oppose this planning application due to its negative impact on the local environment, landscape, and community. The installation of large ground-mounted solar arrays and associated infrastructure... Read more

  • Martin Harker

    I am in favour of this application. Creating large scale solar installation will create a large quantity of sustainable energy over the long-term with only modest impact. The comparison with the... Read more

  • Mrs Charlotte Louise Baxter

    Dear Secretary of State for Local Government, I am writing with regards to the proposed application by Helios for a solar panel farm project. I owe it to not only myself, but to my local community,... Read more

  • Mrs Joanne Baxter

    Dear Secretary of State for Local Government, I am writing with regards to the proposed application by Helios for a solar panel farm and my concerns about the proposed Helios solar panel farm project.... Read more

  • Naomi Ward

    I oppose the helios development project on the grounds that it will not provide sufficient benefit to outway the gross harm that will be inflicted upon the wildlife, local community and through the... Read more

  • CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP (CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP) on behalf of National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc (National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc)

    Relevant Representation of NGET (National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc) in respect of the Helios Renewable Energy Project DCO (the “Project”) Introduction This relevant representation is... Read more

  • Natural England (Natural England)

    Natural England considers that the Applicant has provided insufficient evidence and is not yet satisfied that that the following issues have been addressed; Internationally designated sites •... Read more

  • North Yorkshire Council (North Yorkshire Council)

    NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL Local Highway Authority Considerations Proposed Development The development comprises the construction, operation and decommissioning of a solar array, generating stations, a... Read more

  • North Yorkshire Council (North Yorkshire Council)

    North Yorkshire Council Helios Renewable Energy - Relevant Representation – 30-09-2024 The following is the Relevant Representation from North Yorkshire Council. This, as per the guidance notes, is... Read more

  • Owen Hughes

    The proposal should be declined as this are has very little left in the way of leisure spaces and this solar farm will make many of the paths and bridleways inaccessible to walkers and riders alike.... Read more

  • Raymond Mortimer

    I am very concerned about the size of this development and its huge impact on the local area. There will be a significant visual impact living here. I am also incredibly concerned about the loss of... Read more

  • Rozina Serginson Page

    Loss of farmland

  • Stephen Allanson

    This project is inappropriate for this location. The Barlow area already has Draz power station on its doorstep, and large wind turbine developments not far away. The proposed site is greenfield and... Read more

  • The Woodland Trust (The Woodland Trust)

    The Woodland Trust is the UK's largest woodland conservation charity and a leading voice in bringing to the attention of government, landowners and the general public the state of the UK’s woods and... Read more

  • Tracey Winstanley

    There are great concerns regarding the severe impact this plan will have upon wildlife, the countryside, and humans mental health, as well as devaluation of local properties. Decline of mental health... Read more

  • Yorkshire Wildlife Trust (Yorkshire Wildlife Trust)

    Yorkshire Wildlife Trust may wish to comment on the proposals, particularly in relation to proximity to statutory and non-statutory protected wildlife sites such as SACs, SPAs and Ramsar sites (and... Read more

  • Byron Ward

    I object to this development. The cumulative impact of this solar farm, when combined with the two already approved solar farms, and Drax power station will be devastating to the village of... Read more

  • Calum Stainthorpe

    My main objection to this project is that it does not offer the best and most versatile use of the land it is intended to be located on. This is high grade agricultural land which is much more... Read more

  • Christopher Fielding

    1. Use of Best and Most Versatile land (BMV) 96% of the land to be used is Grade 1, 2 or 3a. At a time when the country should be prioritising food security amidst global uncertainty this is... Read more

  • Colin Parkin

    I object to this development as it will be a total eyesore and it is taking up valuable land for crops. It is more important to use this land for food production (to make us self-sufficient in food... Read more

  • Cora woolf

    Very concerned about the environmental impact on the large area of this site. Also the industrial scale of the site near drax and other wind farm and solar site already in this area. The social impact... Read more

  • Dale Milner

    They will be using land that we should be using for crops. The village will be surrounded by solar panels farms as 2 have already been approved. The size of this proposed development is very scary and... Read more

  • David slater

    I OBJECT to this project as I feel the area unsuitable for a project of this size given that there is already a gas pipeline project and drax power station in the area. I feel it will impact housing... Read more

  • David Suttle

    me and my children and now grandchildren have lived in the shadow of Drax power station for over 50 years. thankfully the car no longer as the dust from the power station covering it .but some nights... Read more

  • Elizabeth Smith

    I am writing to object to the proposed Helios solar project in and around Camblesforth. This project is on an unprecedented scale and, if allowed to go ahead will completely surround the village in... Read more

  • Gareth Dunn

    I am very concerned about the impact that the new solar farm shall have on our day to day lives. I live on the edge of a field and the property has views of the countryside in all directions. We chose... Read more

  • Linda michelle Suttle

    me and my children and now grandchildren have lived in the shadow of Drax power station for over 50 years. thankfully the car no longer as the dust from the power station covering it .but some nights... Read more

  • Margaret Mary parkinson (Margaret Mary parkinson) on behalf of Margaret Mary parkinson (Margaret Mary parkinson)

    Objection to solar scheme due to significant use of agricultural land and area already subject to severe flooding. Scheme will increase rainfall flow onto land that is already subject to flooding.... Read more

  • Mark Sanderson

    Another wind farm on top of the ones already being constructed in the area will leave an irreparable scar on the countryside with a negative effect on the local economy, environment and wildlife.... Read more

  • Michael evans

    As a resident in carlton my concerns include the extreme size it covers visually and taking out of use good quality farming/food producing land .The impact on local biodiversity and free movements of... Read more

  • Michael Thomas

    Whilst I'm an advocate for green technologies, utilising land to place solar on does not seem the right approach. We have so much real estate with roof space for solar. We have to balance out impact... Read more

  • Neil Morris

    Hopefully the project will help with our carbon footprint and as a local resident I can’t say I am at all bothered.

  • Nicholas Thompson

    I oppose the development of the solar farm, and I would like to state my concerns below:- 1. Impact of Noise and Glare Pollution on Work and Daily Life As an IT professional working from home, I rely... Read more

  • Paul Whitehead

    In a time when we are short of land for food who dremped this up.cutting down trees loosing green space surely there are a nough places with none productive land that would be ideal for a project like... Read more

  • Peter Thompson

    I would like to record my objection to the Helios Solar Farm, the reasons I would like to object are :- Wellbeing- this is for myself, family and the community of Hirst Courtney, the construction of... Read more

  • Rhona Russell

    Dear Review Committee, I am writing to strongly object to the Helios Solar Farm & Battery Storage Project near Selby, with a particular focus on the devastating impact it will have on Camblesforth and... Read more

  • Spencer David Hall

    I do not agree with solar farm for the following reasons: I believe the government policy that allows the use of agricultural land, especially land that is 96% BVM, should be not used. Instead we... Read more

  • Susan Wilkinson

    [REDACTED] 29 September 2024 I am writing to express my very deep concerns and objection regarding the proposed Helios Solar farm with battery energy storage system and associated infrastructure on... Read more

  • Suzanne Sanderson

    I oppose another solar farm in our area!! Work has already started on the first, and our community does not need another!! It will spoil the beauty of the local environment, will negatively impact on... Read more

  • Abigail Jade Limbert

    I'm concerned about this excessive application for a number of reasons, my priority points I'd like to share are: 1) Loss of high quality agricultural land, I believe that over 90-95% of the land... Read more

  • Adam Cooper

    I have several serious concerns about the proposed solar farm near Camblesforth, which could have wide-ranging impacts on the local environment, wildlife, and community. The issues raised by this... Read more

  • Alasdair Smith

    This Helios proposal and the two adjacent solar projects are set to destroy a rural community by encircling it as a new industrial landscape and depriving its residents of the rural environment that... Read more

  • Andrew Armeson

    As a family we are trying to sell the house that our dad lived in until he passed away, but since the solar farm has been more visible it has put people off from come and viewing the property. This... Read more

  • Angela Lowery

    This project will have a massive detromental affect on peoples mental health and well being by taking away countryside views and walks to be replaced by acres of solar panels and storage batteries. We... Read more

  • Carlton Parish Council (Carlton Parish Council)

    Carlton Parish Council (North Yorkshire) oppose the proposed large scale Helios Solar Farm, the planning application for which is believed to be imminent. The Parish Council highlight our concerns and... Read more

  • Cheryl O'Bryan

    Using Best and Most versatile land, when there is so much going on around the world, makes no sense at all. Quality agricultural land should be kept for our own food security. There are many other... Read more

  • Dawn Butterworth

    First of all, I think it is important to say that I am not against green energy at all. I fully support plans to utilise renewable energy as a resource, and finding greener ways of living is... Read more

  • dean howsam

    It is 96% BMV land which is the best agricultural land for growing cereal crops and vegetables. If we don’t have farmland for this we could face food security issues as a nation. There are already 2... Read more

  • Debra Jones

    Not sure if this is allowed but I felt people should be aware of it. Thanks B I'd like to object due to the impact on the local area HELIOS RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECT APPLICATION, Camblesforth 1. Use of... Read more

  • Elizabeth Hayes

    The cumulative effect of this plus the proposed 3500 acre Boom development at Spaldington is just too much. Farmland should be producing food solar should be on rooftops

  • HALT (HALT)

    This is BMV land, much of which is red tractor assured, the land produces high yields of essential food stuff, such as root vegetables and cereal crops. The Barley produced in this area is used by the... Read more

  • Jane Redgrave

    Destroying valuable arable land, I was under the impression we were supposed to becoming more food sufficient. Removal of natural habitats at a time when the Government is focused on increasing... Read more

  • Julie Pickersgill

    1 - Use of green and agricultural land, instead of brownfield. 2 - Cumulative Impact, we moved here in January not realising the extent of this application, and although the power plant is near,... Read more

  • Lisa Cooper

    The proposed Helios solar farm development near our village raises numerous concerns about its impact on the local environment, community, and overall well-being. The scale and scope of this project,... Read more

  • Lisa Howsam

    It is 96% BMV land which is the best agricultural land for growing cereal crops and vegetables. If we don’t have farmland for this we could face food security issues as a nation. There are already 2... Read more

  • Louise Harrison

    This is top quality agricultural land, BMV which delivers very high yields, growing essential crops & root vegetables, Food security is a real worry for this country, counting meat production dilutes... Read more

  • Luke foster

    I am writing to formally object to the proposed development of a solar farm on [location of proposed solar farm]. I have several significant concerns regarding this project, which I believe will have... Read more

  • Margaret Christene Bonser

    I am concerned about the wildlife in the area, especially the Barn Owls who hunt at dusk, their prey will be dispersed by the panels. There is also deer, buzzards hairs and rabbits to consider. The... Read more

  • Marie Kathrin Mann

    As a resident that will be in quite close proximity to this potential Solar development, I have a series of concerns and wish to register my objections. 1) This is agricultural land. It is my... Read more

  • Mathew Mann

    As a resident that will be in quite close proximity to this potential development, I have a series of concerns and wish to strongly object to the proposed development. 1) The sheer size and scale of... Read more

  • Michael Sherwood

    1 - Use of green and agricultural land, instead of brownfield. 2 - Cumulative Impact, we moved here in January not realising the extent of this application, and although the power plant is near,... Read more

  • Ross Gary Limbert

    The scale of this proposal is extensive, i've concerns over the quality of the land that is being used and the impact that this has on both food supply and biodiversity. But also quality of life for... Read more

  • Roy Burton

    I am opposed to this solar development for the following reasons. If this project goes ahead it will take up a massive amount of good productive farm land at a time when we will need to be much more... Read more

  • Sheena Grice on behalf of Sheena Grice (Sheena Grice)

    The area is full of wild life like birds deers etc it’s a farming community. It will increase traffic on the roads. And will be a blight on the landscape. Considering that a entrance has already begun... Read more

  • Thomas Brine

    There are already 2 solar farms accepted on either side of the village of Camblesforth, the Helios farm alongside these would completely surround the village, taking up land the size of 1200 football... Read more

  • Thomas lamborn

    The solar farms proposed will impact on additional traffic, additional pollution, disruption to local wildlife and additional noise pollution brought about from the construction, maintenance and... Read more

  • Alison Taylor

    I live in East Yorkshire but very close to the Helios proposal. My home is in the middle of a massive 3500 acre (400MW) solar farm proposal by Boom Power. I am very concerned about the cumulative... Read more

  • Bryony Turford

    I don't agree with the solar panel farms. They are ruining the countryside. Why can't the solar panels be put on the roofs of the warehouses up & down the country? Surely that would make much more... Read more

  • Emma wood

    I strongly object to this proposal. Even more land under threat, and how much more can this area take. Our rural community will be covered by solar not countryside and farming. Even more food... Read more

  • Joanne Treasure Hird

    I have always lived in this beautiful area and our countryside has always been protected by planning's visual impact rules. I find it incomprehensible that this application being a missive impact on... Read more

  • Lesley Charlton

    We chose to live in a rural location for the beautiful scenery and country walks. I believe that the solar panels take this away. I'm also concerned with house prices in the area going down.

  • Mark Simpson

    I feel this project is in the wrong place. By that I mean it is taking valuable agricultural land out of use when there are plenty of 'brown field' sites around this area that this development could... Read more

  • Ms Rowena Morgan

    Solar panels, belong on rooftops everywhere, not on farmland. The destruction of the land will be terrible for flora and fauna, also ourselves. We need this farmland for growing crops to feed... Read more