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  • Naomi Brown

    I live very close to the proposed site in Barlow. I whole heartedly object to this. It’s is on green space and will deter the wildlife we have in the area. It is not environmentally friendly and is... Read more

  • Addleshaw Goddard LLP (Addleshaw Goddard LLP) on behalf of Network Rail Infrastructure Limited (Network Rail Infrastructure Limited)

    APPLICATION BY ENSO GREEN HOLDINGS D LIMITED FOR THE HELIOS RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECT ORDER 202[X] PLANNING INSPECTORATE REFERENCE: EN010140 SECTION 56 PLANNING ACT 2008: RELEVANT REPRESENTATION OF... Read more

  • Paul Robert Butterworth

    Why are you allowing thousands of acres of farmland to be covered with solar panels???? We are surrounded by grade one farmland, but have several solar farm projects being given planning permission in... Read more

  • Paul Whiteley

    I actually strongly support this development, the country is in desperate need of renewable & carbon neutral power generation. I feel that this development will have less impact on the local... Read more

  • Zoe Martin

    Reasons I object to the fields of industrial solar panels: 1. Negative impact on local wildlife, especially the local deer population that roam the area. The glare will impact local birds of prey,... Read more

  • Catherine Armitage

    SUMMARY OF MY OBJECTIONS RE HELIOS RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECT APPLICATION 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... Read more

  • Civil Aviation Authority (Civil Aviation Authority)

    Impact to aviation safety

  • Fisher German LLP on behalf of National Gas Transmission (Fisher German LLP on behalf of National Gas Transmission)

    Registered office Warwick Technology Park, Gallows Hill, Warwick CV34 6DA Registered in England and Wales No. 02006000 Warwick Technology Park Gallows Hill, Warwick CV34 6DA +44 (0) 1926 65 3000... Read more

  • Heather Richmond

    There are many reasons to object to this application, as I believe are covered in other comments. The most pertinent to myself are the fact I use the area for leisure activities (to maintain mental... Read more

  • Linda foster

    Taking 1176 acres of best most versatile land out of production.In this world of wars and epidemics cannot rely on imports of food as we have already experienced we need our country to be self... Read more

  • Linzi Johnson

    My objections are that: Using valuable agricultural land, Destroying local floral and forna, Local disruptions, Increase of local traffic on small country roads, Local property valuation will... Read more

  • Michael O'Neill

    My main complaint is that camblesforth will become enclosed with Solar panel farms ,they say the land cannot be farmed for over 20 years so where will the farmers be then,so we will have to import... Read more

  • Nigel Armitage

    SUMMARY OF MY OBJECTIONS RE HELIOS RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECT APPLICATION 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... Read more

  • Northern Powergrid (Yorkshire) LLP (Northern Powergrid (Yorkshire) LLP)

    The following representations are submitted on behalf of Northern Powergrid (Yorkshire) Plc (‘Northern Powergrid’) as an electricity undertaker for the area within which the Helios Renewable Energy... Read more

  • The Land Management Partnership (The Land Management Partnership)

    I am making this representation on behalf of my client, Lord Gerald Fitzalan Howard. My client owns a large majority of the land around Rose Hill farm and as such we want to make a number of... Read more

  • andrea Martland

    I live locally and I'm concerned about the impact

  • Burn Gliding Club (Burn Gliding Club)

    The activities of Burn Gliding Club would be adversely affected by this scheme in its current form. Its comments are set out in a detailed report that will be provided to the Inspectorate

  • Cameron Hall

    The use of BMV land should not be allowed. 96% of the land to be used is Grade 1, 2 or 3a. We are at a time when the country should be prioritising food security . There are so many other sites that... Read more

  • Christopher Hardman

    Main issues i have with this project the first one is that it will be taking valuable farming land over that is used for food production. Next point it will have a negative impact on the area from a... Read more

  • Jayne Atkinson

    A. Use of best and most versatile arable land We should have land to grow our own food rather than have it imported. So many homes are being built in the area that are already taking up arable land,... Read more

  • Joanne Johnson

    I would like to register my concerns and objections to the proposed solar farm that will consume Camblesforth village and surrounding areas. The farmland that will be lost (certainly those to the rear... Read more

  • Mark Walker

    Using land that is farmed for human and animal consumption when the UK should be prioritising our own food production. The detriment to wildlife and communities we live in will last forever. The... Read more

  • Paul Kewn

    It's an absolute disgrace so that so much land around our villages is being sold off to these solar companies. We already have it bad enough having drax power station towering over us. Seems like the... Read more

  • Robert lowery

    This proposal takes up valuable land that should be used for producing food.

  • David Wilkinson

    [REDACTED] I am writing as a resident of Camblesforth and here are some of the reasons why I object to the Helios proposed solar farm with battery energy storage system, and associated infrastructure,... Read more

  • Denise Robson

    I am very concerned about the project and the impact it will have on my property, I have been advised it may affect the valuation. I moved to Camblesforth To be in the country surrounded by working... Read more

  • Elizabeth Ellen Mary Robinson

    Waste of agricultural land Too large for the area Noise concerns Impact on housing values

  • Ian Barrett

    I am writing to strongly object to the proposed Helios solar farm and battery storage facility at Hirst Courtney. Reasons being Loss of good quality agricultural land.why not put solar panels on... Read more

  • Max Lofthouse on behalf of Mary Cox (Mary Cox)

    -I have lived in the village for 59 years. I am [REDACTED] and the fields in which you are wanting to build solar panels on have made the area and community what it is today. By building these solar... Read more

  • Mr Paul Johnson

    There are many negative and unacceptable issues regarding the installation of Solar Panels in and around the Camblesforth Area: 1. The land to be used is prime agricultural land that has produced... Read more

  • Mrs Elaine Johnson

    There are many negative and unacceptable issues regarding the installation of Solar Panels in and around the Camblesforth Area: 1. The land to be used is prime agricultural land that has produced... Read more

  • Natalka Wallace

    Concerns over noise, glare from the sun on the panels, local disruption on an already very busy road. My children as [REDACTED] and would be upset by the noise. Plus the impact on wildlife and traffic... Read more

  • Amanda Henderson

    1) Wildlife, there is already an impact to the wildlife. The deer were able to run freely, with all the fences now they are nowhere to be seen. Where have they gone? These won't be the only wildlife... Read more

  • Bernard Leslie Wales

    I object to the use of good quality agricultural land for the creation of a solar farm, the environmental impact on the surrounding area and my house and the destruction of our amenity.

  • David Jonathan Marson

    I would like to submit my registration of my objections to the Enso Helios Solar Farm and Battery Storage facility proposed, I object for the following reasons: 1. Cumulative Impact I feel as an area... Read more

  • John Lister

    Self sufficiency of food is needed, not fields of solar panels. Relying on imports of food not good idea. Carbon footprint of imports also an issue. After use solar panels make huge toxic waste.... Read more

  • Julie Smithstone

    Main issues: * use of good farm land which should be used for growing food. * unsightly to nearby communities and Camblesforth will with Drax be surrounded. * Noise pollution, how loud will this be? *... Read more

  • Karen Lea

    StorageBatteries pose HUGE threat to 1,000s living in adjacent villages.Rural area +diverse wildlife which can't be replaced if destroyed. Turning food producing fields into huge industrial site ruins... Read more

  • Matthew Skelhorn

    There are so many reasons for planners to reject the application for the proposed 1,176-acre solar farm near Selby, North Yorkshire, that it feels surprising that the proposal has even reached this... Read more

  • Robert Pilkington

    1.Use of Best and Most Versatile Land This is good, arable land which should be used for growing food and must be maintained for this use. Houses are being built in Carlton and surrounding areas and... Read more

  • Susan Wales (Susan Wales)

    I object to the use of good quality agricultural land for the creation of a solar farm, the environmental impact on the surrounding area and my house and the destruction of our amenity. My objection... Read more

  • UK Health Security Agency (UK Health Security Agency)

    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... Read more

  • Anthony Bingle

    I object to this proposed Solar Farm project for reasons outlined below. This proposed project has a major impact on us and other residences on Hagg Bush Lane, Burn, namely the amenity/vista for us... Read more

  • Christine Ross

    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

  • Heather O'Neill

    Objections to Helios Renewable energy project application 1. Food security and the availability of affordable home-grown food will be threatened if the use of good quality farm land is continually... Read more

  • Jayne Melanie Bingle

    I realise that some changes were made to the original outline proposals for the Helios solar project however these do not reduce the impact the siting of these panels would have on our property and... Read more

  • Kenneth Ross

    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

  • Lucy Hardman

    Summary of my objections 1. Scale. The proposed scale will impact the community negatively. 2. House prices will be affected negatively. 3. Battery storage will cause health issues as well as health... Read more

  • Lyn Hunt

    I am a long time resident of Camblesforth and i am compelled to object to the introduction of additional solar farms. I am seriously worried that we are about to be surrounded by Solar panels, battery... Read more

  • Maynard Case

    I am very concerned about climate change. Solar farms are an excellent option for making our energy more renewable and less polluting. I am very much in favour of these types of projects and hope this... Read more

  • Shelley Bland

    I live in Camblesforth and have real and justified concerns about the impacts of yet another solar farm project in and around our home. We will quite literally be living in the middle of a solar farm... Read more

  • Claire Richardson

    The wildlife will be impacted The house prices will drop We’re will people walk there dogs The village will be gridlocked with solar panels The volume off traffic

  • Eleanor Tomlinson

    I am concerned about the impact to the local wildlife and countryside. There are plenty of brown sites and industrial areas which would work well to house solar panels without destroying our fields... Read more

  • Geoffrey Goodwin

    Concerned about fire risk toxic fumes if batteries go on fire .Loss of quality agricultural land. Impact on wildlife and fauna. Noise pollution and increased traffic during construction and disruption... Read more

  • Hirst Courtney and West Bank Parish Council (Hirst Courtney and West Bank Parish Council)

    We strongly object to the proposed Helios Solar Farm and Battery Storage facility for a number of reasons. It will ruin the landscape for the whole area. The very reason people bought houses amd moved... Read more

  • Jack Tomlinson

    I am saddened and angered at the thought of this total waste of public subsidy going ahead. For a project of such disgustingly large scale, the generated MWh are pathetic. How is such a detriment on... Read more

  • James Barrett

    I strongly object to the proposed Helios Solar Farm and Battery Storage facility for a number of reasons including: 1. Loss of good quality agricultural land 2. Detrimental change to the character of... Read more

  • Jonathan Mark Johnson

    MY OBJECTIONS RE HELIOS RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECT APPLICATION 1. This village is surrounded by a predominantly rural area 96% of the land to be used for the Helios development is agricultural Grade 1,... Read more

  • Lesley Barrett

    I feel this is all about money. Cheapest & easiest way . Instead of taking up agricultural land , which is good for our environment, good for everyone’s well being, good for the animals , flora &... Read more

  • Linda Johnson

    MY OBJECTIONS RE HELIOS RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECT APPLICATION 1. This village is surrounded by a predominantly rural area 96% of the land to be used for the Helios development is agricultural Grade 1,... Read more

  • Linda Scott

    I am concerned about the size of the Helios development taking 1200 acres of farmland that is classed as highly productive. Surely we need to feed ourselves not take prime land out for at least 40... Read more

  • Lisa Hunter

    The area of agricultural land that the project will take out of food production for the next 40 years, is quite honestly senseless. No thought is really going behind these developments or forethought... Read more

  • Michael Pollard

    It is absolutely ridiculous to use prime agricultural lane for this purpose. We have vast amounts of waste land suitable for this purpose. A much better site with connections to the national grid... Read more

  • Mrs.Caroline Goodwin

    Worried about fire risk.Also why use good farmland when you could use rooftops of houses or public buildings.How will this effect nature of area.

  • Rebecca Cutler

    I would like to express my concern and strong objection to the proposed Helios Solar Farm and Battery Storage facility. The very large size of the proposed development is totally inappropriate for a... Read more

  • Sarah Barrett

    I strongly object to the proposed Helios Solar Farm and Battery Storage facility. I object for a number of reasons including: 1. Loss of good quality agricultural land 2. Detrimental change to the... Read more

  • Stephanie Kate Scott

    The village of Camblesforth already has 2 smaller solar farms approved. If Helios get the approval then the village will be surrounded. The farm land they want to use is top quality and surely we need... Read more

  • Zoe Ann Wright

    I oppose this project because it will be a huge blot of an eyesore on what is now beautiful countryside. There is no reason to use farmland for these monstrous structures. Put them on industrial... Read more

  • Belinda Murphy

    Look around Camblesforth countryside and take in what we have around us, from Wildlife to the vegetation. Giving us mental strength to know no matter how hard life can be it is rewarding in all that... Read more

  • Charlotte Emma Milnes

    I am writing to strongly object to this application. There are numerous reasons for my objection but I feel it would be more constructive to focus on my key points. The first and most important to me... Read more

  • chris stephenson

    I totally object to the project , i am concerned about the potential danger of the battery storage units

  • Christopher Lacy

    Removes vital farm land from our country’s food supply and security. Impacts people’s mental health by covering beautiful farm land with miles of ugly panels. Please stop this cover car parks,... Read more

  • Claire Hitchen

    SUMMARY OF MY OBJECTIONS RE HELIOS RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECT APPLICATION 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... Read more

  • David Scaling

    Why use good land that feeds us. Put them on top of large commercial properties or industrial estates of needs be. Better still we are surrounded by the sea and rivers use tidal power

  • David Weston

    The social panels and battery storage units will remove a vast amount of farming land causing the reduction in crop production, jobs, food and financial stability to business owners. The construction... Read more

  • Ewan pollard

    I live in camblesforth it’s a lovely village we already have drax on our door step don’t take our beautiful countyside from us

  • Gail Howard

    This is taking up much needed farm land again that we need in this country It is appalling what you are doing to a little farming area Has residents we don’t want them taking up our fields there is... Read more

  • Michael Queenan

    I feel that we should not be covering arable land with solar panels in til every publicly owned building has their roofs totally covered

  • Nick Beech

    This is yet another project of solar farms in the area which we do not need and do not want. The whole beautiful countryside and much needed farmland will be ruined forever. Wildlife affected beyond... Read more

  • Rebecca ONeill

    I am against this proposal. My mum lives in West Bank right near the edge of the development. I still return home to do local walks around that area and is needed to help maintain a good mental health... Read more

  • Sheila Elizabeth Scaling

    There are already 2 solar farms passed in the area, taking up valuable land capable of growing crops to feed the ever increasing population. Helios is of a much larger scale and will destroy both... Read more

  • Aidan Hancock

    This project will destroy the local area for me. As someone who enjoys the outdoors and enjoys walking and cycling for my physical and mental health, having our countryside covered in manufactured... Read more

  • Angela walker

    Taking away prime agricultural land and spoiling the countryside

  • Avi Dee

    I do not understand that in a country that is already losing productive land to the detriment of wildlife, food production and the environment you want to put solar panels over this land? It does not... Read more

  • Beverley thompson

    Amount of land used that is agricultural The impact of 3 solar farms in /around same villages the impact In wildlife

  • Brian scott

    Increased traffic on A1041 during construction, there has been numerous accidents on this road even before construction starts including fatalities. The current construction of the Askham site which... Read more

  • Carol lowe

    I moved here 3 years ago from a very busy town for the beautiful countryside views/walks which will no longer be available if this huge project goes ahead. My concerns are the shear amount of... Read more

  • Caroline mcmahon

    The main issue is the impact on our green belt and the fact these companies keep building on this

  • Chris pawson

    I don't what my village or the country side been ruined by the solar panels. I say no to the solar panels and yes to our open countryside and farmers fields. Put panels on car parks factories schools... Read more

  • Claire Hornby

    Farm land should be farmed for food. There are other places better suited to solar farming

  • Darren Lee Threadgold

    I'm against this as its a massive fire risk and will also be detrimental to the wild life

  • Graham Coultish

    I moved into this village to be in the country side and to be surrounded by fields this has been lost by two solar farms already been expected on two sides of the village. Now another one is being... Read more

  • Helen Gore

    Too many of these monstrosities in one area. No consideration to residents,safety,wildlife ,transport etc. Not temporary. Greed for foreign company’s and share holders. Landowners should farm. Roofs... Read more

  • Ian Walker

    My objections and comments on the Helios Solar Farm We moved to West Bank along with our family mainly because of it position in the countryside. We paid a premium because of the rural location and... Read more

  • Jacqueline Jones

    The loss of wildlife and biodiversity associated with this project is a tragedy. I see deer, voles, a kingfisher on this land when I walk the public footpaths. They will disappear - gone forever. This... Read more

  • Jeanette Stevenson

    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

  • Joanna Cojocaru

    The project should be stopped considering the local people and the environmental. The overwhelming scale of this project, combined with the existing solar developments in the region, is impossible to... Read more

  • Kenneth Morrill

    Been surrounded by solar panels Vibration to houses with all vehicles going past home bad enough already!could be another 30to 40 vehicles per day during construction with heavy loads.. House prices... Read more

  • Kevin Hind

    The sheer size of the project. The effects of any issues such as flooding and fire. Effect on house prices

  • Martyn Pollitt

    The impact on food resources the overall impact on the landscape wildlife and indeed domestic farming stock and pets the views and noise pollution from battery installations to nearby homes walks etc... Read more