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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