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