Decision made on controversial solar farm plan

Decision made on controversial solar farm plan

Concerns had been raised about the loss of green space and wildlife

Solar farm plan 'may be pushed through despite safety concerns' fear residents

Bryntail Road, Pontypridd Martin Shipton Residents opposing the construction of a large solar farm near their homes fear the plans will be pushed through despite their belief that the location is entirely unsuitable. If approved, the project would cover 38 fields of farmland in Bryntail Road, to the east of Pontypridd. The applicants, a company named Nadara, say it could power 12,000 homes. It was originally due to be considered by Rhondda Cynon…

Town Hall on Zoning, Solar Farms

By Angela Briggs, Freelance Writer Ken Weineger owns and operates a farm in Barren County and shared his concern on how zoning would impact farms in the county at a recent town hall meeting. Joint City-County Planning Commission Director Kevin Myatt said farmers are protected by the “Right to Farm Act”, so it won’t impact them. Photo | Angela Briggs A town hall forum was held on April 2 where citizens and elected officials discussed solar farms …