US EditionGreen light for large solar farm in fields near Nantwich
- Noventum Power Ltd plans to construct and operate a 12MW solar farm on a 17.5-hectare site consisting of four fields at Hatherton Lodge Farm off Hunsterson Road.
- The principle of development on this site has been established, although Cheshire East refused permission for an 8.28MW solar farm proposed by a different applicant in 2015, which lapsed in February 2019.
- At a Wednesday meeting of the strategic planning board, planning board members generally welcomed the proposal, while Conservative ward councillor Janet Clowes noted the energy would go directly to the grid without benefiting local residents, who would experience a loss of amenity.
- Chris Knibbs, chair of Hatherton and Walgherton Parish Council, stated the proposal would significantly impact and underplay the damage to the ecological balance and biodiversity.
- Despite some concerns about ecology, Willaston councillor Allen Gage moved for approval, seconded by Knutsford councillor Stewart Gardiner, with some councillors highlighting the need for renewable energy and national energy security; the application was granted at appeal and the council would be open to cost applications if rejected.
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Knutsford GuardianGreen light for large solar farm in fields near Nantwich
Plans for a solar farm near Nantwich which could supply energy to more than 6,500 homes a year have been unanimously approved.
·Northwich, United Kingdom
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