“Last March plans were approved for the Forest Gate Solar Farm on land off the A4 at Pewsham, on the edge of Chippenham. Developer Eden Renewables has since applied for planning permission to lay an underground cable linking the planned solar scheme to Chippenham substation on Cocklebury Lane, connecting it to the grid. If … [Read more…]
“A hugely controversial 200-acre solar farm near Chippenham has been given planning permission. The scheme which will dominate fields on the A4 south east of Chippenham was approved by Wiltshire Council at a planning meeting on March 2. Developer Eden Renewables say the Forest Gate scheme will produce enough electricity for almost 14,000 homes … [Read more…]
“Plans for a 200-acre solar farm that have sparked opposition are set to be decided upon by councillors this week. Developers Eden Renewables argue the Forest Gate site would produce electricity for almost 14,000 homes. But with hundreds both for and against the scheme some fear the development will ruin the local green belt … [Read more…]
“The agenda and minutes of the meeting will be published at this link: https://cms.wiltshire.gov.uk/ieListDo…” youtube video archive Wiltshire Council harm v. public bennefit can prove its wrong however, the inspector can not prove that its right.
“There’s more uproar over planned solar farm development in Wiltshire following the latest application to go before the council. Eden Renewables has just lodged its bid to get a 200 acre solar farm between Forest Gate and Derry Hill. The site is on land owned by Lord Landsdowne, Charles Petty-Fitzmaurice – who also owns … [Read more…]
“On Saturday, more than 150 protesters, alongside North Wiltshire MP James Gray, rallied against the plans to build a distributor road linking the A350 and the 7,500 extra houses it would pave the way for. Mr Gray said they must stop the “desecration of the countryside”. Steve Perry, chairman of CAUSE, the Campaign Against … [Read more…]
“HERE are some of the questions and answers from last night’s (Thursday’s) online consultation to give locals a chance to have their say on discuss plans for a proposed solar farm north of the A4 and east of Chippenham, at Forest Gate. The development, proposed by Wiltshire-based Eden Renewables, could be up and running … [Read more…]