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Representation by Jo Burkinshaw

Date submitted
23 April 2024
Submitted by
Members of the public/businesses

We suffer from flooding in this area - roads shut 4 times since October 2023. This proposal uses valuable farming land that could be utilized for food. Visiting Italy I was impressed to see solar panels in the central area on main roads. These panels could be put on the A38 or better still on roof tops of industrial units in the area. The lifespan of a solar farm is 25-30 years but the environmental impact of manufacuturing, installing, disposing and regenerating the area is likely to be at least 40 years. The CCTV installation required is highly intrusive. High quality agricultural land should not be used.