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Cottam Solar Project
Representation by Margaret Warren
- Date submitted
- 3 March 2023
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
In the plan Stow Lane is an access road for construction. If used by heavy vehicles up to 36 times a day during construction the road would quickly become unusable for normal traffic due to erosion and volume of traffic at ‘the narrows’. There is no footpath and it would become unsafe for walkers, runners and cyclists. I am concerned about the impact of the panels on wildlife and soil health in the fields being used. Has there been any research on existing solar installations of a similar size on similar geology? Plans for future food need & production should be considered side by side with energy need and production when allocating land use.