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Representation by Carol Deague

Date submitted
22 March 2023
Submitted by
Members of the public/businesses

I would like all 4 solar planning applications to be be considered together, due to the impact that will bring to agricultural landscape within a small area I would like to see independent clarification that the land use is of poor agricultural quality that doesn’t support the growth of crops, as a lot of land is being taken out of food production Is solar overall the best option for a green energy supply given that on average it is only 10% efficient The scheme will create an altered view of the landscape particularly from the cliff edge, some of this landscape I believe is of scientific value We should be using good quality agricultural land to support food production to enable us to be self sufficient now that we are not part of Europe, and as we have seen from recent conflicts which have effected our food supplies, and increased costs