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Representation by Sturton by Stow and Stow Neighbourhood Planning Group (Sturton by Stow and Stow Neighbourhood Planning Group)

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

Summary of main issues: - use of agricultural land - proximity to people's houses - impact on the local environment including wildlife - impact of construction phase on local (inadequate) infrastructure Compulsory purchase is a heavy handed approach and could remove the future potential to revert back to agricultural land Other applications of: West Burton Gate Burton Tillbridge Solar These need to be a consideration factor since the scale of land to be taken out of agricultural production is vast.