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Representation by CPRE, the countryside Charity, Durham Branch (CPRE, the countryside Charity, Durham Branch)

Date submitted
2 April 2024
Submitted by
Non-statutory organisations

CPRE is concerned about the loss of valuable agricultural land for solar arrays and has been promoting the use of rooftops, particularly commercial buildings, for this purpose. Even if the land is not Best and Most versatile, it can still be productive and/or have other valuable uses. We will wish to address the landscape impacts and weigh this against the proposed benefits of the scheme, taking into account the difference in generation between summer and winter. We will also wish to consider the potential impact of battery storage, including safety issues