Plans for Gloucestershire solar farm turned down
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Developers Elgin Energy EsCo Ltd said building the farm on more than 173 acres of Forest of Dean land would help them reach a net zero target. Forest of Dean District Council added the energy firm had failed to prove protected species such as bats, dormice and great crested newts would not be affected by the solar farm.Robert Wolfson, of Rudford and Highleadon Parish Council, told the development management committee the council is not opposed to solar farms on principle.
He said the site would have a significant impact on the landscape of the area and historic buildings, according to theHartpury parish councillor Mark Clarke also spoke against the proposals.
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