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Solar Park Plans Drown Locals in Paperwork
26 Nov
Summary
- Campaigners face hundreds of complex planning documents.
- A massive solar park is proposed for over 2,000 acres.
- Residents find project information difficult to comprehend.
Residents near Malmesbury, Wiltshire, are struggling to navigate the extensive planning documentation for a proposed solar park. The Lime Down Solar Park, planned across more than 2,000 acres, has generated over 300 official documents that are proving challenging for the public to interpret.
Sir Mike Pitt, a local resident, highlighted the sheer volume and complexity of the planning submissions. He described the situation as campaigners being "wading through" pages of information that are "difficult for a layperson to understand." This bureaucratic hurdle is a significant concern for those opposing the project.
Island Green Power, the developer behind the proposal, has stated its commitment to transparency. A company representative, Will Threlfall, affirmed that their team remains available to address any questions and assist with accessing the necessary project information, aiming to alleviate the concerns raised by local campaigners.
