The first corner of Oldham’s brand new town centre park has been given the green light by councillors.
08.09.2023 - 07:17 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A giant solar farm capable of powering 8,000 homes has been given the go ahead.
Councillors took two hours to decide whether or not to approve plans from Robert Maitland for the 49.9MW scheme at High Nunton near Borgue.
And after members opted against a site visit, planning applications committee chairman Jim Dempster used his casting vote to give the plans the green light.
The development will feature nearly 45,000 solar panels and case officer Chris McTeir’s report for the committee said it would take 36 weeks to build.
There were objections from 27 people and letters of support from 29.
Among the objectors to speak at the meeting was Andrew Clement, who lives at Blackcraig – the farm closest to High Nunton.
He said there were a rich variety of habitats that would be “obliterated” by the development.
He told members: “This is a vast project and it is nonsense to suggest that even after planting a few trees it would not destroy the whole landscape.”
Mr Clement added: “We see this massive solar farm as industrial and certainly not green.
“Why not leave this unspoilt agricultural area of Dumfries and Galloway to feeding 8,000 homes rather than ruining it trying to heat 8,000 homes?”
Another local resident, Guy Clement, described it as “too big in nature and completely the wrong place”, being in the middle of a regional scenic area.
He also had concerns about the tourism impact of the “solar power station”.
He said: “My main concern is if this industrial consent is granted we all know the project will be extended in the future.”
Many objectors had concerns about the impact the development would have on the environment and landscape, Guy Clement pointing out that “no amount of screening is ever going to be
The first corner of Oldham’s brand new town centre park has been given the green light by councillors.
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