Giant Solar Farm Proposed Along Historic Somerset Canal Sparks Debate Monday, October 27, 2025 somerset solar canal renewable farming environment leisure planning community energy A vast solar farm could soon reshape a significant stretch of the scenic Somerset Space Walk, raising concerns among locals and heritage advocates alike. The Somerset Space Walk, following the historic Bridgwater and Taunton … Read More
Unique Off-Grid Home Plan by Canal Sparks Debate in Bath Sunday, October 26, 2025 offgrid sustainability architecture planning bath canal hempcrete renewable composting lowcarbon Plans to construct a distinctive off-grid home beside the Kennet & Avon Canal have sparked a divided response among councillors at the Bath and North East Somerset Council. Initially, planning officers recommended … Read More
'Unique' off-grid house plan by canal sparks debate in Bath Sunday, October 26, 2025 off-grid sustainability bathecology architecture hempcrete planning canal renewable community lowcarbon A proposal to build a distinctive off-grid home next to the Kennet & Avon Canal in Bath has sparked mixed reactions among Bath and North East Somerset Council members. Planning officers initially recommended refusal of … Read More
Massive Solar Farm Proposal Moves Forward Near Malmesbury Wednesday, October 22, 2025 solar renewable wiltshire infrastructure planning opposition environment energy development government Plans to construct one of the UK’s largest solar farms in Wiltshire have progressed, with government inspectors officially accepting the proposal for further examination. Lime Down Solar Park Limited aims to build a … Read More
Developer Offers Wiltshire Landowners Up to £50,000 to Avoid Objecting to Solar Park Monday, October 20, 2025 solar wiltshire islandgreenpower planning development landowners controversy renewable infrastructure opposition sport Controversy has erupted over Island Green Power’s (IGP) development of the Lime Down solar park in Wiltshire, after reports emerged that the company has offered landowners financial inducements of up to £50,000 in exchange … Read More
Controversial Plans for Massive Lime Down Solar Farm Near Motorway Submitted Wednesday, October 1, 2025 solar wiltshire renewable energy infrastructure planning development controversy battery transportation sport Plans have been submitted to construct an extensive ‘solar factory’ across a vast area of Wiltshire countryside. Lime Down Solar Park Limited proposes a 500 megawatt solar farm north of the M4 near Malmesbury, … Read More