Planned Solar Farm on Bridgwater and Taunton Canal Scaled Back After Community Feedback Friday, November 28, 2025 solar bridgwater taunton canal solarfarm floodrisk community energy somerset landscaping A proposed solar farm on the historic Bridgwater and Taunton Canal has been scaled back following input from local residents and environmental concerns. IBV Fordgate Solar Ltd. initially applied in late August to develop a … Read More
Wayford Residents Rally to Halt Controversial Solar Farm Proposal Friday, November 21, 2025 wayford somerset solarfarm renewableenergy planningappeal sustainability landscape publicinquiry environment community Residents of Wayford, a small village in Somerset, are racing against time to oppose plans for a large solar farm proposed on Mahe Farm, located on Chard Lane between Chard and Crewkerne. The project, initiated by Milton … Read More
Climate Emergency Council Rejects Large Solar Farm Plan Over Landscape Concerns Sunday, September 28, 2025 climate solarfarm renewable greenbelt landscape planning bath council biodiversity environment Bath and North East Somerset Council’s planning committee has rejected a proposal for a major solar farm, despite the council’s ongoing commitment to addressing the climate emergency. The proposed solar farm, spanning 28.2 … Read More
Somerset Planning Update: Massive 88-Hectare Solar Farm Proposed Near Village Tuesday, August 5, 2025 somerset bath northsomerset planning solarfarm brunel footbridge housing restoration renewableenergy Bath and North East Somerset and North Somerset authorities are currently reviewing a variety of notable planning applications, including a vast solar farm, the restoration of a historic Brunel bridge, and the revival of … Read More
Wiltshire Council Unites Against Massive Lime Down Solar Park Plan Tuesday, July 29, 2025 wiltshire solarfarm development protests countryside renewableenergy planning infrastructure netzero council Wiltshire Council has voiced strong opposition to the proposed Lime Down Solar Park, describing it as one of the most damaging developments the county has seen in recent memory. The heated debate unfolded during a full … Read More
Solar Farm Opponents to Launch Nationwide Countryside Walks Thursday, June 5, 2025 solar protest countryside wiltshire community renewableenergy environment development solarfarm conservation This weekend, residents concerned about the impact of large solar farm projects will take to the Wiltshire countryside as part of the National Community Walk, where 25 groups across the UK will walk locally to defend … Read More