Regulation 18 draft Local Plan

Support

Representation ID: 5138

Received: 03/01/2024

Respondent: Aukera UK

We are supportive of the presumption in favour of such developments on the condition that key criteria and tests are met to ensure a scheme’s acceptability. Areas identified for solar development potential should not be applied in an exclusive way so as not to eliminate development in other areas which may be suitable and satisfy the key policy tests. As a conscientious developer we welcome support for projects that offer significant benefits but would appreciate further clarity on what this includes. The additional solar requirements could be clearer to distinguish BMV and carbon sink considerations.

Support noted. The wording of CC8 would not preclude support for ground mounted solar projects that lie outside the opportunity area designation on the Proposals Map. Agree clarification required for assessment of proposals outside of opportunity areas.

Disagree on point 5. All of the second bullet point under Additional Considerations for solar based energy proposals refers to proposals on BMV so cannot be split into two as suggested.