Issue - meetings

To consider application UTT/19/1864.

The proposal related to the erection of a solar farm which would consist of rows of photovoltaic (PV) panels running east to west across the site. The development would have an operational lifespan of 40 years.

Members requested a Section 106 Obligation including a clause covering the decommissioning after 40 years including a respective bond for the works.

Councillor Gerard proposed approval of this application. Councillor Lemon seconded this motion.

RESOLVED to approve this application subject to the conditions in the report and the additional Section 106 Obligation.

Councillor Tayler, D MacPherson, W Brazier, R Haynes and J Hartley-Bond spoke on this application.