Published in the Portsmouth News on 24th September 2013
Story by Kimberley Barber
COUNCILLORS have given their approval for a solar farm to be built between Gosport and Fareham
The plan to build a 27-hectare site on land off Tanners Lane, west of Newgate Lane, Fareham, went before the planning committee at Fareham Borough Council today.
Two residents who live near to the site made deputations raising concerns over the possible health risks of living near the 1.7m high panels, the glare they might cause and the loss of wildlife.
Tim Pratt, from Fareham and Gosport Friends of the Earth, spoke in support. He said: ‘We support this project because we want to see Fareham playing its part in the transition to non carbon energy which is so badly needed.’
His group staged a support protest outside the Civic Offices, prior to the meeting.
Deputations were also heard from Hill Head ward Councillor Tim Knight and Stubbington ward councillors Kay Mandry and Jim Forrest.
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