Appeal over Catsfield solar farm refusal

An appeal has been lodged trying to overturn the council's decision to refuse permission to build a solar farm in Catsfield.
By The Newsroom
Published 19th May 2016, 17:00 BST
Updated 7th Jun 2018, 20:23 BST
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Developer Iota Solar wants to reverse Rother District Council’s rejection after three attempts to build the farm off Catsfield Road.

The appellant believes the scheme complies with planning objectives and a lot of work has been done to compromise with the council and villagers, according to the appeal statement.

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The original scheme was refused by the council in November, 2014, again in April, 2015, and for a third time in September for a smaller site as it would be a ‘significant intrusion’ into the countryside.

The council received 17 objections to the latest application but officers did recommend it for approval, however, the planning committee did not agree.

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