Published in the Portsmouth News on 25th November 2014
PLANS for a new solar farm have been given a cautious welcome.
Proposals for a site west of the B2177 between Bishop’s Waltham and Waltham Chase went on show to the public.
And a large majority of those who attended gave positive feedback on the 50-acre farm being proposed by company Solafields.
More than a third filled in questionnaires at the consultation at Jubilee Hall in Bishop’s Waltham, with 86 per cent showing their support for the renewable energy scheme.
Residents said they were happy with how screened the farm will be and how the land would still have agricultural use.
Mark Candlish, director of Solafields, said: ‘We were delighted at the turnout and positive response from the community.
‘Many people were pleased to see how well screened the site is.
‘This is due to the surrounding mature trees and hedges.
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