Published in the Portsmouth News on 16th July 2014
ONE of the biggest solar farms in the area is being planned for land close to the A3(M).
Resource Parks Limited is proposing to build 60,000 panels on around 120 acres of land at Hazleton Farm, off the B2149 between Horndean and Rowlands Castle.
But the same farm, on land further north, has also been earmarked for 700 new homes and a host of much-needed community facilities.
Some community leaders are wondering if the two are appropriate side by side and Rowlands Castle Parish Council has urged a full environmental impact assessment is carried out.
Resource Parks Limited has not submitted formal plans yet, but has submitted a detailed report and is asking East Hampshire District Council whether an environmental assessment is needed.
A statement said: ‘The parish council considered would strongly support the requirement for a Full Environmental Impact Assessment, especially given the effect the proposed 50-hectare site of 3m-high reflective material might have on the surrounding area.’
It adds the development would be near the proposed reservoir at Havant Thicket.
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