You may be interested in seeing the latest drone footage of the Cleve Hill Solar Park site, taken in October 2024, compared to how the site looked in 2018, before the work started. These can … Read more
On 16 October 2024, Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners (Quinbrook) announced two long-term offtake agreements with Tesco and Shell covering 100% of the solar power generation from its Cleve Hill Solar Park. The project won planning permission, … Read more
In June, Cleve Hill Solar Park (CHSP) appealed against Swale Borough Council’s Planning Committe refusal of the Battery Safety Management Plan (BSMP). Shockingly, after a relatively short period, The Planning Inspectorate overturned this decision on … Read more
A fire at a battery storage facility in Otay Mesa is out — but the stubborn nature of the blaze has sparked opposition from some residents about the relative safety of at least three other battery projects … Read more
In this issue, Brian Pain of the Faversham Eye reports on the appeal submitted by Cleve Hill Solar Park Limited, including the potential devastating impacts on local residents and wildlife. https://www.favershameye.co.uk/post/cleve-hill-the-proposed-solar-farm-battery-energy-supply-system
Following Swale Borough Council’s Planning Committee refusal of the Battery Safety Management Plan on 28 February, the Developer submitted an appeal to the Secretary of State for Energy Security & Net Zero on 10 April. … Read more
This video shows the devastating impact of the construction of the solar park, affecting the landscape and wildlife. No words can describe how awful this is. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhkTGph-R2E
Some good news at last! The Battery Safety Management Plan was considered at an Extraordinary Planning Committee at Swale Borough Council on 28 February, and was refused! The decision was voted at 10 to 5 … Read more
A Barrister with extensive experience in fighting infrastructure planning applications has, on behalf of The Faversham Society, submitted a letter to Swale Borough Council. The letter outlines the Society’s concerns about the independence and quality … Read more