Ban large solar schemes on farmland/open countryside and promote solar on roofs
Promote solar energy on roofs and ban large-scale solar schemes on farmland and open countryside by signing this petition.
Drone footage of Graveney marshes – October 2024
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
Cleve Hill Solar Park won’t power a single home after Tesco and Shell buyout
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
BATTERY STORAGE REFUSAL DECISION OVERTURNED BY THE PLANNING INSPECTORATE
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
Fire in Otay Mesa puts battery storage projects under scrutiny and neighborhoods on edge
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
FAVERSHAM EYE ISSUE 17: CLEVE HILL – The Proposed Solar Farm Battery Energy Supply System
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
DEVELOPER APPEALS AGAINST REFUSAL OF BATTERY STORAGE AT CLEVE HILL SOLAR PARK
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
Heartbreaking devastation of the landscape and wildlife
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
Battery Safety Management Plan REFUSED!!
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
Fight against battery storage at Cleve Hill continues!
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
BATTERY SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN – DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS 28 SEPTEMBER. PLEASE HELP!
Cleve Hill Solar Park (CHSP) has submitted its Battery Safety Management Plan (BSMP) to Swale Borough Council to satisfy Requirement 3. GREAT has now submitted its objection and we urge everyone to submit an objection … Read more
Cleve Hill Solar Park Drop-In Sessions
Cleve Hill Solar Park are holding two drop-in events on 8th and 9th August. The event is an opportunity to speak to members of the project team to ask questions about where the project is … Read more
Work starts on UK’s largest solar plant
Construction of the UK’s largest solar and battery storage plant has begun after thecompany developing it won the highest government subsidy yet for a sun-powered energy scheme, reports Gill Plimmer of the Financial Times (24 … Read more
Fire service concerned about battery storage facilities plans
The Basingstoke Gazette reports that Hampshire’s fire chief has said he is ‘concerned’ about plans to build an industrial lithium-ion battery storage facility in Basingstoke. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Chief, Neil … Read more
Basingstoke MP Maria Miller to propose new law to make battery storage facilities less dangerous
Basingstoke Gazette report that a new law will be put forward to Parliament to make battery storage facilities less of a danger to people and the environment. Basingstoke’s MP Maria Miller intervention comes following planning permission being granted for … Read more
Chancellor commissions planning system review
reNEWS.BIZ report that UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has commissioned a review of the planning system to speed up consenting for offshore wind farms and large-scale solar projects in England. Hunt, along with the Minister for Local … Read more
Why are we allowing solar panels to swallow up our farmland?
The Spectator has published an article by Ross Clark which highlights how wrong the decision was to allow 800 acres of arable farmland in Graveney to be covered in solar panels. Mr Clark compares the … Read more
Monitoring Cleve Hill HGV Movements
As you will be aware, construction work has started at the Cleve Hill solar farm site. The Developer has applied for planning permission to temporarily change the use of a plot of land positioned between … Read more
Inaugural Traffic Management Group Meeting Held
The inaugural Traffic Management Group meeting was held with the Developer on 19th October. Disappointingly, neither KCC, Swale Borough Council nor Kent Highways attended. The minutes can be access via the following link. https://m.facebook.com/groups/1582571795301744/permalink/4041425749416324/ It … Read more
Latest Community Newsletter
The Developer has issued it’s latest newsletter confirming construction will begin in October 2022. Read the full newsletter here https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5992b8d8bf629ad8f9d3048c/t/635a944238df077c07cb463f/1666880602083/Community+Newsletter+October+2022er at
A list of archived news is also available.