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A huge solar farm project is sparking debate over its potential impact on the environment and surrounding communities.
South Brooks Solar Farm, planned for Romney Marsh and adjacent areas in Sussex, would span multiple sites across the marsh, including parts of East Sussex and Rother.
The proposal is being brought forward by EDF and PS Renewables and would have the capacity to generate up to 500MW of electricity, enough to power more than 140,000 homes.
Because of its size, the project is classified as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) and will be examined by the Planning Inspectorate, with a final decision to be made by the Secretary of State.
A statutory public consultation is currently underway and will close on July 9, giving residents and stakeholders an opportunity to comment on the plans.
Following early consultation, developers have reduced the developed area by 20 per cent and increased the space set aside for ecology and landscaping.
Cllr Dan Bradley, who represents Rye and Eastern Rother and Winchelsea, has urged a cautious approach.
On social media, Cllr Bradley said: “I support the move towards renewable energy and I recognise the importance of improving the country’s energy security.
“However, support for renewable energy must not mean a blank cheque for development, especially in a sensitive area like the Marsh.
“Residents are right to ask serious questions about the effect this scheme could have on the open character of the Marsh, on farmland, on drainage and flood risk, on wildlife and habitats, and on the wider impact of large-scale infrastructure around the Dungeness area.
“My starting point is simple: renewable energy is important, but local communities, landscapes and the environment must not be taken for granted.”
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