PEOPLE are being invited to have their say on new planning guidance to help Mid Devon District Council to consider the impact of solar development on Mid Devon’s landscape.
Mid Devon is facing a wide range of challenges arising from climate change.
The council said it is important that harmful emissions are reduced from energy use through cleaner energy production but this should be balanced with the protection of the unique landscape.
This consultation offers a second opportunity for people to have their say and is open until March 29.
The draft Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) and other information is available on the council’s website. Hard copies of the draft SPD are also available at Council offices and at Mid Devon Libraries during normal opening hours.
Planning officers will be available at Mid Devon District Councilin Tiverton at the following times to answer queries: February 24 from 9am until noon, March 8 from 1pm until 4pm, March 17 from 9pm until noon.
Comments need to be received in writing by midnight on March 29, including the sender’s name and full postal address.
All responses will be treated as public documents and published on the council’s website.
Comments should be sent to planningconsultations@middevon.gov.uk, or to Forward Planning, Mid Devon District Council, Phoenix House, Phoenix Lane, Tiverton EX16 6PP.
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