In March 2023, Rutland Solar Action Group made a formal complaint to Rutland County Council about its procedure and not requiring an Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed development.
A large proportion of the proposed solar farm is within a Special Protection Area (SPA) yet, crucially, this has not been recognised by Rutland County Council.
What’s more, the site is within an Impact Risk Zone for the Rutland Water Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Wing Water Treatment Works (SSSI), a fact which has not been called into question by Rutland County Council.
Further, no consideration has been given to the presence of lapwing on the site, a Priority Species under DEFRA rules.
In short, Rutland County Council is falling far short of its responsibilities.
Rutland Solar Action Group demands a full Environmental Impact Assessment.
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