Issue - meetings

Consideration was given to the report of the Director of Planning, Regeneration &

Communities regarding the Written Representations (WR) prepared for the Cottam Solar Project DCO examination.

The Development Management Team Manager presented the report and explained that written representations could cover any relevant matter and was not restricted to

the matters set out within their initial assessment of the principal issues. The recommended response in the report was outlined. It was explained that officers

were recommending that significant objections should be forwarded relating to specific impacts, many of which arose from the ad hoc nature of the development. The cumulative impact of solar developments was also highlighted.

The recommendations were proposed and seconded and on being put to the vote were carried.

            RESOLVED:

1)    To accept the invitation and approve the submission of Written Representations (WR) to be made on the Cottam Solar Project DCO application; and

2)    To review the draft Written Representations (WR) prepared for the Cottam Solar Project examination, and to delegate authority to the Director of Planning, Regeneration and Communities following consultation with the Chair of this committee, to complete, finalise and submit the WR by Deadline 1 (17th October) as set by the Examining Authority, taking into consideration the committee’s comments.