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Save Churnet Valley Landscape Action Group has been formed to stand up for our countryside and stop the industrial-scale solar development threatening the heart of the Churnet Valley.

The Proposed Solar Plant in Churnet Valley

A planning application has been lodged for a huge solar installation covering over 105 acres of beautiful open countryside — the equivalent of around 60 football pitches. The scheme would see around 27,500 solar panels erected, enclosed by security fencing up to 3 metres (10 feet) high, watched over by CCTV cameras, and accompanied by the constant hum of cooling fans and industrial equipment.

This is not a small, local energy project — it’s the industrialisation of a cherished landscape. The Churnet Valley deserves protection, not to be turned into a noisy, fenced-off power plant.

Key points of objection...

Please go to the information page to read about these points in more detail.

The devastation, visual impact & harm caused to the landscape
The serious risk of irreversible contamination to ground water
Local environmental impact
Severe threat to heritage assets
Profound effect on ecology and local wildlife
Heart breaking loss of an amenity
Impact on public rights of way
Potential serious impact to the mental & physical well-being of nearby residents
Such an industrialised development is highly visible to dominate the Churnet Valley with an impact on tourism
Lack of efficiency
Real concern that this will set precedent for similar developments in the local area

What can you do?

The action group are relying on your support, join us in raising awareness, fundraising and voicing your concerns and objections to the planning department/council.

Public Meeting

You are invited to the public meeting at Cauldon Lowe village hall (Date TBC)

See the plans for the proposed solar park development & voice your concerns to our local MP,

Fundraising

Fundraising is actively taking place to ensure we have some of the best planning and environmental experts available to help us fight our campaign. Keep an eye on our events page for more details.

Donations

SCVL is active in it's fundrising appeal, however we need to raise a considerable amount more to fund consultant experts to give rigorous, evidence based assessments to fight this proposal.

The link takes you to SCVL's Just Giving page, each donation is gratefully received and we sincerely thank you for your generosity.