Chairman’s report by Mick Spicer for 2024-25
Notice-of-Public-Rights Astley 2025 final
Astley Gorse Solar Farm
The planning application for the Astley Gorse extension has been submitted to NWBC.
The developers (Greenvolt Power UK) have submitted additional information to the council which was published on the planning portal on Friday 14th February 2025, covering ecology, flood risk and general cumulative impacts. You can access the application here and comment if you wish.
The planning reference for this application is PAP2024/0577.
Astley Gorse Extension – Brochure
Sole End Solar Farm
Construction for the Sole End Solar Farm is due to start in spring of 2025.When dates/details are confirmed, they will be posted here.
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For context, following the meeting held on Thursday 25th May 2023 at 7.00 – 7.30pm in The Reading Room, a list of objections were sent to North Warwickshire Borough Council with regards to PAP/2022/0544 Sole End Solar Farm Astley Parish Council objections to Sole End Solar Farm.
After some debate at the Planning & Development board held on 12th June 2023, this application was was approved
There are some concessions which include:
- close consultation with us/villagers who will be impacted by the build
- properly turning the land back over to agricultural land / green belt either at the end of the sites life or 40 years, whichever is soonest.
- provision of a Community fund for the village paid annually for 10 years
The planners will be seeking further consultation with local residents most impacted by this build, and will be co-ordinating via Astley Parish Council. If you have any queries, please contact the Clerk, Helen Billington.
There is currently a vacancy for a Councillor in Astley. If you are a resident of the Parish, and would like to be part of the Parish Council, where you can offer suggestions for discussion and help influence what happens in the village- please come to our next meeting and find out more or email the Clerk for more information at clerk@astleyparishcouncil.org.uk
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