On 19 June a “Request for an EIA Screening Opinion” was submitted to Broadland District Council (see planning application 2024/1790).
This means Albanwise Synergy are asking Broadland whether an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is required, prior to submitting the planning application.
While in general an EIA is required for such a development if it is over 0.5 hectares, Albanwise have commissioned a detailed report from SLR Consulting, arguing that an EIA is not required.
Broadland have asked for input from a number of relevant bodies, with this phase of consultation closing on Friday 12 July.
Public comments can also be made directly to Broadland via the planning portal on its website. You will need to log in to leave a comment.
I would urge residents to consider whether it is advisable to miss out an EIA on this massive solar and battery farm, particularly given the brevity and limitation of the public consultation so far.
Please also note that this application is on the agenda for the Reepham Town Council Meeting at 6.30 pm on Wednesday 10 July at Stimpson’s Piece Pavilion, should anyone wish to attend.
Jacqui Wash, Whitwell Street