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A solar farm could be built on land at Haunton Farm, which is located between Haunton and Harlaston.  The public consultation has been launched by the developer,  with a view to a formal planning application being submitted.  

If constructed, the solar farm could provide energy for over 15000 homes.  The developer suggests that this could save 21,000 tonnes of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) per annum compared with energy generated from other sources.  The land would continue to be used for some agricultural purpose whilst the solar farm is generating energy.  

The public consultation launched on Monday 13th July 2020.  The developer is providing information throughout the application process to the public primarily through a website www.hauntonsolar.com 

To date, this website contains an overview of the proposal, site plan and a construction traffic plan.  It is proposed that  construction traffic will arrive at the site via Syerscote Lane.   

Questions and concerns can be submitted to the developer through:

• the online form on the website 💻 www.hauntonsolar.com 

•  email address 📧 planning@hauntonsolar.com

• Post: ✉ Savills (UK) LTD, REF. Haunton Manor Solar Park, Kingston House, Blackbrook Business Park, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2PX

Please note, for your concerns or comments to be taken into account as part of the formal decision making process you will need to submit them to Lichfield District Council Planning department during the formal consultation period after the developer has submitted their planning application. 

If you would like your comments relating to this proposal added to the Harlaston Village website please send your comments to 

📧  michael.grove@farming.co.uk