HOW TO OBJECT
Planning Drawing
To see a copy of the proposed site double click on the link below.
While we recognise the need for renewable energy, we oppose this proposal because it sacrifices open countryside when suitable previously developed, brownfield sites and large rooftops have not even been considered.
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BSR Energy, the developer, are a small company with just 10 UK employees. All profits from this project will go to the company there will be no lasting employment in the UK, let alone the Churnet Valley.
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If you share our concerns and would like to submit an objection, then TAKE ACTION NOW
The quality of objections submitted is VITAL … you can object more than once as long as you object for different reasons each time … more than one person from the same household can object … encourage your family & friends to raise separate individual objections (they don’t have to live locally for their objection(s) to count)
*If you miss the deadline please object anyway as your view may still be taken into account. If you share our concerns, then TAKE ACTION today by posting an objection:
Object by any of the FOLLOWING METHODS before the deadline DATE
1. ​Email: Using the form below
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Direct email to the following address: planning@staffsmoorlands.gov.uk.
Be sure to Include the application reference SMD/2025/**** and your name & address or your objection will not count.
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2. QR Code Required
which takes you directly into the Staffordshire District Council’s planning portal and onto the Solar Farm application.
You will see a section “Comment on this Application”. Open this and follow the instructions.*Fill in all the personal information requested including name and address*Make sure you select ‘Inform the Authority that you OBJECT to the Planning Application’ under ‘Nature of submission’
when writing your objection.* Ensure you state the reason(s) why you are objecting.*You may choose from any of the objections (just one will do) but copying them word for word will weaken our case. Use your own words & your own points.
3. Post or deliver your written objections following the guidelines above to:
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council,
Planning Department,
Moorlands House,
Stockwell St,
Leek,
ST13 6HQ
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Email Objection
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
FUND RAISING
DONATIONS
PUBLIC MEETING
Fundraising is actively taking place to ensure we have some of the best planning and environmental experts to help us fight this development
The group is active in its fundraising appeal. We need to raise a considerable amount to fund consultant experts to give rigorous evidence
You are invited to public meeting at Cauldon Lowe village Hall to see the plans for the proposed solar park development and voice your concerns to your local MP.