Public consultation on the above application for the installation of a solar farm with a generating capacity of up to 49.9MW off Church Lane has been extended until further notice. The scheme proposes: ground mounted solar panels; access tracks; inverter/transformers; substation; storage, spare parts and welfare cabins; underground cables and conduits; perimeter fence; CCTV equipment; temporary construction compounds; and associated infrastructure and planting scheme.
This application will affect the landscape surrounding Church Lane at the A20 end, so do comment, whether you support or object. You can see full details of this application on the Ashford Borough Council Planning Portal:
How to Comment on an ABC Planning Application:
The easiest way to Comment is online at www.ashford.gov.uk
Enter A
pplication Number 22/00668 into the Search box and select ‘Category‘ to display Planning Applications and then click the magnifying glass search icon.
The application will appear with the application number highlighted. Click on the Application number to open it up.
You can see all the details uploaded by the Applicant and all responses from Statutory Consultees by selecting ‘Files’ in the menu bar.
The application will appear with the application number highlighted. Click on the Application number to open it up.
You can see all the details uploaded by the Applicant and all responses from Statutory Consultees by selecting ‘Files’ in the menu bar.
To make a comment, click ‘Comments’ in the menu bar, then click the right hand ‘Comment’ box and complete the details requested.
You can indicate whether you are a ‘member of the public’ or ‘Neighbour’ in the list.
Make sure to indicate whether your comment is Object or Support in the list under ‘Stance’. If you are making a general comment, then choose ‘Representation’.
Type your Comment and, finally, scroll down to click the ‘Next’ button to complete the submission of your comment.
If you prefer to Comment by post please send your comment letter to: Planning Department, Ashford Borough Council, Civic Centre, Tannery Lane, Ashford TN23 1PL
Make sure to quote Planning Application No 22/00668 as the reference. Letters received by the Council are scanned and uploaded, though the process is slower than submitting online.