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19-04-2025
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Solar farm bid approved for green belt land
A solar farm has been approved for green belt land near a village in Derbyshire, despite concerns about the loss of countryside. North East Derbyshire District Council's planning committee approved Ethical Power Development Limited's planning application for land south of Green Acres, off Langer Lane in Wingerworth, during a meeting on Tuesday. It said "very special circumstances" outweighed any potential harm to the countryside, adding noise and increased traffic would be temporary and not be detrimental enough to warrant refusal. Wingerworth Parish Council had objected to the application over concerns about the impact on the environment and nearby homes. The scheme involves a 7.5 megawatt solar array with panels no taller than 3m (10ft) on seven hectares of agricultural land, creating clean energy for 2,760 properties. As many as 18 residents submitted 21 representations to the district council objecting to the scheme, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said. Debbie Ping, who spoke during the planning meeting on behalf of her mother, said: "This development, I believe, should be on a brownfield site. "It's far too near houses, and it will give an industrial look to the space between Wingerworth and part of Langer Lane, which is the Chesterfield borough part. "The green belt really should be an absolute last resort, and I do not believe in this case that it is appropriate." The Campaign for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) objected on the grounds it would be an inappropriate use of green belt land, while Chesterfield Borough Council also raised concerns over the visual impact and its contribution to the country's energy needs. However, the district council's environmental health officer, the Environment Agency and Derbyshire County Council all raised no objections. The planning committee voted by six councillors to three, with one abstention, to approve planning permission, with conditions, including a land contamination assessment, a site investigation to establish any risks from any mining legacy, restricted construction times and that the land be restored after 40 years. An Ethical Power Development spokesperson said the company was "proud and excited to bring forward this solar proposal". They added: "As well as producing clean energy, the project combats the ecological crisis by exceeding the biodiversity net gain policy with uplifts of 107% hedgerow, 68% habitat and 10% watercourse units." Follow BBC Derby on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Local Democracy Reporting Service North East Derbyshire District Council Plans for 70-acre solar farm rejected by council Farmer fears being turfed off land for solar farm Solar panel protester defiant despite court threat
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31-03-2025
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Man fined for failing to talk to fly-tipping probe
A man has been fined £440 after a council investigation into fly-tipping in Derbyshire. North East Derbyshire District Council said it began looking into an incident after finding rubbish on Bole Hill, near Chesterfield, in September last year. A notice was served on Leon Davis, of Central Drive in Brimington, under section 108 of the Environment Act 1995 in November, but the authority said he failed to respond, leading to prosecution. The 42-year-old failed to appear at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court for a hearing on Monday, and as well as the fine he has been ordered to pay £1,477.96 costs and a £176 victim surcharge. Following the sentencing, district council leader Nigel Barker said: "Fly-tipping is a serious offence that harms our environment and community. "We are committed to using all available resources to prosecute offenders to help keep our district clean." Follow BBC Derby on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. North East Derbyshire District Council 'Fly-tipping filth is a disgrace on our streets' Hovercraft found dumped on rural road Work begins to clear 'nasty' illegal waste dump
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31-03-2025
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Man fined for failing to talk to fly-tipping probe
A man has been fined £440 after a council investigation into fly-tipping in Derbyshire. North East Derbyshire District Council said it began looking into an incident after finding rubbish on Bole Hill, near Chesterfield, in September last year. A notice was served on Leon Davis, of Central Drive in Brimington, under section 108 of the Environment Act 1995 in November, but the authority said he failed to respond, leading to prosecution. The 42-year-old failed to appear at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court for a hearing on Monday, and as well as the fine he has been ordered to pay £1,477.96 costs and a £176 victim surcharge. Following the sentencing, district council leader Nigel Barker said: "Fly-tipping is a serious offence that harms our environment and community. "We are committed to using all available resources to prosecute offenders to help keep our district clean." Follow BBC Derby on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. North East Derbyshire District Council 'Fly-tipping filth is a disgrace on our streets' Hovercraft found dumped on rural road Work begins to clear 'nasty' illegal waste dump
