The designs for the development are sympathetic to the area. They ensure that the existing views and rural outlook are maintained while the incorporation of extensive screening and landscaping will harmonise with the locality.

A thorough Impact Assessment has been conducted and concluded that there will be no significant impact on the local environment as a result of this development.

The planning application has now been submitted to South Derbyshire District Council. Full details are available from the South Derbyshire District Council Planning Department or via the planning portal on their website.

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The UK currently gets around 5.5% of electricity from renewable sources and that will need to increase to around 30% to meet the 15% 2020 target for all energy. This development aims to help that aspiration become a reality.