Since our last report on varying opinions concerning the potential environmental impact of the proposed solar PV park at Cofford Farm near Starcross some additional correspondence about the matter has been received by Teignbridge District Council.

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I've finally managed to check out my theory that the proposed solar PV park at Cofford Farm near Starcross:

Looks as though [it] may well be visible from one of our favourite walks past the Mamhead Obelisk

My theory was indeed correct, and here are a few pictures to prove the point. As I was taking a few snaps of the view from the Mamhead Obelisk at the weekend, several groups of people wandered past. The family pictured were amongst them. The gentleman said that:

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The mound of virtual paperwork associated with the proposed 23.3 hectare solar PV park at Cofford Farm near Starcross has been gradually accumulating for a couple of weeks now.  In their original request for a screening opinion from Teignbridge council Hive Energy suggested that:

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I attended the Teignbridge District Council planning committee meeting at Forde House in Newton Abbot earlier today. I was there objecting to the proposed Tedburn St. Mary solar PV farm, and the members ultimately voted to refuse the application with a ratio of 3:1. Over coffee after the vote my local district councillor pointed out to me that a request for a screening opinion had been received for a 23.3 hectare solar PV park near Starcross.

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