your objections personal, by stating how the plans will affect you as a user of the recreation ground. Some of the most common objections are listed below:
1. The extensive views from the village and recreation ground across the open country will be blocked by the panels and high fencing. Furthermore, once the site has been built upon, it may be considered brownfield, thus an acceptable site for housing or industrial development. It does not,therefore, comply with the local policy which states that developments must not adversely effect on the appearance or character of the landscape.
2. The recreation ground has recently undergone major improvements including a perimeter running track, new playground equipment and seating. It is heavily used by families, sports teams and dog walkers, and is regularly used for village events. Cricket and football teams regularly use the recreation ground and it is not uncommon for balls to enter the field. Cricketers are worried that they may become liable for damage to solar panels. If teams are forced to relocate, this would adversely affect the character of the village, and may harm the participation in the children's teams. This goes against the National Planning Policy Framework which requires developments to promote high quality public space and encourage the active and continual use of public areas.
3. There has been no assessment of the extent to which noise from inverters and cooling fans will affect local residents.
4. As the ground beneath the solar panels will be surfaced, there will be more additional run-off of TL
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