Stop Botley West Solar Plant
What is Botley West
- The project will cover approximately 1,300 hectares of prime agricultural land stretched in on north south belt from Wooton to Farmoor.
- The land is currently used for arable and pasture and comprises the Oxford Green Belt
- The site could generate up to 840 MW, enough to power 330,000 homes.
- It has a target completion date of 2027.
- Click the map/plan image to visit the full plan on botleywest.co.uk (external link)
The proposed Botley West Solar Farm is a subject of major concern to myself and the residents of Wooton, Tackley, Woodstock, Bladon and Yarnton. The proposals for 1,300 hectare site in the middle of Oxford's Green Belt will have a major impact on our local environment and communities.
The developer must listen to residents' concerns. If this plan was to go ahead it would be the largest Solar Plant in England and have a direct impact on a World Heritage site. That means it should be held to the highest standards. The community benefit offer is far too low, the flood risk is too high and there are still too many questions left unanswered.
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