Commons Sense

House of Commons · Petition P002866

Botley West Solar Farm

24 October 2023

Presented 1 time by 0 MPs

Agriculture & Rural AffairsEnvironment

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At a glance

This petition concerning botley west solar farm was presented to Parliament once by 0 MPs.

Issue summary

The petition addresses concerns about the proposed Botley West solar farm in Witney and West Oxfordshire, arguing that large-scale development on fertile farmland would negatively impact local amenity, biodiversity, and rural character.

Action requested

The petitioners request the House of Commons to urge the Government to reject the application for the Botley West Solar Farm and to update the National Planning Policy Framework to provide clearer guidance on appropriate locations, scales, and designs for solar farms, emphasising factors such as farmland preservation, local amenity, overall scale impact, rural character, and green belt protection.

Key facts

  • 2,022 signatures collected online
  • Proposal risks losing significant open countryside vital for local amenity and biodiversity
  • Construction on fertile farmland is seen as detrimental to food security
  • Current infrastructure is incompatible with the proposed scale and design of the solar farm

Presentation timeline

MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.

  1. Presented 24 October 2023

    No presenters recorded for this presentation.

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