A CONTROVERSIAL proposed 24-hectare solar farm near Bigrigg has more supporters than opponents, say developers. Castillium, had its plans turned down by Copeland Council in September with opposition from nearby residents and councillors. But the firm has appealed the decision. Director, Alistair Fell, said there is a petition from over 100 residents showing their support for the farm – which he says outnumbers those opposed. He also said the farm could bring in a community benefit fund of £10,000. He said: “Following feedback from our two public exhibitions we reduced the size of the proposals by more than half, and worked with Egremont Town Council to make sure that the farm can’t be seen from houses in Bigrigg or from Woodend.”
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