The Village Association has submitted an objection to the planning application for a solar farm adjacent to New Ash Green in Hartley Bottom and Ridley, with electricity cables through New Ash Green to Eaglesfield Equestrian Centre.  This objection represents the great majority of residents who have expressed their opposition through their individual resident societies, and directly to the Village Association.

We have based the objection on the impact that the development would have on the VA’s land and the quality of life of most residents of the village.  We have also taken into account that there will be only minimal direct benefit to our village.  Our objections are therefore summarised as:

• • The harm to the Green Belt countryside.
  • The adverse environmental impact.
  • The loss of good agricultural land.
  • The potential damage to ancient woodland.
  • The effect on the wider landscape.

The full Village Association objection submitted to the Council can be seen here…
2025-03-01 NAGVAL Planning objection v2 .

We would encourage all residents to make their individual voices heard by submitting their comments here as soon as possible….
https://pa.sevenoaks.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=makeComment&keyVal=SOSYUDBKL7I00