‘Genuine concerns’ over number of solar farms being developed across Waterford
A number of solar farm developments are planned for the Comeragh area of Waterford
There are “genuine concerns” over the number of solar farms that are being developed in County Waterford, a council meeting has heard.
Independent councillor Declan Clune raised the issue at the September meeting of the Comeragh District.
In a post on social media following the meeting, Cllr Clune outlined the question he put to council management.
He wrote: “I raised the increasing concentration of solar farm developments across the Comeragh District.
“With developments and applications affecting areas including Stradbally, Faha, Clinea Power, High Road and Kildermody, I asked the senior planner a straightforward question: When is enough, enough?”
“Renewable energy has an important role to play, but there is genuine concern locally about the cumulative concentration of developments in particular areas and a growing feeling among residents that their observations and concerns are not being adequately considered.
“Local communities must have confidence that their voices matter in the planning process.”
Cllr Clune concluded by reminding constituents to get in touch with him regarding any issues they may have.