The Faversham SocietyCHSP ExaminationSubmission to Issue Specific Hearing on Need, 17 July 2019 Our submission relates to the need in terms of electricity generating capacity for a solar power station of this magnitude when it is balanced against the harm resulting from: Damage to Heritage Assets and Archaeology; Habitat Loss; Flood Risk; Landscape and Footpath […]
CHSPSubmission to Open Floor Hearing 2 - 22 July 2019 Presented on behalf of The Faversham Society by Professor Sir David Melville CBE Energy Storage System - Safety Issues 1. We are concerned at the limitations of the Rochdale Envelope in relation to hazards associated with emerging battery technology. The Rochdale envelope is neither a blank […]
The Faversham Society Opposes the Cleve Hill Power Station The Faversham Society has registered its objection to the Cleve Hill development. Although we support alternative energy, we have grave reservations about the developer's plans for Cleve Hill. Our strong objection to this planning application is based on these areas of serious concern: Batteries This is […]
am writing on behalf of the Faversham Society to inform you that I wish to speak at the Preliminary Meeting on the 30th May 2019 under the following agenda items: Cultural HeritageThe adverse impact on the Grade 1 listed All Saints Church, Graveney, constructed in Norman times, mainly 14th century. Environmental Statement (relates also to Water ,flooding etc)Limitations of the […]
March 25 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Free event unticketed. All welcome. CLICK HERE to reserve tickets. The VIC56 is an 85 foot steamship, constructed in 1945 as part of the wartime shipbuilding programme, and now preserved in working order by a small group of volunteers. Vic 56 is technically a steam coasting lighter […]
The Faversham Society has registered its objection to the Cleve Hill development. Although we support alternative energy we have grave reservations about the developers plans for Cleve Hill. Our strong objection to this application is based on these areas of serious concern:Batteries• The safety of batteries has not been adequately addressed. • […]
Three representatives of Gladman attended a meeting co-organised by St Mary of Charity and the Faversham Society on 16th January. The meeting was well attended with over 170 people braving a cold wet evening to come and hear what Gladman had to say and to question them. The questions covered many topics including traffic, drainage […]
The Solar Power Station is bigger than Faversham. The panels will be 3.9m/12.5 feet high: the height of a double-decker bus. Just the electrical compound - the electrical substation and the batteries behind the bund will extend over 10ha - 20% bigger than the Faversham Recreation Ground which is a mere 8.1ha. The batteries are […]
East Kent Recycling Limited has applied for an environmental permit to expand their operation at Oare. You have until Tuesday 22nd January to comment. As the Environment Agency makes clear concern about increased traffic going to and from the site is not a matter for the Agency, Full details of what the Environment Agency can […]