Decision details

(a)    That the Director of Corporate Resources be authorised to submit a planning application for the commercial development of a new solar farm and light industrial units at Quorn as detailed in the report;

(b)    That subject to planning consent being granted, construction of the first phase of the development - the solar farm and Barrow Road light industrial units - be approved subject to a maximum capital cost of £14 million;

(c)    That a further report be made to the Cabinet when it is considered that construction of phase two of the development - light industrial units at Poole Farm - is viable.

(KEY DECISION)

REASON FOR DECISION:

The development of the Council-owned land will provide the Authority with future revenue income and support environmental and economic objectives.