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Canonbie | 25th June 2026
 

Public concern over Buccleuch’s Hall Burn solar farm plans

 
 
A Solar Array
 

Impact on property values, noise pollution and traffic are the main worries

Buccleuch held exhibitions last week in Canonbie about a proposed solar farm and battery storage facility on two sites in the area.

The Hall Burn renewable energy scheme proposal by Buccleuch has submitted a scoping report to the Energy Consents Unit in April.

June sees public information days which were held last week and between June and November the project design will be refined and an environmental impact assessment completed.

This Buccleuch say will lead to the submission of a planning application in 2027.

The development would cover approximately 1000 acres.ead much more in this week’s E&L available at your Newsagent or available online by subscription. Click HERE

 
 
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