Mr Chadwick said his initial objection to the solar panel planning application was made because important project details were not available online.
He said: “The application only stated that there would be 72 solar panels, and my first reaction was that they would cover the entire area.
“However, when I checked the planning application, it was already near the end of the consultation period. By then, the relevant information was no longer available on the website.”
After receiving more information about the proposed solar panel development, Mr Chadwick said Mr Shepherd had “put a lot of thought into making the project work as effectively as possible”.
Mr Chadwick said Mr Shepherd had “considered all the questions I asked” and that he was now “a full supporter of the plan”.
The solar panels will be raised above the ground, allowing grass to grow underneath and ensuring wildlife continues to have access to sunlight, he said.
Mr Chadwick added: “He probably will not receive any financial benefit during his lifetime. This is not a commercial decision; it is an altruistic decision to do the right thing.”
According to the State Planning website, external, the solar panel planning application has recently undergone an on-site evaluation.
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