IF you wish to write to the planning department at the Forest of Dean District Council to state that you object to the development proposal of 185,000 solar panels covering 260 acres of prime riverside land – the cut off date is July 28.

Planning advises that this is such a complex issue they may not meet until August.

However the sooner the better for your communications as it gives more time for the planning officer to read through objections. I am for renewables – for me it is the scale.

– Sue Dubois, Newnham.