Pender County’s decision to deny a special use permit for a 2,360-acre solar farm has been upheld by the North Carolina Court of Appeals. The court ruled that the company, Coastal Pine Solar, LLC, failed to provide sufficient evidence that adequate utilities were in place or being provided for the project.
Concerns About Utilities and Drainage
The appeals court noted concerns about drainage, as the land had been removed from agricultural use due to wetland designation. No evidence was presented about measures to offset water runoff from clearing 2,300 acres of timberland.
The three-judge panel found the county board’s decision was supported by the evidence and did not violate the company’s constitutional rights.
Original reporting: WRAL Raleigh — read the source article.
