The rural East Devon community urgently raising funds to fight off Battery Energy Storage Systems
People living in and around the hamlet of Hawkchurch in East Devon, close to the borders with both West Dorset and Somerset, are fighting proposals to site two large Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in the parish. BESS developers appear to favour the rural location because of its relative proximity to the Axminster Substation. Opponents are gearing up for two planning appeals in March and May 2026. They are desperately trying to raise funds to finance their battle. Devon CPRE has been finding out why they are so concerned...
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