I WOULD like to congratulate all those who have battled to stop the industrial sized solar farm at Purlieu.

In particular a big vote of thanks to the UKIP councillors Richard Leppington and Alan Preest who were heavily involved in the opposition to the plan.

It now seems that AEE Renewables has decided not to appeal against the district council's refusal.

They will now take their money-grabbing schemes elsewhere.

So well done to all those involved and let's say loud and clear that we love our Forest the way it is. It is not for sale to greedy developers.

– Averil Sumners, Bream.