A devoted couple who spent 15 years building six homes for their children, including three who are severely disabled, have been left devastated by plans for a massive solar farm in Anglesey. Stuart and Patricia Gresty, from Derbyshire, relocated to Anglesey and created a new life for their family, providing 24/7 care for their disabled children. The couple, now 63, had intended to retire in Rhosgoch, but their plans have been upended by proposals for two large solar farms on the island, with one set to surround their properties.
The prospect of the solar farm has caused distress to the Gresty family, especially as their disabled children struggle to cope with change and uncertainty. The proposed solar projects would cover 3,700 acres of farmland, with the larger one, Maen Hir, being five times the size of the UK’s largest active solar farm. The Grestys’ homes would be enveloped by solar panels, threatening the peace and space their children currently find solace in.
Stuart and Patricia had undertaken significant sacrifices to relocate to Anglesey, including selling properties in Derbyshire and spending years renovating homes for their children. The potential disruption from the solar farm jeopardises the stability and comfort they had painstakingly built for their family. Despite the promised energy benefits of the solar farm, the Grestys and other locals are pushing back against the development, citing concerns about noise, visual impact, and disruption to their lives.
Public opposition to the solar farm plans is growing, with protests and awareness campaigns organised by affected residents, including the Grestys. The couple, along with their disabled children, have raised objections to the project, highlighting the impact it would have on their daily routines and wellbeing. The uncertainty and stress caused by the looming solar farms have left the Grestys feeling isolated and overwhelmed by the potential upheaval facing their family.
As the fate of the solar farm project rests with the UK Government, the Grestys face an uncertain future and the possibility of displacement from the homes they meticulously created for their children. Despite their efforts to raise concerns and resistance, the couple is grappling with the likelihood of their lives being irrevocably changed by the development. The emotional toll of the situation weighs heavily on the Gresty family, who feel their hard work and commitment to their children’s well-being are under threat from external forces beyond their control.