COPS has issued a stern warning to King Charles about his massive new solar farm.
The 75-year-old eco-conscious monarch has unveiled plans to add around 2,000 panels to his Sandringham property in a bid to provide zero-carbon energy to the site.
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Charles’ proposal, which he claims “will meet the current and future electricity demands of the Sandringham Estate”, was presented to King’s Lynn and West Norfolk Council last month.
Norfolk Police have since objected and warned that panels expected to be installed in horse pastures could attract the attention of thieves.
This comes at a time when the renewable resources will be hidden from tourists – covered in grass and surrounded by tall trees.
The plans submitted do not include any extra security measures on the historic grounds, such as CCTV cameras.
Documents submitted say: “The nature of the site means that security measures throughout the property are already high.
“This being the case, no additional security measures (CCTV, etc.) are proposed as part of this application.”
Police, however, fear that the lack of enhanced protection will make it a target for criminals as they see a rise in material thefts.
Steve Gower, Designing Out Crime officer at Norfolk Police, said: “The rate of burglaries at these premises has been increasing in recent years,” he reports. Online Mail.
He continued: “The combination of increasing scrap value and the remote location of such sites in rural areas means that security needs to be adequately considered.”
To make the solar panels secure, Mr Gower recommended extra fencing, more cameras, better lighting in the area and a modern gate to keep out intruders.
The panels will be placed across 2.3 hectares of land and will provide 2.1 MW of energy.
Most will supply Sandringham House with a small amount exported to the network.
The application adds: “The proposed development is part of the Estate’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and the promotion of environmental practices.”
The expansion of the solar fountains comes just two years after they were added to the roof of Sandringham House.
The Sun has contacted Buckingham Palace for comment.
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