Proposed extension of the validity of the EA of the authorised solar PV facility on Portion A within the Vetlaagte Farm near De Aar

This application is made for the proposed extension of the validity of the EA of the authorised solar PV facilities on Portion A within the Vetlaagte Farm near De Aar. Note that all the relevant NEMA authorisations for the above PV facility is currently in place, and were issued on 19 July 2013 however the EAs will expire by 2023 if not extended. The final layout was guided by the Environmental Sensitivity Map which was produced using the specialist input obtained during the original impact assessment, as well as during the course of numerous EA Amendment Applications. Furthermore, CTS Heritage has recently completed field assessments in the immediate context and as such, the site is well understood. The SEF and Applicants are as follows: Portion A: Ennex Solar (Pty) Ltd