Surry supervisors deny Sycamore Cross conditional‑use permit after lengthy public hearing
After hours of testimony from Surry and Isle of Wight residents and an AES presentation, the board voted to deny the Sycamore Cross conditional‑use permit and the related siting agreement. Opponents cited noise, visual impact and construction impacts; AES emphasized screening, traffic controls and a $4.1 million county revenue projection.
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The Surry County Board of Supervisors denied the conditional‑use permit (CUP) for the Sycamore Cross Solar project and separately voted to deny the proposed siting agreement following a lengthy public hearing featuring both opponents and supporters.
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