95-hectare North Yorkshire solar farm set for approval

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 00:44 · Archive

Plans for a 95-hectare solar farm in North Yorkshire are recommended for approval despite resident objections.

Plans for a major solar farm covering around 95 hectares of agricultural land in North Yorkshire are recommended for approval despite objections from residents about the loss of productive farmland.

Opponents have argued that solar farms should be built on brownfield sites and existing commercial and domestic roofs instead of converting agricultural land.

How it is being reported

• Backing for major solar farm on agricultural land in North YorkshireObjections include concerns around the loss of the land, arguing that solar farms should be built on 'brown field sites and existing commercial and domestic roofs'TeessideLive · 7 Oct, 00:01
• 95-hectare North Yorkshire solar farm set for approval despite residents' concernsPlans for a major solar farm covering around 95 hectares of agricultural land in North Yorkshire are recommended for approval despite concerns from residents about the loss of productive farmland.The Northern Echo · 6 Oct, 16:30

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