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Councillors Reject Massive Solar Farms Over Community Concerns

7/5/2025

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In Wiltshire, a councillor slammed the county as a "dumping ground for solar farms" after rejecting a massive 218-acre project near Potterne, raising alarms over archaeological treasures. Similarly, Durham County Council turned down a 154-acre solar farm in Haswell Plough, prioritizing community noise and landscape over initial planning support.

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Story summary

In Wiltshire, a councillor slammed the county as a "dumping ground for solar farms" after rejecting a massive 218-acre project near Potterne, raising alarms over archaeological treasures. Similarly, Durham County Council turned down a 154-acre solar farm in Haswell Plough, prioritizing community noise and landscape over initial planning support.