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Council Rejects Solar Farm Amid Contamination Concerns

9/9/2025

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West Oxfordshire District Council rejected a proposed 30MW solar farm in Brize Norton due to contamination concerns.
The project intended to power 12,000 homes.
The Planning Inspectorate will meet from October 7-10 to discuss the Botley West solar farm, Europe’s largest.
Botley West aims to generate 840 megawatts for 330,000 homes, facing opposition over environmental impacts.
A decision on Botley West is expected by May 12, 2026.

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Story summary

West Oxfordshire District Council rejected a proposed 30MW solar farm in Brize Norton due to contamination concerns.
The project intended to power 12,000 homes.
The Planning Inspectorate will meet from October 7-10 to discuss the Botley West solar farm, Europe’s largest.
Botley West aims to generate 840 megawatts for 330,000 homes, facing opposition over environmental impacts.
A decision on Botley West is expected by May 12, 2026.