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Conrad Energy Appeals Council Rejection of 28-Hectare Solar Farm

4/25/2026

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Conrad Energy II Ltd is appealing Bath and North East Somerset Council’s refusal of a 28.2-hectare solar farm at Burnett.
Over 40 residents have objected, citing farmland loss and flood risk, while the appeal’s public consultation runs through 4 May.
The developer says the farm would power 5,500 homes and its panel layout allows sheep to graze beneath.
Council officials argue the site’s visual and environmental impact outweighs the renewable-energy benefits.

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Conrad Energy II Ltd is appealing Bath and North East Somerset Council’s refusal of a 28.2-hectare solar farm at Burnett.
Over 40 residents have objected, citing farmland loss and flood risk, while the appeal’s public consultation runs through 4 May.
The developer says the farm would power 5,500 homes and its panel layout allows sheep to graze beneath.
Council officials argue the site’s visual and environmental impact outweighs the renewable-energy benefits.