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Cornwall Council Approves 60-Acre Solar Farm Amid Local Opposition

6/9/2026

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Cornwall Council approved a 60-acre solar farm in St Hilary, Cornwall.
Residents claim the approval process lacked democratic input and criticize national planning policies that favor renewables.
Developers said they reduced the panels’ visibility to address visual concerns.
The government asserted that planning laws are fair, will boost clean energy, and protect farmland.

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Cornwall Council approved a 60-acre solar farm in St Hilary, Cornwall.
Residents claim the approval process lacked democratic input and criticize national planning policies that favor renewables.
Developers said they reduced the panels’ visibility to address visual concerns.
The government asserted that planning laws are fair, will boost clean energy, and protect farmland.