UK’s Largest Solar Farm Proposal Faces Planning Inspectorate Scrutiny Amid Local Opposition
Campaigners describe the proposed 1,200-hectare Green Hill Solar Farm as “absolutely crippling for our villages” as the Planning Inspectorate hearing begins. Developers argue the project would deliver significant benefits and power homes by 2029 if approved.
Planning Battle Over UK’s Largest Solar Farm
The future of what would become the United Kingdom’s largest solar farm is now before the Planning Inspectorate, with hearings beginning amid strong local opposition. According to reports, the proposed Green Hill Solar Farm would span approximately 1,200 hectares between Wellingborough and Northampton, generating significant debate about renewable energy infrastructure versus countryside preservation.