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'Serious' concerns raised over solar farm in Northamptonshire

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Classed as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project, the development would be decided by the government rather than local authorities.

According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, other councillors also highlighted concerns over the loss of farmland, visual impact and the potential for further expansion, if approved.

Fourteen parish councils have also submitted objections.

Slope added: “This is an extremely serious thing that we are looking at today.

“I urge colleagues to stand with residents and send a strong message to the Secretary of State that West Northamptonshire will not be a dumping ground for oversized, subsidy-driven solar farms.”

The Planning Inspectorate is expected to begin its examination in October, lasting six months, before a recommendation is made.

According to its website, the Green Hill Solar Farm wants to provide electricity to people’s homes by 2029.

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