Two new solar farms could be built on Shropshire's green belt being after plans were recommended for approval by councillors.
Both solar farms are being backed for approval by the committeeThe applications are for a site south of Hall Lane at Kemberton, near Shifnal, and land to the west of County Lane in Albrighton, and would cover a combined 50 hectares – around 80 football pitches.
Reports to be considered by the committee say that the plans would generate electricity for more than 10,000 homes – 5,300 from the Albrighton project, and 6,000 from the Kemberton scheme. The council says that the site's location in the green belt means it should not be approved unless there are 'very special circumstances', which it claims have not been met.The Kemberton proposal is the subject of objections from both Kemberton and Sutton Maddock parish councils.
"The proposed development represents a merging of Telford and Kemberton and a significant encroachment into the countryside in conflict with Green Belt policy. The harm is substantial. There are no significant very special circumstances outlined in the application." The officer adds that the creation of jobs, the amount of electricity and carbon output, are all reasons to approve the scheme – adding that the land would also be retained for agricultural use with livestock grazing between the panels.
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