A developer has launched an appeal to try and get permission to build a new solar farm after a decision was not issued by Huntingdonshire District Council in time. The Haddon Road Solar Park could see 40,000 solar panels installed over farmland near Haddon.

The company behind the project, Wessex Solar Energy (WSE), said the solar farm would be able to export up to 25 megawatts, providing energy for up to 7,600 households a year. The project follows similar plans for a larger solar farm of 65,000 solar panels, which was blocked by the district council last year after over 100 objections were received.

A planning inspector later upheld this decision at an appeal , concluding that the development would cause “significant harm” to the area. WSE has said its latest proposals for a small

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