A planning inspector has given permission for another giant solar farm near a Shropshire landmark.
Fields off Limekiln Lane, Wellington, Telford, next to the M54, where Steeraway solar farm is proposed to be built
Inspector Matthew Shrigley said the main issue is the impact of the development on the character and appearance of the strategic landscape around the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, having regard to local public rights of way and any benefits associated to the scheme. But he added that the developer's landscape evidence offers a"systematic and convincing summary of effects to character and appearance.
The inspector referred to the New Works Lane decision that was controversially made by a Government minister despite being thrown out in its turn by an inspector and planners.Mr Shrigley said:"The decision of the Secretary of State relating to the New Works Lane appeal is relevant, by virtue of it being situated on adjacent land and the similarity of issues contested."
But Mr Shrigley said:"All of the evidence available suggests to me that the appellant has been as efficient as possible in resolving areas of dispute brought to its attention from the submission of the planning application onwards. Moreover, the council may have requested additional information during the initial application period to better aid the decision it took as well as further exploring scope for potential planning condition use.
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