Military vehicle manufacturer wants to add plant wall and solar panels to Telford base
An arms manufacturer based in Shropshire is looking to boost its eco-credentials.
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Rheinmetall BAE Systems, based at Hadley Castle Works in Telford, has applied to Telford & Wrekin Council for variations to a previous planning permission granted for a new industrial building.
The manufacturer, which makes military vehicles, wants consent to add a ‘green wall’ to the south elevation of the building, as well as approval for plans to add 70 solar panels to the roof.
A green wall is a wall covered with vegetation.
The proposal submitted to the council states: “The proposed façade-based modular system green wall will be attached to the brickwork, featuring its own managed irrigation and drainage system for surplus water.
