Public inquiry dates set to decide plan for giant solar farm near Wellington
Plans for a massive solar farm near Wellington are set to be decided at a three day public inquiry in March.
Telford & Wrekin Council refused the plans for 53 hectares of land – equivalent to more than 80 football pitches - an land at Steeraway Farm, off Limekiln Lane which would see a huge site built south of the motorway – with a lifespan of 40 years.
RE Projects Development Limited & Steerway Solar, appealed to the Planning Inspectorate following the council's decision and a government inspector will decide the application after a hearing starting on March 21.
The plan has been the subject of vocal opposition from some local residents, as well as councillors.
A protest group called Stop Steeraway & New Works Solar Farms Shropshire has been set up and is encouraging people to attend the first day of the public inquiry at Telford United's ground.
