'Alien and incongruous' - Plans for huge solar farm in 'unspoilt landscape' near Haughmond Hill thrown out by inspector
A company hoping to build a solar farm near Haughmond Hill has had its appeal thrown out by a Government inspector.
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Slough-based Opdenergy UK 10 Limited revealed its plans to build a solar farm on a 61-acre plot of land to the west of Haughmond Quarry in April last year.
The company had said the proposal, known as 'Uffington Solar Farm', would generate enough electricity to supply 7,500 homes.
Plans had been drawn up "in conjunction with a willing landowner" to accommodate sheep grazing beneath and between the rows of solar panels, which would have maintained the agricultural use of the site.
But the proposal proved controversial, attracting 21 objections from local residents, community groups and the local parish council.
