Former coal mining land near Telford beauty spot to be converted into arable farm
Land near Telford that has been used for coal mining can now be turned into a farm after plans were approved by planning officers.
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SPH Farms recently bought the farmland at New Works Lane near Huntington, between Little Wenlock and Lawley, and is taking first steps into developing a new farming enterprise.
The 94-acre site has some tracks connecting parts of the land, but no buildings.
Historically, the land was agricultural land prior to it receiving planning permission to be opencast mined for coal.
All the coal has now been extracted and following an aftercare management period the site has been restored to grassland and is of agricultural appearance.
