Massive 86-acre solar farm rejected over 'landscape impact' approved after appeal

Reform slams solar farm schemes and says Durham cannot become 'dumping ground'

Council leaders have condemned a Government decision to approve two huge solar farms in the County Durham countryside on appeal.

Massive solar farm expected to power 7,500 homes approved after appeal

An 86-acre solar farm at Lower Wyke, near St Mary Bourne, has been approved after appeal.

Durham solar farm rejection overturned by Planning Inspectorate

Plans were refused but the Planning Inspectorate says renewable energy benefits outweigh its harm.

Giant solar farm to be built in County Durham countryside after refusal overturned

A controversial solar farm planned for countryside near Stanley has been approved on appeal by a Government planning inspector.

Massive 86-acre solar farm rejected over 'landscape impact' approved after appeal

An 86-acre solar farm at Lower Wyke, near St Mary Bourne, has been approved after appeal.