The 28.5 hectare solar site will be built on undeveloped land at Seamer near Scarborough.
A solar farm the size of 50 football pitches is to be built in North Yorkshire, after councillors approved the plans.According to the developer, French renewable energy firm Voltalia, the farm could generate enough electricity for up to 9,600 homes.
Many of the objections raised by members of the public addressed concerns about the visual impact of the farm, the surrounding ecology including trees and soil, as well as possible "glare" from the solar panels affecting drivers.The 28.5 hectare solar site will be built on undeveloped land at Seamer near Scarborough
Scarborough Council has set conditions for the approval of the plans, which include a clause that there will be no loss of trees or hedgerows, while also noting that less than 2% of the land is classed as "best and most suitable" for agricultural purposes.
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