A 40-ACRE solar panel farm will be built in Upper Arncott, Cherwell District councillors have agreed – giving Green Energy UK Direct Ltd permission to build on arable farmland at Brook Farm.

Lead member for planning at Cherwell District Council, Cllr Michael Gibbard, said “The council considered the proposal wouldn’t be visually intrusive, harm the topography, character or appearance of the landscape.”

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