UK ministers advise against approving solar farms on high-quality farmland to protect food security.

UK ministers urge councils not to approve solar farms on high-quality farmland in a bid to protect food security. A written ministerial statement will clarify that solar farm projects should only be granted permission when necessary. Councils are also asked to consider the cumulative impact of new solar farms and ensure solar developments are more evenly spread across the UK.

May 15, 2024
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