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flag Wiltshire Council prepares formal opposition to proposed Lime Down Solar Park, citing environmental and economic concerns.

flag Wiltshire Council is preparing a formal response to the proposed Lime Down Solar Park, a 1,237-hectare renewable energy project near former MP Neil Hamilton’s Grade I listed home, Bradfield Manor. flag Speaking at a January 6, 2026, cabinet meeting, Hamilton and other councillors raised concerns over environmental harm, potential tourism losses of £1.76 million annually, groundwater flooding, and the project’s misalignment with local energy goals. flag The development, classified as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project, will be decided by the Planning Inspectorate and ultimately Energy Secretary Ed Miliband. flag The council voted to empower its planning director to finalize and submit a robust response by January 9.

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