solar farm

A large solar farm has been approved near Newport, the first green energy scheme to receive planning permission as a Development of National Significance under the Planning (Wales) Act 2015.

Scottish ministers have granted approval for Elgin Energy’s application for a 50 mega watt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) project at Milltown Airfield, near Elgin in Moray.

Proposals for a major tourist development at Gublusk Bay in County Fermanagh involving a marina and a hotel and, separately, a solar power farm near Kells in County Antrim, have both been blocked by Department for Infrastructure officials.

A round-up of planning appeals: 29 August-4 September, 2017