High Court blocks bid to put solar park on Walkers crisps potato fields

South Derbyshire farm campaigners hail Lullington Solar Park decision 'a win for local democracy'

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Campaigners are hailing the High Court victory as a win for local democracy
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Campaigners are hailing the High Court victory as a win for local democracy

Plans to build a 70-hectare solar farm on fields used for Walkers crisps have been dealt another blow after the High Court threw out the energy firm's appeal to overrule planning opposition. The ruling...

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