It is 'madness' to prioritise solar panels over farmland, says MP

Norfolk's first Solar Summit was held last weekend to discuss the cumulative impact of rapidly growing solar proposals

Mia Willemsen
News and business reporter
clock • 3 min read
Solar Summit, held at Mattishall near Dereham, Norfolk. (Image by F Walker)
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Solar Summit, held at Mattishall near Dereham, Norfolk. (Image by F Walker)

Mid Norfolk MP George Freeman has called for a new approach to planning large-scale solar development following Norfolk's first Solar Summit held on Friday (September 4). The summit, which brough...

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