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Kali Lindsay

Developer to scale back plans for controversial Northumberland solar farm

A developer has scaled back plans for a Northumberland solar farm after residents raised concerns about it becoming an eyesore.

Exagen Limited has lodged a pre-planning application for a renewable energy park at Highfield, near Whittonstall that could comprise between 75,000 and 100,000 solar panels.

Known as Highfield Energy Park, some residents are vehemently opposed to the proposals saying Exagen has failed to consult with them over the plans, and fear it will ruin the landscape and have a negative impact on wildlife.

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