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Solar farm approval was unlawful, judge says

Article from BBC News

Campaigners are celebrating after a High Court judge said a council's approval of plans for a solar farm was unlawful.

Approved by Durham County Council, Lightsource bp's contentious plans to transform a 92-hectare site near Burnhope into a huge solar farm are fiercely opposed by residents.

Villagers challenged the proposals with a judicial review, which has now concluded with a judge's order to quash planning permission.

The council said it was "disappointed" but accepted the High Court's decision.

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Campaigners held a toast to celebrate the news
Campaigners held a toast to celebrate the news