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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
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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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