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Lincolnshire County Council launches judicial review against Beacon Fen solar farm approval
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Lincolnshire County Council has launched a judicial review challenging the government's approval of the Beacon Fen Energy Park near Sleaford, arguing that the development's impact on communities and farmland may not have been fully considered. Meanwhile, Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice stated that a future Reform government would attempt to block solar farms from connecting to the national grid.
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- Lincolnshire County Council has initiated a judicial review against the government's August approval of the Beacon Fen Energy Park near Sleaford.
- The council argues that insufficient weight was given to the impact on local communities, farmland, and the cumulative effects of multiple solar developments.
- Council leader Sean Matthews stated the judicial review could cost up to £300,000, but believes the authority has a good chance of winning.
- Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice announced that a Reform government would try to prevent solar farms from connecting to the national grid.
- The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero defended the solar projects, stating there is an urgent need for development to combat the climate crisis.