Opposition is mounting against plans to build a solar farm south of Newbury that would be larger than 40 football pitches. Last month Anglo Renewables submitted a planning application to build the 72.65 acre development on agricultural land at Strattons Farm, just off the A339 north of Kingsclere. The energy company has stated that the farm—which would operate for a temporary period of 40 years—will provide clean renewable energy that will be exported to the National Grid. According to Anglo Renewables, the proposed development would supply enough electricity to power approximately 5,791 famil…
