Decision day for South Kesteven solar farm proposals

Summary generated by AI:

• Decision day for two major solar farm projects in Lincolnshire.
• Developers Green Switch proposes a 63-acre site near Folkingham, Lightsource SPV 217 Limited proposes a 173-acre site near Gonerby Moor.
• Both projects planned to operate for 40 years, generating renewable energy for thousands of homes.
• Concerns raised about the impact on the local environment and community for the Washdyke Farm project.
• Council officers recommend refusing planning permission for the Washdyke Farm due to its significant adverse impact on the open countryside.
• Gonerby Moor project recommended for planning permission, highlighting its contribution to reducing reliance on fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions.
• Lincolnshire has seen multiple solar farm proposals, raising concerns that the region is being used as a dumping ground for green energy projects benefiting other parts of the country.