Solar farm would have 'wildflower meadows'
BSRThe developers of a solar farm and battery storage scheme have said it could power almost 20,000 homes if given the go-ahead.
British Solar Renewables (BSR) said it intended to submit plans later this year for the site near the village of Hooton Pagnell, between Doncaster and Barnsley.
BSR said that the development would have wildflower meadows, grassland areas and sheep, and would be restored to agricultural use at the end of its 40-year lifespan.
It has opened a public consultation that will run until 14 July.
The 153-acre (62 hectares) site is to the south of Hooton Pagnell and near Hickleton Golf Club. Along with the battery storage facility, BSR said it forecast that the development could power 19,657 homes.
Project manager Hayley Burke said: "We encourage the community to take part in our consultation and share their local knowledge and views on our proposals, ahead of the project design being finalised and a planning application submitted."
The consultation would include drop-in sessions, a webinar, an online form and a telephone hotline.
A planning application to Doncaster Council is expected to be submitted by the autumn, and if approved, would include £310,000 towards community projects.
The parish council and Doncaster North MP Ed Miliband have been approached for comment.
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