Concerns raised over Leoda Solar Farm in North Kesteven

Concerns have been raised over the impact on the natural countryside of what could be one of the biggest solar farms in Lincolnshire.

The Leoda Solar Farm would cover around 2,400 acres of farmland north-west of Leadenham in North Kesteven – the equivalent of 1,360 football pitches.

Developer Telis Energy UK added it would produce between 500 and 600MW, with that level of energy output meaning that the project would be deemed “nationally significant”, and would be determined by Secretary of State for Energy rather than a local council.

Residents have expressed concerns about the loss of food-producing farmland and the natural countryside.

Alex Herbert, the project’s head of planning, said: “As the UK continues its transition…