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Countryside leads the way on rooftop solar but England’s full potential overlooked

Roof with solar panels - Leo Reynold

Roof with solar panels - Leo Reynold

New CPRE analysis reveals that homes in the countryside are leading the way on solar power generation. 48 of the 50 English parliamentary constituencies with the highest domestic solar generation…


Abbotsley Solar Farm

In late January we objected to a planning application for a solar farm at Abbotsley, near St Neots. 

Our main concern was the loss of “Best and Most Versatile” (BMV) agricultural land - at least 81 % of the site is Grade 3a and above. The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) guides development away from "best and most versatile' agricultural land – Local Planning Authorities are advised…


Haddon Solar Farm – no and no again

Buckland Ripers Solar Farm by Odd Wellies

Buckland Ripers Solar Farm by Odd Wellies

We’ve reported in the past on the application for a solar energy farm at Haddon, Huntingdonshire (


Rooftop Renewables: Government consultation offers hope of rooftop solar on new buildings

Roof with solar panels - Leo Reynold

"Roof with solar panels" by Leo Reynold

A recent survey of CPRE supporters found that 97% believe that rooftop solar panels should be a standard requirement for all new buildings and car parks (https://www.cprecambs.org.uk/cpre-news/2024/01/16/cpre-rooftop-renewables-supporter-survey-results/).…


CPRE’s rooftop renewables supporter survey: the results

Roof with solar panels - Leo Reynold

"Roof with solar panels" by Leo Reynold

A survey of over 2,600 CPRE supporters shows widespread support for rooftop solar – both as a government priority and on new homes.

The survey, conducted in November 2023, was designed…