Pickles steps in to block Suffolk solar farm

Jessica Shankleman
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Lark Energy's project rejected by Secretary of State despite recommendation by planning inspector

Fears that the Commmunities Secretary Eric Pickles is seeking to block the development of renewable energy projects were stoked late last week, after he rejected a planning application for a solar farm...

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