Malvern Hills District Council has granted planning permission for a 120kW solar panel installation at Thorngrove Farm in Sinton Green, near Worcester. The system will supply renewable energy to heat the farm’s poultry buildings, reducing reliance on conventional energy sources and lowering operational costs.
Grimley Parish Council has noted that the project aligns with local priorities for supporting renewable energy initiatives in the area. Due to tight timelines, the application did not go to a full council meeting for public discussion. The parish council confirmed it had no intention of delaying the scheme, allowing the project to proceed swiftly.
The development is part of a growing trend among agricultural businesses in the region to integrate renewable technologies for energy efficiency and sustainability in operations.