Hedley Planning Services continues to expand its operations after securing planning approval for a renewable energy project in Northumberland.

Planning permission has been granted for the installation of 12no solar panels measuring 1.8m by 1m each on land near Longframlington.

This follows approval at the same site for a wind turbine, as part of a green initiative by the site’s owners to generate energy to power their home and reduce their carbon footprint.

Approval for the solar panels comes as the UK faces an unprecedented energy crisis. The proposed solar array is expected to generate 3,972 Kw/Hrs per annum.

Joe Ridgeon, Director, said: “We are facing an unprecedented energy crisis in the UK, so harnessing wind and solar power are the most efficient ways to supply clean energy for landowners who have rural property or run a rural business. We expect to see more applications coming forward as people continue to see the advantages and plug in to greener energy solutions.”