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Whitestone Solar Farm aims for planning approval from the UK’s Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), having reduced its proposed size by 17% since March 2026. This includes a 37% decrease in developable areas following consultations with the community in Autumn 2025.

Local opposition remains strong, with both the City of Doncaster Council and Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council formally opposing the project. Developers Green Nation and Net Zero One assert the project will aid national energy goals. Climate Minister Katie White emphasized the importance of solar energy amidst the UK's energy transition.