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The Wyre Planning Committee approved the Snapewood Solar Farm in Cabus, a 9.9 MW project, on March 4, 2026, with a formal notice issued the next day. The farm will occupy agricultural land and include solar panels, inverter cabins, and a substation, granted temporary permission for 40 years.

Local councils raised concerns over agricultural land loss and infrastructure suitability. Following revisions to construction traffic plans, the highways authority withdrew its objections. The site is classified as Grade 3a agricultural land, and a sequential test confirmed no viable alternatives. The project aims to support the UK government's solar capacity target by contributing 9.9 MW by mid-2027.