Solar farm plans for Wakefield prison?
A prison near Wakefield is investigating if it is possible to build a solar farm within its grounds.
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An application has been submitted to Wakefield Council’s planning department to conduct an environmental impact statement at HMP New Hall at Flockton.
A habitat survey has already found that there are likely to be “protected and notable species” within the grounds of the prison.