Net zero fury as locals blast THIRD new solar farm in leafy county - 'They just keep arriving!'

Meanwhile, public hearings are set to take place next month for the massive Springwell solar farm, described by councillors as "quite alarming" in scale.

The Springwell development would cover an area equivalent to 2,800 football pitches east of Navenby.

While the South Carlton Solar Farm would be built on farmland on Fen Lane, covering six fields of various sizes.

According to developers Enviromena, the infrastructure would power 17,100 homes and prevent nearly 10,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions every year.

The company plans to seek temporary permission for the installation to remain for 40 years.

And as a smaller energy project, the decision will rest with West Lindsey District Council rather than the national Government.

No formal plans have been submitted yet, though community consultation is expected.

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Public hearings for the Springwell solar farm will be held at the County Assembly Halls in Lincoln from May 7 to 9.

After that, the Planning Inspectorate will make a recommendation to Energy Secretary Ed Miliband who will make the final decision.

But local opposition to these developments has skyrocketed - with the 7,000 Acres campaign group responding to the South Carlton announcement warning: "They just keep arriving!"

North Kesteven District Council has submitted numerous objections to the Springwell project.

Councillor David Suiter said: "If you look at a map, it will leave an enormous scar on North Kesteven - the scale is quite alarming."

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Councillor Linda Edward-Shea added: "Lincolnshire residents are being asked to give up so much and aren't getting anything in return."

The South Carlton proposal is one of several solar projects emerging across Lincolnshire.

Plans have also recently been announced for a 42MW solar farm near Sleaford, capable of powering 23,000 homes.

This development near Burton Pedwardine would border two existing solar farms.