A planning application for a 64-acre solar farm has been submitted to the council.

The huge solar farm would be built in Comhampton near Ombersley – around nine miles from Worcester.

The application has been submitted by Tyler Hill Renewables, which wants to cover 64 acres of fields with rows of solar panels for up to 40 years.

The energy generated would power around 7,700 homes according to the application submitted to Wychavon District Council.

A near-160-acre solar farm has already been given the green light by Wychavon District Council and will be built around 500 metres away on the opposite side of the busy A449.

Worcester News: PLAN: The proposed location of the farm (highlighted in red)

Tyler Hill Renewables has already submitted separate plans to build a 91-acre solar farm in Shoulton – around five miles from Worcester.

Another plan for a 270-acre solar farm between Worcester and Malvern was also revealed last month – which could generate enough power for 19,500 homes.

JBM Solar is looking to install rows of solar panels and build a battery storage facility and new substation across several fields near Bastonford, Collett’s Green and Leigh Sinton off A449 Worcester Road.

A plan to build a 50-acre solar farm in nearby Birchall Green Farm in Sinton Green by BRL Solar UK was turned down by Malvern Hills District Council in January but could still go ahead after an appeal was lodged with the government's planning inspectors.

The solar farm, which also would have been used for up to 40 years, would create enough energy to power 7,000 homes and businesses and save as much as 4,600 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) every year.

Almost 300 objections were made against the plan, including one by campaigners Grimley Solar Farm Action Group, but the work did attract more than 180 messages of support.

Nevertheless, council planners turned down the move saying it would be too disruptive and harmful for those using the popular and “sensitive” Monkwood.

You can have your say on the proposed Comhampton Solar Farm by visiting Wychavon District Council’s website.

The application number is W/23/01894/FUL and consultation ends on November 2.