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31 December 2030
David Blackman
Published 11 November 2026
Baroness Curran has blocked the UK’s largest proposed solar development at the Blenheim Palace estate, citing green belt harm and heritage impacts. The ministerial veto breaks with DESNZ’s recent tendency to clear nationally significant solar projects. The decision leaves developers and trade bodies questioning how ministers plan to reconcile their stated focus on affordability with the rejection of low-cost gigawatt-scale capacity.
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