D-DAY is looming for plans for a third solar farm between Bradfield and Wix.

Tendring Council refused Hive Energy’s initial outlines for a 37-acre solar farm at Green Farm, in Oakley Road, Wix, last year after describing it as “unsightly”.

The company then submitted new plans for a farm half the size–covering 18.4 acres.

It would produce 5MW of electricity, which is enough to power 1,103 homes.

Now Tendring Council’s planning committee will consider the plans at a meeting in Weeley at 6pm on Tuesday.

A report for the committee said: “The principle of this development is supported by policy and, in this case, there is no adverse impact on heritage assets, ecology, residential amenity, highway safety or flood risk. There is also the opportunity to improve biodiversity.”

The plans have been recommended for approval.