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Search the Public Notice PortalAn MP has criticised the approval of plans for a solar farm.
Andrew Griffith, MP for Arundel and South Downs, described the approval of the solar farm project in Wisborough Green, near Billingshurst, as "unforgivable".
The plans were approved by Chichester Council's planning committee on December 3.
Mr Griffith said: "This type of solar farm is unnecessary and doesn't serve a local energy strategy. It only invites speculators to build all over our district."
"Solar power belongs on brownfield sites, supermarket roofs, and public buildings, not destroying our countryside."
Mr Griffith previously presented a petition against the development to parliament on December 2 and pledged to continue to fight the decision.
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The plans, submitted by energy firm Renewable Connections Developments will involve building the development on 61 acres of land near to Wisborough Green village, to the east of the B2133.
The solar farm is designed to be reversible and would last for 40 years.
However, it received objections from 174 locals and nearby parish councils including Loxwood, Kirdford and Plaistow & Ifold.
Mike Rutherford, co-founder of the rock band Genesis, lives nearby and was one of those to voice opposition to the plans.
Concerns raised included the impact of the farm on the landscape, wildlife and biodiversity of the area.
Coun Brett Burkhart suggested the impact on ancient woodland and loss of community amenity were concerning, adding: "I find it very difficult to get behind this".
However Coun John Cross said he was sympathetic to the community but the issue of climate change was an emergency and should carry significant weight.
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