Plans for a solar park that could generate enough energy to power over 3,500 have been submitted. British Solar Renewables (BSR Energy) wants to create a solar park at Higher Wraxall near Dorchester, Dorset. If it gets the go-ahead it will take up two fields, spanning 48 acres (19 hectares) which is currently used for arable farming. The plans include extra space around a Bronze Age bowl barrow leaving "an offset of 20m", BSR Energy said. Bowl barrows - inverted pudding bowl-shaped mounds - are burial monuments dating from the Late Neolithic period to the Late Bronze Age. The panels will have an expected a lifespan of 40 years - BSR said the fields could then be "quickly reverted to agricultural use". Comments on the application remain open until 9 April. Man comes forward after kebab shop fight CCTV appeal A35 in Dorset closed overnight for resurfacing works Beautiful South founder to bring new band to Bournemouth tonight Strictly Ballroom raises £42,000 for Weldmar Hospicecare Dorchester attractions join forces to offer unique lots at charity auction No risk for King after Bordeaux violence - mayor Five takeaways from TikTok CEO's Congress grilling Judge rejects Paltrow team offer of court 'treats' |