The Secretary of State has granted consent for the UK's largest solar farm to be built in West Lindsey.
Cllr Sean Matthews, leader of Lincolnshire County Council, responded to the update saying: "It's appalling that the Government have decided to approve this application. This solar factory will be the biggest in the UK and absolutely dwarf nearby villages, destroying the character of the area, and eating up high-quality agricultural land that the UK needs for its food security.
"The fact the objections of local people and councils are waved aside for these massive projects in our area is beyond frustrating. And with dozens more nationally significant infrastructure projects proposed in Lincolnshire, I fear this won't be the last time.
"Other than destroying our prime agricultural land and changing the very character of our rural county, what do projects like this actually bring to Lincolnshire? Residents have yet to see any reduction in their energy bills or other benefits from having these mammoth eyesores on their doorsteps.
"We need the Government to start valuing productive agricultural land and the concerns of local communities, and stop treating Lincolnshire as a dumping ground for its projects."
However, according to the developer, Tillbridge Solar Farm could support 1,250 jobs and power hundreds of thousands of homes. And in approving the application, Energy Minsiter Michael Shanks, claimed: "Solar is one of the cheapest and quickest power sources we can build, it is crucial in our mission to make Britain a clean energy superpower – giving us energy security, good jobs and growth across the country."
Find out more about the project on the planning inspectorate's website.