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Green Hill Solar Farm Project - Notice of a Decision on an Application for an Order Granting Development Consent
What is planned?
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
GREEN HILL SOLAR FARM PROJECT
THE PLANNING ACT 2008 AND THE INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING (ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT)
REGULATIONS 2017
NOTICE OF A DECISION ON AN APPLICATION FOR
AN ORDER GRANTING DEVELOPMENT CONSENT FOR EIA DEVELOPMENT
The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (“the Secretary of State”) gives notice under regulation 31(2) of the Infrastructure Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (“the 2017 Regulations”) that a determination has been made on an application made by Green Hill Solar Farm Limited (“the Applicant”) for development consent under the Planning Act 2008 (“the 2008 Act”) for development that constitutes “Environmental Impact Assessment development” as defined in the 2017 Regulations. The application is for the construction, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of a ground-mounted solar photovoltaic electricity generating station with a gross electrical output capacity of up to 500 megawatts (“MW”), and associated development including: energy storage (battery energy storage systems), substations, grid connection infrastructure and works to the existing Grendon Substation to facilitate connection to the National Grid network, electrical and communications cabling and connecting infrastructure, internal access tracks and highway access works, boundary treatment and other means of enclosure, temporary footpath diversions, earthworks, temporary construction and decommissioning laydown areas and compounds, security and monitoring infrastructure, drainage and irrigation works, landscaping, green infrastructure, habitat management biodiversity mitigation and enhancement measures, permissive paths for pedestrian, cyclist and equestrian users, and all ancillary works and infrastructure (“the Proposed Development”).
The Secretary of State has decided, following consideration of the report of the Examining Authority who conducted an examination into the application, that development consent should be granted for the Proposed Development.
The statement of reasons for deciding to grant development consent, which has been prepared by the Secretary of State under section 116 of the 2008 Act and regulation 31(2) of the 2017 Regulations, containing the content of the decision, the requirements imposed in connection with the development, the main reasons and considerations on which the decision is based including relevant information about the participation of the public, a description of the main features to avoid, reduce and offset any major adverse effects of the development, is published on the Planning Inspectorate’s website: Green Hill Solar Farm – Project information.
The statement of reasons contains the information required by regulation 30(2) of the 2017 Regulations including information regarding the right to challenge the decision and the procedures for doing so.
Hard copies of the decision documentation will also be available to inspect at the Planning Inspectorate’s offices (by appointment using the contact details below):
The Planning Inspectorate, National Infrastructure Directorate, c/o QUADIENT, 69 Buckingham Avenue, Slough SL1 4PN To make an appointment for inspection of the documents contact the Planning Inspectorate on 0303 444 5000 or email NIEnquiries@planninginspectorate.gov.uk.
Copies of the Secretary of State’s decision letter and the text of the Order can be obtained by writing or sending an email to the Planning Inspectorate. No charge will be made for this service.
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