Project history and progress

As the proposed project is below 50MW our planning application is being considered by the local planning authority which is the District Council, enabling local people to share their views and opinions.

We have lodged a planning appeal on this site, following the refusal of full planning permission by Newark and Sherwood District Council on 17th November 2023 for:

Construction of a solar farm, access and all associated works, equipment and necessary infrastructure" (Application Reference: 22/00975/FULM).

Further details about the original planning application and the appeal are available on the Council’s Planning Portal https://publicaccess.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/online-applications/.

We have invited the Inspector to determine the Appeal on the basis of an Amended Scheme Site Layout and Landscape Strategy. The proposed changes are as follows:

• Amendment A – The red line boundary now includes visibility splays at the vehicular access point, meaning the site area is now 74.4 hectares.
• Amendment B – Removal of panels from within a section of the adjoining field in a cone shape on the eastern side of the public highway, northeast of Orchard House Farm.

The amended plans can be viewed on the Newark and Sherwood District Council website [https://publicaccess.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/online-applications] using the reference 22/00975/FULM.

The Amended Proposed Landscape and Ecological Masterplan (P21-1381_03 Rev L) can also be viewed and downloaded below:

Amended Proposed Landscape and Ecological Masterplan (P21-1381_03 Rev L)

What happens next?

We held a period of consultation on these amended plans which closed on 8th August 2024.

The Planning Inspectorate will be setting the date for the appeal hearing. You can find out more about the planning appeal process here.