Decision

Heckington Fen Solar Park: development consent order Planning Act 2008

Decision by the Secretary of State on an application by Ecotricity (Heck Fen Solar) Limited for a solar farm in Lincolnshire.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Published: 24 January 2025

Applies to England

Documents

Heckington Fen Solar Park decision (link to National Infrastructure Planning site)

https://national-infrastructure-consenting.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/projects/EN010123

Details

Decision by the Secretary of State on an application by Ecotricity (Heck Fen Solar) Limited for the construction, operation and decommissioning of a ground mounted solar generating facility with a total capacity exceeding 50 megawatts (MW) together with an energy storage facility (with an estimated storage capacity of 200-400 MW), below ground grid connection to, and extension at, the National Grid Bicker Fen substation.

Date of decision

24 January 2025

Company / location

Ecotricity (Heck Fen Solar) Limited
Lincolnshire

Type of project

Development consent order for a photovoltaic solar farm under the Planning Act 2008.

Maximum output

At least 50 MW – there is no maximum limit on generating capacity.

Published 24 January 2025