Decision

Longfield Solar Farm: development consent order, Planning Act 2008

Decision by the Secretary of State on an application by Longfield Solar Energy Farm Limited for the construction, operation and maintenance of a new ground mounted solar photovoltaic generating station.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Published: 26 June 2023

Applies to England

Documents

Longfield Solar Farm decision (link to National Infrastructure Planning site)

https://infrastructure.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/projects/eastern/longfield-solar-farm/

Details

Decision by the Secretary of State on an application by Longfield Solar Energy Farm Limited for the construction, operation and maintenance of a new ground mounted solar photovoltaic generating station with a gross electrical output capacity of at least 50 megawatts, co-located with battery storage and associated development.

Date of decision

26 June 2023

Company / location

Longfield Solar Energy Farm Limited
Land located to the north-east of Chelmsford
Essex

Type of project

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

Maximum output

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

Published 26 June 2023