Decision

Byers Gill Solar: development consent order, Planning Act 2008

Decision on an application for a ground-mounted solar photovoltaic onshore generating station under the Planning Act 2008.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Published: 23 July 2025

Applies to England

Documents

Byers Gill Solar decision

https://national-infrastructure-consenting.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/projects/EN010139

Details

Decision by the Secretary of State on an application by RWE Renewables UK Solar and Storage Limited for the construction, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning of a ground mounted solar PV onshore generating station on an area of approximately 490 hectares of land, along with an on-site Battery Energy Storage System, associated infrastructure, and underground cable connections between panel areas to connect to the existing National Grid substation at Norton.

Date

23 July 2025

Company / Location

RWE Renewables UK Solar and Storage Limited
Windmill Hill Business Park 
Swindon 
Wiltshire 
SN5 6PB

Minimum output:

180 MW

Published 23 July 2025