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.

Applies to England

Documents

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

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