Planning approval was granted on the 30th April 2024 by West Suffolk Council.
The ownership of this project has been transferred.
Overview.
Solar export capacity of 46.99 megawatts
Project spans 237 acres
40-year project lifespan
Expected construction period of 9 months
Fully reversible development
Additional trees & hedgerows planted
Significant Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)
Community benefit fund for local causes
Contributing to the UK's Net Zero target
Bury Saint Edmunds IP31 1BB, UK
While brownfield and rooftop solar projects are valuable, they cannot meet the scale required for net zero. A mix of projects - including brownfield, rooftop, and well-chosen greenfield sites like this one - will be essential for the UK's energy transition.
This site has been selected after a detailed feasibility process, considering several key factors, including: grid capacity, irradiation, land availability, residential amenity, environmental designations, heritage assets, ecology & biodiversity, flood risk, agricultural land quality and landscape character.
Visual impact will be minimised by using existing access tracks, preserving rights of way, designing around mature trees and hedgerows, while adding additional screening to maintain the rural aesthetic. Over time, the site will transform into a wildlife haven, with a landscape architect ensuring the design blends seamlessly with the countryside.
Given solar energy’s immense potential, this is an incredibly modest footprint. It’s even less than the land dedicated to golf courses. Solar power could significantly reduce carbon emissions, replace costly fossil fuels, lower bills, support biodiversity, and enhance energy security.
As a temporary, reversible development, the site will be restored to its original condition after 40 years, retaining its greenfield status and preventing alternative development without a new planning application.
We are committed to sustainability and work with licensed specialists to recycle all components of the solar farm. Through this project, we’re providing clean energy while enhancing local biodiversity, protecting habitats, and promoting long-term environmental health. We’re proud to contribute to the solution for the climate crisis and a more sustainable future for the UK.
Planning approval was granted on the 30th April 2024 by West Suffolk Council.
Construction is expected to take around 9 months. Local highway restrictions will be followed, and a construction traffic management plan will be agreed with the local highway authority to ensure the plans are appropriate.
Timeline.
- Selection
- Development
- Community Engagement
- Planning Submission
- Planning Decision
- Construction
- Operation
Overview.
Solar export capacity of 46.99 megawatts
Project spans 237 acres
40-year project lifespan
Expected construction period of 9 months
Fully reversible development
Additional trees & hedgerows planted
Significant Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)
Community benefit fund for local causes
Contributing to the UK's Net Zero target
While brownfield and rooftop solar projects are valuable, they cannot meet the scale required for net zero. A mix of projects - including brownfield, rooftop, and well-chosen greenfield sites like this one - will be essential for the UK's energy transition.
This site has been selected after a detailed feasibility process, considering several key factors, including: grid capacity, irradiation, land availability, residential amenity, environmental designations, heritage assets, ecology & biodiversity, flood risk, agricultural land quality and landscape character.
Visual impact will be minimised by using existing access tracks, preserving rights of way, designing around mature trees and hedgerows, while adding additional screening to maintain the rural aesthetic. Over time, the site will transform into a wildlife haven, with a landscape architect ensuring the design blends seamlessly with the countryside.
Given solar energy’s immense potential, this is an incredibly modest footprint. It’s even less than the land dedicated to golf courses. Solar power could significantly reduce carbon emissions, replace costly fossil fuels, lower bills, support biodiversity, and enhance energy security.
As a temporary, reversible development, the site will be restored to its original condition after 40 years, retaining its greenfield status and preventing alternative development without a new planning application.
We are committed to sustainability and work with licensed specialists to recycle all components of the solar farm. Through this project, we’re providing clean energy while enhancing local biodiversity, protecting habitats, and promoting long-term environmental health. We’re proud to contribute to the solution for the climate crisis and a more sustainable future for the UK.