The site is also expected to deliver a 74 percent biodiversity net gain for habitats, exceeding the mandatory 10 percent set out by the government. This will be achieved by additional hedgerow planting and the restoration of a historic pond. The site will also include the installation of a ring walk to enhance the public right of way.
“We are delighted to have secured planning permission for the North Preston Solar Park in Somerset” said Simon Murrells, Programme Manager at Innova. Early and thorough engagement with the local community saw local supporters expressing their views in favour of the project, which is testament to the hard work of the project and consultant team. As well as producing clean, home-grown electricity, the site includes a raft of other benefits as part of the project design, with significant landscape and ecological enhancements, plus an index-linked community and charitable benefit fund worth over £350k over the lifetime. We look forward to commencing the build and bringing this project through to energisation.”
There are no connection delays expected and commencement of construction is scheduled for Q4 2024.
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