Solar Farm plans submitted in Westmorland & Furness
If approved, they could provide renewable energy to 6000 homes.
London-based Noventum Power Ltd has submitted a planning application to Westmorland and Furness Council to construct a solar farm on a 19.3-hectare site near Askam.
It is proposed that the 10MW Bleabeck Solar Farm would be operational for 40 years and would be located north of the existing Roanhead Solar Farm.
Plans state the proposed solar farm would generate renewable energy for 6000 homes each year
The planning statement reads: “The proposal would provide a clean, renewable and sustainable form of electricity and it would make a valuable contribution to the generation of electricity at a local level.
“The scheme would make a meaningful contribution to the Council’s ambitious 2037 carbon zero target and it would also assist in meeting national targets.
“In addition, the proposal would make a valuable contribution to offsetting greenhouse gas emissions and help tackle climate change.
“These are important wider environmental benefits that should be given significant weight in the overall planning balance.”
According to plans the proposed development would consist of ground mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) arrays, new access tracks, underground cabling, perimeter fencing, CCTV cameras, compounds, inverters, substations and other ancillary grid infrastructure.
During the six month construction phase it is anticipated that there will be approximately 162 heavy good vehicles (HGV) deliveries to the site, which would take place during construction hours, but would avoid peak traffic periods along Lots Road.
This planning application is undergoing public consultation.