BSR Energy, the UK’s leading private integrated solar developer, has received planning approval from Maldon District Council for its Dengie Solar Park project near the village of Dengie in Essex.
The Dengie Solar Park, to be situated on 33 hectares of land south of Keelings Road, is set to become the latest development by BSR Energy, aiming to generate 19 MW of renewable energy. Once operational, the park is projected to power 4,751 homes and save 4,208 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually over its 40-year lifespan.
Initially submitted in April 2023, the planning application faced rejection by the Maldon District Council due to concerns regarding flood risks and environmental impacts. In response, BSR Energy carefully addressed feedback from the council and the public, making amendments to the proposal.
These revisions included relocating the Distribution Network Operator substation and Battery Storage Units, conducting a Flood Risk Sequential Test, and refining the wildlife mitigation plan with a Farmland Bird Mitigation Strategy and Habitat Regulation Assessment.
With the approval from the council now granted, construction of the solar park is scheduled to commence in early 2025, with operations expected to begin within six months thereafter.
Carla Hardaker, Development Director at BSR Energy, expressed delight at receiving planning permission, highlighting the role of Dengie Solar Park in aiding Maldon District Council’s efforts to address the Climate Emergency and achieve carbon neutrality by 2030.
The approval of projects like Dengie Solar Park is crucial in the UK’s transition to renewable energy, supporting the government’s target of reaching net zero emissions by 2040
