Dean Moor Solar Farm is located between the villages of Gilgarran and Branthwaite in West Cumbria. If approved, the project will consist of the construction, operation and maintenance, and decommissioning of a solar energy generating station comprising solar photovoltaic (‘PV’) arrays, Battery Energy Storage System (‘BESS’), landscape and biodiversity enhancements, and other associated infrastructure (‘the Proposed Development’) on approximately 279.50 hectares (‘ha’) of land.
Our proposals
Site Concept Layout
Please refer to Figure 3.1 in the PEIR (available on our Documents page) for a non-stylised version of the proposed Concept Layout.
Indicative Timeline
Summer - Autumn 2023
Pre-Planning and Project Inception
3 October - 3 November 2023
Consideration of feedback and development of proposals
Non-Statutory Consultation
Winter 2023/24
ONGOING
Statutory Consultation
Winter 2024
Application Submission to Planning Inspectorate
Spring 2025
Examination overseen by Planning Inspectorate
The Planning Process
Dean Moor solar farm, due to its potential of generating over 50MW of electricity, is considered a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP). This classification requires the submission of a Development Consent Order (DCO) for the construction and operation of the solar farm. It's important to note that public consultation is an integral part of the DCO process, allowing for individuals to voice their thoughts.
The feedback we receive, combined with additional technical evaluations and environmental studies, will be taken into consideration when developing the final proposals before submitting the DCO application to the Planning Inspectorate. For further information on the planning process, please visit the Planning Inspectorate website: