Phase Two Consultation
Have your say
We want to hear your feedback on our updated proposals for Light Valley Solar.
You can submit your feedback in a number of ways:
By completing our online feedback form, which can be found here.
By completing a printed feedback form at one of our events or collected from a CAP site and returned free of charge by post (FREEPOST Light Valley Solar - you do not need a stamp).
By writing to us by post (FREEPOST Light Valley Solar - you do not need a stamp) or by email (info@lightvalleysolar.co.uk)
The deadline to provide feedback on our proposals is Thursday 7 August 2025.
Please contact us if you’re not sure how best to provide your feedback, if you’d like a printed feedback form sending to you, or if you have any further questions.
You may complete as many sections of the feedback form as you would like, and please ensure you submit the whole form even if you do not answer all of the questions.
You do not have to supply personal details; however, it will help us work together towards meeting the needs of the public during the consultation period and enable us to contact you regarding Light Valley Solar. Your personal details will be stored in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by Counter Context, acting on behalf of the Light Valley Solar Limited and will not be shared with any third parties. More information on privacy and GDPR is available on our webpage Privacy Policy & GDPR linked here.
We will acknowledge and record all the comments submitted to this consultation; take them into consideration to help inform and shape our proposals. However, we will not be able to respond to you individually.
Information Events
As part of this consultation, we will be holding a series of in-person and online information events, providing opportunities for the community and interested parties to meet the project team, find out about the proposal and provide their feedback.
Detailed below is a list of the information events we will be holding, including the location, date and time of each event.
Date & Time
Venue
Friday 4 July 2025
3pm – 7pm
Eversley Park Centre
Sherburn-in-Elmet, Eversley Park Centre, Low St LS25 6BA
Escrick & Deighton Club
59 Main Street, Escrick, York, YO19 6LQ
Tuesday 8 July 2025
3pm – 7pm
Riccall Village Institute
12 Station Road, York, YO19 6QJ
Wednesday 9 July 2025
3pm – 7pm
Haddlesey Church Community Hall
Millfield Rd, Chapel Haddlesey, YO8 8QF
Friday 11 July 2025
1pm – 5pm
Hambleton Village Hall
3 Station Road, Selby YO8 9HS
Tuesday 15 July 2025
3pm –7pm
Monk Fryston & Hillam Community Centre
Old Vicarage Lane, LS25 5EA
Online Webinar
Via Zoom
Click here to register your attendance
Monday 21 July 2025
6pm – 7:30pm
Saturday 19 July 2025
11am –3pm
Community Access Points
You can also pick up hard copies of our Phase Two consultation leaflet and feedback form, as well as view our PEIR Non-Technical Summary (NTS) at one of our Community Access Points (CAPs). Each of the CAPs has computer access to view the full PEIR in the Document Library on this website. We recommend checking the latest opening times with each venue before visiting.
Location
Selby Library
52 Micklegate, Selby YO8 4EQ
Barlby Library and Community Hub
Howden Road, Barlby, Selby YO8 5JE
Sherburn & Villages Community Library
Finkle Hill, Sherburn in Elmet, Leeds LS25 6EA
Current opening times
Monday: 9.30am – 7.30pm
Tuesday & Wednesday: 9.30am – 5.30pm
Thursday: 9.30am – 12.30pm
Friday: 9.30am – 5.30pm
Saturday: 9.30am – 12.30pm
Sunday: closed
Monday: closed
Tuesday & Wednesday: 2pm – 5pm
Thursday: closed
Friday: 2pm – 5pm
Saturday: 10am – 12pm
Sunday: closed
Monday & Tuesday: 9.30am – 5pm
Wednesday: closed
Thursday: 9.30am – 5pm
Friday: 9.30am – 1pm
Saturday: 9.30am – 12.30pm
Sunday: closed
Consultation documents
All information produced for this consultation can be found in the Documents section of this website. This includes:
The Preliminary Environmental Information Report (PEIR), a technical document that sets out the initial findings of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to date and identifies proposed mitigation measures to control or reduce environmental effects the Scheme may have on the environment.
The PEIR Non-Technical Summary (PEIR NTS) – a non-technical summary of the findings and information presented in the PEIR.
A Community Consultation Postcard, which was sent to residents and businesses located in the vicinity of the project
Our Phase Two Consultation Project Information Booklet, which provides an overview of our updated proposals, what we are consulting on, including our Outline Environmental Masterplan, and how you can take part.
Our Phase Two Consultation Feedback Form, which includes a number of questions for you to respond to during this consultation.