We are now carrying out a further round of targeted consultation, between Thursday 16th October and Thursday 20th November, focusing on 40 specific changes to the proposals for Light Valley Solar.  

After we consulted on our plans for Light Valley Solar during Phase Two Consultation, we have made a number of changes to our proposals and are now consulting on these changes. 

These changes are minor in their nature and have been informed by further design work and due diligence, ongoing consideration of consultee feedback, and findings from the ongoing environmental impact assessment process.  The feedback we received during Phase Two consultation is continuing to be considered as we further refine our designs ahead of our anticipated DCO submission in early 2026.  

The 40 changes to the Proposed Development boundary relate to confirming the land that may be required for:   

• Access Points – to allow access to the Proposed Development during construction and operation, including possible cutting back or removal of trees or hedges to allow safe movement of construction traffic.  

• Visibility Splays – to ensure safe sightlines for vehicles entering or exiting the Proposed Development at access points, including possible cutting back or removal of trees or hedges to allow increased driver visibility.  

• Passing Places – to allow vehicles to pass safely on narrow roads used to access the Proposed Development during construction, including possible cutting back or removal of trees or hedges. 

• Abnormal Indivisible Loads (AIL) Access – to facilitate safe movement of the less frequent yet larger delivery vehicles, which have wide turning circles and need unobstructed routes. 

• The Cable Route – to allow flexibility to avoid engineering or environmental constraints, such as land drains or damage to existing hedgerows, trees and their roots. 

• Permissive Paths – to create publicly accessible routes within the Solar Development Sites for walking or cycling.   

You can find out more detail about these changes on Page 3: ‘Terms we use in this change note’ in our Information Change Note.