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Kitland Solar Farm

A solar energy development of up to 39.9MW north of Langford in North Somerset.

You will find the latest information about the proposed Kitland Solar Farm on these webpages. 

About Kitland Solar Farm

Kitland Solar Farm is a proposal for a new solar farm of up to 39.9MW with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), north of Langford in North Somerset.

Kitland solar farm biodiversity and landscape advancements map

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Following our public consultation in January 2024, we have recently submitted a planning application to North Somerset Council which has been given the reference number 24/P/1011/FUL and can be found on the North Somerset Council website.

This project has the potential to generate enough renewable electricity to meet the needs of over 13,000 homes every year, support the decarbonisation of the local area and contribute to the Government’s target of 70GW solar generation capacity by 2035.

The site has been carefully chosen for its potential to deliver clean, renewable energy directly into the local grid network. It will also support North Somerset Council’s pledge to increase renewable energy generation to reach net zero carbon by 2030.

Local feedback has been taken into account and helped shape the proposal submitted.

Enhancing important habitats and local wildlife  

We recognise that biodiversity is one of our strongest natural defences against climate change. Across our site, our plans will generate approximately 94% biodiversity net gain for habitats. 

Other biodiversity benefits include:

  • 4 new ponds and enhancing 3 existing ponds
  • 22.5 hectares of wildflower planting
  • Approximately 6 hectares of new woodland
  • New community orchard
  • 26% net gain in hedgerows

Download the biodiversity benefits poster.

You can view the full application on the North Somerset Council website.  

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What is happening?

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Project timeline

  • Stage 1: Site Selection

    Extensive research to identify suitable sites. No public engagement is carried out during this time because the site may not pass the criteria required for development.

  • Stage 2: Pre-planning

    We will consult local communities, stakeholders and elected representatives on the emerging proposals.

  • Stage 3: Planning application submission (summer 2024)

    A detailed planning application has been submitted following our consultation. The proposed development will be considered by North Somerset Planning and Regulatory Committee.

  • Stage 4: Construction (2027)

    If the project is approved, construction is expected to take up to 9 months. Planning conditions are used to manage elements of construction. 

  • Stage 5: Operation (2027/2028)

    The project is managed by a regionally based maintenance team, and operations will be controlled by detailed planning conditions.

The project team

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Tim MacKeller
Project Manager
Suzy Kerr
Community Liaison Manager

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