Mylen Leah Solar Farm
Mylen Leah Solar Farm is a proposed new solar farm located between the villages of Seaton Ross, Melbourne, Laytham, Ellerton, East Cottingwith and Foggathorpe, in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
The proposal is in the early stages of development. This website will provide information and updates as it progresses, as well as providing you with the opportunity to ask questions and give your views.
About Mylen Leah Solar Farm
We are in the process of developing our proposals for Mylen Leah Solar Farm, a renewable energy development which would help meet the country's need for low carbon, clean energy generation. Find out more about Mylen Leah by browsing the presentation below or read more about the project.
Indicative Concept Masterplan
View the indicative masterplan document in full.
The Planning Process
As the proposal for Mylen Leah Solar Farm is greater than 50MW, the scheme is classified as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP). NSIPs are major developments which require consent from the Secretary of State through a Development Consent Order (DCO). This means that we will submit a DCO Application to the national Planning Inspectorate (PINS). PINS will consider the application and make a recommendation to the Secretary of State for determination in accordance with the Planning Act 2008. We expect to submit our application towards the end of 2026.
You can find out more about NSIPs and the DCO process.
Consulting Early
With the initial design of the project set out and influenced by the information we have gathered about the proposed site to date, our first priority was to gather local community representatives views, thoughts and feedback on the early proposals.
The first step was to hold several workshops with a range of local community representatives and groups in November 2024. These events were interactive sessions to help us explain the initial design and listen to local representatives' feedback, to help us understand the most important issues and considerations locally. This consultation was non-statutory and has helped us shape the project's design.
The next step will be to hold a formal Statutory Consultation, expected to take place in mid 2026. At this constulation, you will have the opportunity to meet the Project Team and provide your views on our proposals. Ahead of the Statutory Consultation we will, of course, be keeping local community groups and this website up to date.
In the meantime, please provide your views on the current project or ask a question using the contact us form and/or completing the feedback form.
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The project team
Matt Simpson
Senior Project Manager
Rory Puxley
Senior Community Liaison Manager
Project timeline
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