Mylen Leah Solar Farm

Statutory consultation

We have now launched statutory consultation on our plans for Mylen Leah Solar Farm, a new solar project located between Seaton Ross, Melbourne, Laytham, Ellerton, East Cottingwith and Foggathorpe in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

Our statutory consultation will run from Thursday 16 April to Thursday 28 May 2026. During this period, we will be holding in-person and online consultation events where you will be able to view our proposals, ask questions and provide your feedback.

Throughout the statumylentory consultation, all documents will be available to view and download on this website, including our information booklet and feedback form. You can also provide your comments using our online feedback form.

In-person events

We will be holding three in-person, drop-in events close to our proposed site.

Location	Date	Event time
Holme-on-Spalding Village Hall, YO43 4EN	Thurs, 30 Apr	13:00 – 20:00
Melbourne Village Hall, YO42 4QJ	Wed, 6 May	13:00 – 20:00
Bubwith Leisure and Sports Centre, YO8 6LX	Thurs, 7 May	12:00 – 18:30

Webinars

We will also be holding three online, webinar events. The webinars have the same function as the in-person events, but with a different format. At each webinar we will present our proposals for Mylen Leah and hold a Q&A session, with members of the project team present to answer your questions directly.

You can register for our webinars by clicking the 'REGISTER HERE' links in the below table:

Location	Date	Event time
Webinar 1 - REGISTER HERE	Sat, 9 May	10:00 – 11:00
Webinar 2 - REGISTER HERE	Mon, 11 May	18:00 – 19:00
Webinar 3 - REGISTER HERE	Wed, 13 May	19:00 – 20:00

The planning process

As the proposal for Mylen Leah Solar Farm is greater than 100MW, 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 here: 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.

Any questions?

If you have any questions, you can get in touch with our community relations team via:

· Phone: 0800 772 0134 (Mon–Fri, 9:00–17:30)

· Email: community@mylenleah.com

What is happening?

Project updates

Get the latest updates and developments for Mylen Leah Solar Farm, and feel free to contact us using the contact form.

Go to the project updates

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about the project, answered.

Local suppliers

Our aim is to have the least impact and provide the most benefit to the communities in which we operate.

Matt Simpson

Senior Project Manager

Alison Hood

Head of Engagement and Social Value

Project timeline

Stage 1: Site Selection

The Mylen Leah Solar Farm site was selected following research to identify suitable locations for solar development in the area.

No public engagement is carried out during this time should the site not pass the criteria for development.
Stage 2: Pre-planning and non-statutory consultation

The project was introduced to local technical and community stakeholders at two Co-design workshops in November 2024. At this stage we requested the views of East Riding of Yorkshire Council and The Planning Inspectorate (PINS) on the level of study required ("Scoping"). The project recieved a Scoping Opinion from PINS in 2025.

The project will develop and change taking account of information gained from site studies and engagement with statutory consultees and local communities. We will also seek feedback on the community engagement approach we are proposing to undertake at the next consultation stage (Stage 3: Statutory consultation).
Stage 3: Statutory consultation and application preparation

Statutory consultation with local communities and residents launched on 16 April 2026 and will run to 28 May 2026. During the consultation we will be seeking views on the proposal. Further on-site studies will be completed.

Interested parties and statutory consultees can comment on the proposals.
Stage 4: Submit DCO application and await decision

We expect to submit our Development Consent Order (DCO) application to PINS in late 2026.

During the two year determination period the statutory examination process is undertaken by the Planning Inspectorate. We expect a decision on the application within 2 years from submission.
Stage 5: Construction (36 months)

We expect construction to be undertaken in phases and last up to approximately 36 months.

Planning conditions are used to manage elements of construction such as hours of construction and delivery times.
Stage 6: Operation (up to 50 years)

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

A community fund is active throughout, for worthwhile community initiatives.
Stage 7: Decommissioning (12 - 18 Months)

At the end of the planning period, the solar panels will be removed and the land can be returned to be used for its original purpose.

Contact us