Mylen Leah Solar Farm

Statutory Consultation now closed

Our statutory consultation for the Mylen Leah Solar Farm has now closed. We would like to thank everyone who took the time to participate, including those who attended our public events and webinars, and those who submitted feedback. All responses received will now be carefully reviewed and considered as we continue to develop the proposals. We will provide an overview of the feedback received in our Consultation Report, which will be submitted as part of our DCO submission expected later in 2026.

Our community relations team are still contactable should you have any questions about the project. Please use the below contact details:

Email: community@mylenleah.com

Phone: 0800 772 0134

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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

Email: community@mylenleah.com

Telephone: +44 (0)800 772 0134

Mylen Leah Solar Farm