Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs)

Mylen Leah Solar Farm is required to follow the Development Consent Order Process to secure planning permission.  Some key information about the process and where to find more information is provided below.

As Mylen Leah Solar Farm would have an installed capacity greater than 50MW, it is classed as a Nationally Siginficant Infrastructure Project (NSIP). This means that the project is considered by the UK Government to be of national importance, and its approval must be granted by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero in accordance with the Planning Act 2008.

To obtain the necessary planning consent, we will submit a Development Consent Order (DCO) application to the Planning Inspectorate (PINS).  This process involves extensive engagement with both national and local stakeholders, including the public.  One of our key priorities is gathering and incorporating feedback from all relevant parties.  Our application will be accompanied by an Environmental Statement, which will detail the findings of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) covering the project's construction, operation and decommissioning phases.  

The development of Mylen Leah Solar Farm is in its early stages.  Engaging with the community is key for us and we will shortly begin a process of consultation and engagement with a diverse range of stakeholders, including national agencies, the local authority, businesses, community groups and residents.

We will be keeping this website up to date so you can find out more about how we are engaging throughout the development of Mylen Leah Solar Farm. Please leave us your comments via the feedback form.

You can find out more about the planning process for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects by visiting the Planning Inspectorate's website:  Process guide - The process for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) (planning inspectorate.gov.uk).