Rock Farm Solar Farm

Where is the proposed Rock Farm Solar Farm?

The project is situated on land South East of Rock Farm, Rocks Green, Ludlow, Shropshire, approximately 1.7km east of Ludlow town centre. The proposed site covers approximately 49 hectares of land currently used for livestock grazing.

In addition to having solar panels on the site, the proposal also includes biodiversity and landscape enhancement measures, such as new hedgerow planting and gapping up of existing hedgerows. This helps to contribute to the overall biodiversity of the site, which can bring significant benefits to local ecosystems. Sheep may also be grazed underneath the solar panels once operational, thereby offering dual use for the land.

Introducing Rock Farm Solar Farm

Anglo Renewables is preparing to submit a planning application to Shropshire Council for a solar farm and battery storage facility on land south-east of Rock Farm, Rocks Green, Ludlow, Shropshire, near SY8 2DS. This website provides some further information and offers the opportunity to comment on the proposal.

The solar farm would have an approximate capacity of 49.9 MW and would also incorporate a 12 MW co-located battery storage facility. The proposed development would create enough renewable energy to meet the annual electricity needs of approximately 13,000 homes which would offset approximately 10,000 tonnes of CO2 each year.

The Benefits

  • The proposal will assist Shropshire Council in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in line with national and local targets in response to the Climate Emergency, including Shropshire Council’s own target of net zero by 2030.

  • The Solar Farm will contribute towards the security of energy supply in Shropshire through the provision of local, renewable energy supply.

  • Careful consideration has been given to the development to avoid effects on the landscape, heritage or ecological designations.

  • The project will have a significant positive net biodiversity impact. Ecological enhancements being considered include tree planting, strengthening of existing hedgerows, planting of wildflower areas together with bird boxes, beehives and bat boxes.

 

  • Public rights of way will be unaffected by the operational solar farm.

  • A community fund will be established to invest in local projects and initiatives.

  • This is a temporary development, which will allow the land to rest for the operational period up to 40 years. Decommissioning and full restoration of the site will be ensured as a planning condition.

  • The proposed solar farm will not require Government subsidy.

  • Anglo Renewables is committed to using local suppliers during construction and operation where possible.

Climate Emergency

In May 2019, Shropshire Council declared a Climate Emergency in recognition of the need to reduce carbon emissions and to take urgent action in tackling climate change.

In December 2019, Shropshire Council further agreed a strategy framework which established the objective of achieving net zero corporate carbon performance by 2030.

Community Benefit

We hope to set up a community benefit fund of £1,000 per installed MW which will be invested in suitable community projects. Given the expected capacity of the proposal, the fund is expected to total over £49,000, which will directly benefit local residents.

Given that all non-domestic solar PV projects are subject to local business rates, this proposal will generate significant income for Shropshire District Council. Over its lifecycle, this project will generate millions of pounds which will help fund local services.

Public Consultation

Public consultation

A public consultation event is planned for Tuesday 15th March from 14.00-19.00.

The event will be held at The Severn Wye room, Ludlow Mascall Centre, Lower Galdeford, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1RZ.

You can view the public consultation material that was sent to local residents to inform them of the proposals by clicking here.

You can also view the information boards used at the consultation event by clicking here.

Tell us what you think

Please complete the feedback form you received in the post, or fill in this online questionnaire.

 

Anglo Renewables is working at the forefront of the UK’s transition to a greener, low carbon economy through identifying and developing solar sites across the country. We are supporting the country’s legislated target of reaching Net Zero by 2050 and the global movement to tackle climate change.

A growing body of scientific evidence indicates that large-scale solar PV (photovoltaic) technology can play a significant role in the UK’s response to both the climate and biodiversity emergencies by supporting healthy ecosystems, whilst avoiding the emissions from fossil fuel burning power stations.

For more information on Anglo Renewables please visit our website.

 

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