Britain's nationally significant energy infrastructure pipeline expands with approval for the Great North Road Solar and Biodiversity Park project. The consent covers a solar photovoltaic generating station, battery energy storage system and grid connection infrastructure with a maximum capacity of 800MW.
Highlights
- The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero granted development consent for Elements Green Trent Limited's 800MW Great North Road Solar and Biodiversity Park project.
- Elements Green Trent Limited submitted the application on 27 June 2025, with the Examining Authority making recommendations on 28 July 2026 after a statutory examination process.
- This marks the 117th energy application out of 185 examined under the Planning Act 2008, with local communities participating in a six-month examination phase.
Consent decision and project timeline
As reported by GOV.UK, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has granted development consent for the Great North Road Solar and Biodiversity Park DCO application.Elements Green Trent Limited submitted the application to the Planning Inspectorate on 27 June 2025, and it was accepted for examination on 22 July 2025. After the examination process, the Examining Authority made its recommendations to the Secretary of State on 28 July 2026.
The decision is made by Baroness Curran on behalf of the Energy Secretary's legal authority. The decision, the Examining Authority's recommendation and the evidence considered in reaching that recommendation are publicly available on the National Infrastructure Planning website project pages.
Role in the UK energy planning process
This is the 117th energy application out of 185 examined to date, and the Planning Inspectorate says the process is completed within the statutory timetable set out in the Planning Act 2008.Local communities continue to have the opportunity to take part in examinations of projects that may affect them. In this case, local people, the local authority and other interested parties are able to participate during the six-month examination, with the Examining Authority considering local views alongside the evidence gathered before making its recommendation.
In our earlier article on the Bank of England’s assessment of the UK energy price shock, we noted Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden’s view that the economy absorbed higher energy costs better than initially expected, supported by fiscal measures and central bank interventions. We also highlighted that inflation and market volatility remain key risks, keeping policymakers focused on monitoring and adapting their approach to protect financial stability.
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