Hebden Green Solar Farm

Where is the proposed Hebden Green Solar Farm?

The project is situated on land to the south of Woodford Lane West, Hebden Green, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 4DB. The approximately 23 Hectares site will be located in several fields which are currently grass pastures.

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 and landscape scheme which will be developed as part of the scheme. Sheep may also be grazed underneath the solar panels once operational, thereby offering dual use for the land.

Introducing Hebden Green Solar Farm

Anglo Renewables has submitted a planning application to Cheshire West and Chester Council for a solar farm on land to the south of Woodford Lane West, Hebden Green, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 4DB. The planning reference is 23/02370/FUL. This website provides some further information and offers the opportunity to comment on the proposal.

The solar farm would have an approximate capacity of 20MW and would produce enough clean, renewable energy to power approximately 5,500 family homes per year. It would also offset around 9,400 tonnes of CO2 each year that the solar farm is in operation.

What are the benefits of the Solar Farm?

  • It will assist Cheshire West and Chester Council in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in line with local and national targets, in addition to supporting its strategy for its declared Climate Emergency.

  • The proposed development will contribute towards the
    security of energy supply in the UK through the provision of local, renewable energy supply.

  • No public rights of way will be closed during or after construction of the solar farm.

  • New hedgerow planting is proposed and existing hedgerows will be gapped up, contributing to the overall biodiversity and landscape scheme which will be developed as part of the scheme.

 

  • Ecological enhancements including wildflower and wild bird seed grasslands, and a range of breeding boxes for bats and birds are being considered as part of the application. We anticipate that the solar farm will have a significant positive net biodiversity impact.

  • This is a temporary development, allowing the land to rest for the period of operation up to 40 years.

  • 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

Cheshire West and Chester Council is committed to tackling climate change. In May 2019 the Council declared a ‘Climate Emergency’ which committed to achieving net zero by 2045.

Community Benefit

We hope to set up a community benefit fund of £2,000 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 £40,000, 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 Cheshire West and Chester 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 was originally planned for Monday 19 September from 14.00-19.00.

Unfortunately due to the sad passing of Queen Elizabeth, we felt it inappropriate to hold our event on this date. Instead, we have decided to rearrange our consultation event for Tuesday 11 October from 14.00-19.00.

The event will be held at Darnhall Village Hall, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 4DE.

You can view the public consultation brochure that was sent to local residents to inform them of the proposals 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.

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.

October 2022

Project Timeline

Q3 2023

Pre-submission consultation

Finalise proposed design

July 2023

Submit planning application

Estimated Q4 2023

Planning decision (approximately 13 weeks from submission)

2024

Construction (if granted approval)

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