Planning Application

In December 2022 RES submitted a planning application for a 49.9MW solar farm on lands between Thoroton and Hawksworth.

Following Rushcliffe Borough Council’s refusal of its application for Longhedge Solar Farm, in September 2023, RES lodged an appeal. In October 2024, the Planning Inspectorate allowed the appeal and planning permission has been granted for the Longhedge Solar Farm.

Electronic copies of the planning application and accompanying documents can be viewed or downloaded by clicking on the links below.

Volume 1

• Application Form
• Design and Access Statement
• Planning Statement
• Statement of Community Involvement

Volume 2 - Figures

• Figure 1 - Site Location Plan
• Figure 2 - Site Location Map
• Figure 3 - Field Numbers
• Figure 4 - Infrastructure Layout
• Figure 5 - Infrastructure Layout
• Figure 6 - Access Track Detail
• Figure 7 - Construction Compound Detail
• Figure 8 - PV Module and Rack Detail
• Figure 9 - Security Fence Detail
• Figure 10 - CCTV Detail
• Figure 11 - Inverter Station
• Figure 12a - Substation Layout Option 1
• Figure 12b - Substation Layout Option 2
• Figure 13 - Deer Fence Detail
• Figure 14 - Sheep Handling System Detail
• Figure 15 - Indicative Track with Bridleway Crossing

Volume 3 - Technical Appendices

• Technical Appendix 1 - Landscape and Visual Assessment
• Figure 1.1 - Landscape Character Areas
• Figure 1.2 - Landscape Designations
• Figure 1.3 - Viewpoint Locations with ZTV
• Figure 1.4 - Viewpoints 1 and 2
• Figure 1.5 - Viewpoints 3 and 4
• Figure 1.6 - Viewpoints 5 and 6
• Figure 1.7 - Viewpoints 7 and 8
• Figure 1.8 - Viewpoint 1 Years 1 and 10
• Figure 1.9 - Viewpoint 4 Years 1 and 10
• Figure 1.10 - Viewpoint 5 Years 1 and 10
• Figure 1.11 - Viewpoint 6 Years 1 and 10
• Figure 1.12 - Landscape and Ecological Management Plan
• Appendix 1D - Illustrative Viewpoints A-B Photo Panels
• Technical Appendix 2 - Ecological Appraisal
• Figure 2.1 - Environmental Designations
• Figure 2.2 - UK Habitat Classification
• Figure 2.3 - Pond Map
• Figure 2.4 - Local Wildlife Sites
• Appendix 2.1 - Biodiversity Management Plan
• Appendix 2.2 - Net Gain Assessment
• Appendix 2.3 - Bird Hazard Management Plan
• Technical Appendix 3 - Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment
• Figure 3.1 - Designated Heritage Assets
• Figure 3.2 - Historic Environment Record
• Figure 3.3 - Henry Stevens 1820 Map of Newark on Trent
• Figure 3.4 - OS 1883 Map
• Figure 3.5 - OS 1921 Map
• Figure 3.6 - Lidar Data
• Appendix 3B - Tables
• Appendix 3C - Walkover Survey Report
• Appendix 3D - Geophysical Survey Report
• Technical Appendix 4 - Flood Risk and Drainage Impact Assessment
• Figures
• Appendix 4B - Hydrology Photos
• Appendix 4C - Flow Report_Solar
• Appendix 4D - Flow Report_Substation
• Appendix 4E - BRE Infiltration Report
• Appendix 4F - Outline SuDs Design
• Appendix 4G - Foul Drainage Assessment
• Technical Appendix 5 - Construction Traffic Management Plan
• Figures
• Technical Appendix 6 - Glint and Glare Assessment
• Figures
• Appendices
• Technical Appendix 7 - Noise Assessment
• Technical Appendix 8 - Outline Construction Environmental Management Plan
• Technical Appendix 9 - Agricultural Land Classification Survey
• Appendices
• Technical Appendix 10 - Arboricultural Impact Assessment
• Appendices