North Norfolk District Council: Experience of solar farm developments (2) Cathy Batchelar And Kerys Witton
Hall Farm, East Beckham • • • • •
23ha 10MW 500m from AONB Split across two fields Reduced in size since pre-application discussions/screening opinion
Aerial View and Phase 1 Habitat Map
North Creake Airfield, Egmere Original planning application - withdrawn
Revised planning application
Phase 1 Habitat Surveys for both applications
Planting Proposals
Pond Farm, Bodham
• 8 Ha • 3.6MW • Land owner applicant
Landscape Masterplan
RAF West Raynham • Current planning application at former RAF base • Largest site to date
In summary: •Detailed ecological information to support application •Lots of negotiation – to secure improvements •Construction requirements – practicalities •Aftercare – ownership / responsibility •Conditions •Monitoring
To graze or not to graze!