Brick House Farm Solar Farm

Local Authority: Shropshire Council

Brick House Farm received planning consent on October 18th 2022

We are delighted to announce that the proposals for Brick House Solar Farm received planning consent from Shropshire Council on October 18th 2022.

We will continue to engage with the local community in the lead up to the start of construction to ensure the voices of the community remain heard.

Where is Brick House Farm Solar Farm?

The project is situated to the south-west of the hamlet of Greete, approximately 2.2km north-west of Burford. The site covers approximately 54 hectares of agricultural land (predominantly Grade 3B land which is not the best and most versatile for agriculture). Harpfields Farm is positioned to the south-east of the site. The western site boundary is defined by the route of Ledwyche Brook which joins Greet Brook along the southern boundary. An unnamed road is adjacent to the northern boundary in parts. The eastern boundary is defined by mature vegetation and an unnamed road.

Introducing Brick House Farm Solar Farm

Bluefield Renewable Developments Ltd is pleased to announce that this project has received planning consent from Shropshire Council. The planning applcation reference on Shropshire Council’s planning portal is 22/02565/FUL.

The solar farm on land at Brick House Farm, Greete, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 3BZ will have an approximate capacity of 49.9 MW. The solar farm will create enough renewable energy to meet the annual electricity needs of approximately 15,000 homes. It will also offset approximately 11,200 tonnes of CO2 each year, the equivalent to taking around 5,160 cars off the road.

Brick House Solar Farm - Site Layout Plan - please click on image to zoom in

The benefits

• It will assist Shropshire Council in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in line with national and local targets in response to the Climate Emergency.

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

•It will contribute significant annual funds to Shropshire Council through business rates contribution (c£10m over project lifetime).

•A community fund will be established to invest in local projects and initiatives (c£150k).

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

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

•It will have significant net biodiversity benefits.

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

• The solar farm will not require Government subsidy.

• Decommissioning and full restoration of the site at the end of the life of the development has been secured via planning condition.

Founded in 2009, the Bluefield Group builds, manages and operates solar and other renewable energy projects on behalf of its clients. It currently operates over 100 solar farms in the UK with an aggregate capacity of over 610 MWp. As both a developer and operator of renewable energy projects, Bluefield seeks to build long-term relationships with landowners and the local community.

We aim to deliver high quality projects that generate significant renewable energy, have low visual impact and enhance biodiversity and land management.

For more information on Bluefield Development please visit our website.

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