If consented, construction of the Scheme is anticipated to start in 2028. We estimate it would take approximately two years to build, with construction potentially being completed by the end of 2030 and with the Scheme anticipated to be energised in 2031.

Management Plans

Management plans are secured in the Development Consent Order (DCO) and include mitigation and management measures intended to avoid or reduce adverse effects on the environment and local communities. These plans will inform detailed management plans that will be prepared and submitted for approval to the relevant planning authority prior to the commencement of construction.

Outline Construction Environmental Management Plan

This sets out an overview of the construction activities and associated mitigation expected. It also sets out monitoring and auditing of the construction stage.

Outline Construction Traffic Management Plan

This sets out construction traffic activity including mitigation measures and details proposals to ensure safe movement of equipment, material and construction workers.

Outline Landscape and Ecological Management Plan

This sets out the detailed landscape proposals and ecological measures, including the management and maintenance of new and retained habitats.

Outline Employment, Skills and Supply Chain Strategy

This sets out how we aim to promote opportunities for economic improvement relating to skills, supply chain involvement and employment. This includes local apprenticeships, workforce training and use of local workers and suppliers during construction and beyond.

Outline Battery Safety Management Plan

This sets out protocols to prevent, detect and mitigate risks associated with the Scheme’s BESS. It ensures safety through design standards, monitoring, emergency response plans and environmental protection measures.

Outline Decommissioning Environmental Management Plan

This details the Scheme’s commitments during the decommissioning period, including dissembling activity on Site and the return of agricultural land back to its original use and state.

Outline Soil Resource and Management Plan

This outline plan ensures effects on agricultural land and soil are minimised where possible during construction, operation and decommissioning.

Outline Public Rights of Way and Permissive Paths Management Plan

This sets out measures to ensure access and safety to public rights of way during construction, as well as how new permissive paths will be implemented and managed.