Tillbridge Solar Project

Project information

Latest update - 10 April 2024

We received the application on 10 April 2024.

The application documents will be published if the application is accepted for examination.

You cannot make comments on the application yet.

You will be able to register to have your say if the application is accepted. We will let you know when you can register to have your say.

Read more about the application process in our guidance.

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About the project

Type of application: Generating Stations

Name of applicant: Tillbridge Solar Limited

Generating station with an anticipated capacity in excess of 50MW, comprising ground mounted solar arrays, with associated development comprising energy storage, grid connection infrastructure and other associated development for the construction, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of the solar farm.

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Project stage

This project is at the acceptance stage.

The decision whether to accept the application for examination will be made by 8 May 2024.

If the application is accepted, we will publish:

  • the acceptance decision
  • the consultation representations received from the local councils

If the application is not accepted, we will:

  • publish the reasons why it was not accepted
  • remove any documentation that has been published from this project page

There is no opportunity to make comments on the application at this stage.

Pre-application

This is where the applicant starts to create their application. The applicant is required to consult with people and organisations in the area. They must also create detailed documents about the impact the project could have on the environment.

It is important to get involved at this stage to influence the application before the applicant sends it to the Planning Inspectorate.

Find out what you can do at this stage and check our detailed guides.
Completed
Acceptance

This is when the applicant sends us their application documents. We check if we can accept the application for examination. We have 28 days to make this decision.

How the acceptance stage works and what happens next.
In progress
Pre-examination

The Examining Authority is appointed and is made up of one or more inspectors. Anyone who wants to have their say needs to register at this stage.

The applicant must publish that the application has been accepted by us. They include when and how parties can register to get involved. The time period for registering is set by the applicant but must be no less than 28 days.

The pre-examination stage usually takes about 3 months.

What happens during the pre-examination stage.
Not started
Examination

The Examining Authority will ask questions about the proposed development. The applicant and anyone who has registered to have their say can get involved and submit comments at each deadline in the timetable. You can also attend hearings that may take place. This stage takes up to 6 months.

What happens at the examination stage?
Not started
Recommendation

The Examining Authority writes its recommendation report. This must be completed and sent to the relevant Secretary of State within 3 months of the end of examination stage.

Making a recommendation.
Not started
Decision

The decision stage is when the relevant Secretary of State then reviews the report and makes the final decision. They have 3 months to make a decision.

Who makes the final decision.
Not started
What happens after the decision is made

Once the Secretary of State has made a decision, there is a 6 week period where people can challenge the decision in the high court. This is called a judicial review.

What you can do after the decision has been made.
Not started

Project location

Land east and south-east of Gainsborough, south of A631 and west of B1398.


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Telephone

If you have an interested party number, have it with you when you call.

Telephone: 0303 444 5000
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm (except bank holidays)

Email

tillbridgesolarproject@planninginspectorate.gov.uk.

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