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A solar development is being proposed at a Shropshire poultry site.
Great Ness Poultry Limited has lodged a full planning application for the scheme at Kinton Farm in Kinton, near the A5 Shrewsbury to Oswestry road.
The proposal consists of a 360kWp ground mount solar PV system and a
723kWh battery system. It also includes a ground mounted racking system which will be attached to the PV panels including a battery storage on a concrete base, underground cabling and all ancillary works.
“The proposal will contribute towards local and national renewable energy generation targets, support the transition to a low-carbon economy, and provide long-term economic resilience for the applicant’s agricultural enterprise,” said Richard Corbett, of Roger Parry & Partners LLP.
“The solar development would allow the surrounding land to remain in agricultural use while providing an additional use compatible with the existing farming operation.
“The established poultry unit, the A5 and existing vegetation and landscape features provide a degree of enclosure and screening around the site.
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“These features assist in limiting views of the proposed development from surrounding roads, neighbouring properties and the wider landscape.
“The location alongside an existing agricultural development also means that the solar array would be viewed in the context of established built agricultural infrastructure rather than as an isolated development within the open countryside.”
Mr Corbett added that agriculture and rural businesses continue to face significant economic pressures, making measures that support the long-term resilience and viability of farming enterprises increasingly important.
“The proposed development represents a sustainable form that will contribute towards renewable energy generation, improve energy resilience and support the transition to a low-carbon economy,” said Mr Corbett.
“The electricity generated will be used by the existing poultry unit, reducing its reliance on electricity from the national grid and allowing the agricultural enterprise to make greater use of locally generated renewable energy.
“The development will also contribute towards improving energy security through the generation of renewable electricity, reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels and supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy.”
To view the proposal, search for reference 26/03279/FUL via Shropshire Council’s planning portal.
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