A major solar farm project in Nottinghamshire that developers say could generate enough energy to power 180,000 homes has taken a key step forward. The project would see large solar panels covering around 2,800 acres of land around the former Cottam Power Station, near Retford, which is due to be demolished after it closed in 2019.
Island Green Power are the developers behind the Cottam Solar Project, as well as a neighbouring solar project around the West Burton Power Station. In terms of the Cottam plans, Island Green Power says the Government has now accepted its application.
The Planning Inspectorate is the body which has accepted the application on behalf of the Secretary of State and this marks the first major step in the journey to the project receiving final approval. The plans will now go through a detailed examination stage, which the Planning Inspectorate has six months to carry out.
