The Proposed Development includes seven land parcels (Sites 1-4 and 6-8) which are strategically situated in the rural expanse between Monk Fryston and Hillam, Hambleton and Escrick. Site 1 is the northernmost parcel, part of the Escrick Estate and is approximately 430m east of Escrick. The western parcels (Sites 2, 6, 7 and 8) situated to the east of South Milford and north-east of Monk Fryston are located close to the Milford Curve rail line and are characterised by arable landscape dotted with farm structures. The southern most parcels (Sites 3 and 4) are also characterised by arable landscape and are located to the east of Monk Fryston; with Site 4 being located just east of Birkin, on the northern edge of the River Aire.

Proposal

Light Valley Solar. The project is a solar farm with associated battery energy storage system (BESS) located near Selby in North Yorkshire, connecting to National Grid’s Monk Fryston sub-station. A 500MW grid connection to the transmission network has been secured. The development will be designed to fulfil this connection efficiently. Due to the expected generating capacity, the project is classified as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) for which a development consent order (DCO) will be sought. The project comprises seven solar development sites, located in rural areas to the north and east of Selby, covering an area of approximately 1022ha. Within the boundaries of these sites, ground mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) modules accompanied with the necessary infrastructure to generate and store electricity, and environmental mitigation / biodiversity net gain areas, are proposed. The proposal also includes approximately 30 km of underground cabling, both on and off-site, to connect between the sites and to National Grid’s transmission network. Anticipated submission period in February 2026