The following image is the early information released by the DNO for dimensions of the switch-gear room, site specific dimensions will be released in due course and could change based on DNO requirements.

No significant impact has been identified within the park at this moment, the layout has been amended to avoid the impacts rather than having to provide mitigation.

It is difficult at this stage to provide an average figure, what we can confirm is that we will not generate more than 20MWp however, the average generation over the year can only be calculated when the final layout is available which will be at a later point in time.

A Unilateral Undertaking will be submitted as part of the planning application, offering a community benefit fund to the Parish. This will be used to fund local projects, for example the improvement of local footpaths and the refurbishment of the school playground.

According to the standards of the solar industry, from when the solar farm starts generating electricity, it will take less than 2 years to bring the carbon footprint back to zero. This figure includes also the complete lifecycle of panels. Once the carbon footprint is offset, the solar farm will produce carbon free power during its remaining operational life.

Due to lack of research there is no exact prediction for what the agricultural land classification will be following decommission however, due to the land being fallow for an extended period of time and allowing a break from intensive agricultural use soil fertility and crop production is expected to improve.

A landscape and visual impact assessment is currently being undertaken which will take into consideration view points as well as views from surrounding dwellings. The landscape architect will recommend proper mitigation measures to minimize impacts.

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CCTV cameras will only be pointing inside the park, they are powered by light within the camera. No flood lights will be inside the park during operational life.

We are happy to provide a community benefit fund which will be directly addressed to the local Parish so the money can be spent locally. We will be in touch with the Parish Council to understand what is the best allocation for this fund.

Following the submission of a screening opinion to the Eden District Council, their feedback stated that no Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) was required for the submission of this planning application. Following the Councils advice no EIA was carried out however, extensive ecological surveys have been completed to support the requirements of a planning application.

A noise assessment will be carried out soon and the report will be included within the application documents. Given the size and voltage level of the scheme there will be no need for a full substation therefore there will only be a switch-gear room, small inverters and small transformers around the site. These components give off minimal noise when stood immediately next to them.