Steeple Renewables Project development consent decision announced
The UK government has approved the Steeple Renewables Project, a 450MW solar farm with a 150MW battery storage system in Nottinghamshire, following a six-month public examination.
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has granted development consent for the Steeple Renewables Project, a proposed solar farm in Nottinghamshire. The project includes approximately 450 megawatts of solar energy generation and a 150 megawatt battery energy storage system. The application was submitted by Steeple Solar Farm Limited on 14 May 2025 and accepted for examination on 11 June 2025. This marks the 115th energy application out of 183 examined to date under the Planning Act 2008.
The Planning Inspectorate conducted a six-month examination, during which local communities, statutory consultees, and interested parties provided evidence. The Examining Authority considered all submissions before recommending approval to the Secretary of State. The decision was made by Baroness Curran on behalf of the Energy Secretary’s legal authority. The recommendation and evidence are publicly available on the National Infrastructure Planning website.
Local people, the local authority, and other stakeholders were given the opportunity to participate in the examination process. The Examining Authority ensured full consideration of all local views and evidence gathered during the six-month review. The project’s development consent reflects the government’s commitment to renewable energy infrastructure under the Planning Act 2008.
Journalists seeking further details can contact the Planning Inspectorate Press Office for additional information. The decision follows a transparent examination process that adhered to statutory timescales and public participation requirements.