Kingsway Solar Farm

Published: 19 June 2026

Kingsway Solar Farm

Project update from Kingsway Solar Farm to the Parish Council: June 2026 

Kingsway Solar is a proposed solar farm and overhead line connection, that will generate around 500 megawatts of electricity and power approximately 175,000 homes annually, connecting to the National Electricity Transmission System. The scheme is being promoted by Kingsway Solar Farm Limited, a subsidiary of Downing Renewable Developments.

On 21 May 2026, Kingsway Solar Farm Limited submitted a Development Consent Order (DCO) Application to the Planning Inspectorate for Kingsway Solar. We are writing to inform you that on 16 June 2026, following discussion with the Planning Inspectorate, the current DCO Application has been withdrawn.
We have worked extremely hard over the last few years to develop our proposals and bring forward a high-quality scheme that addresses the national need for home grown, affordable, clean and reliable energy, while managing any impacts to the greatest degree possible. This has included holding multiple rounds of public consultation, meeting with hundreds of people at local events, holding dedicated briefings and having regular technical meetings with stakeholders.

Kingsway Solar Farm Limited remains determined to deliver the best possible project which considers all the potential impacts as effectively as possible. Over the coming weeks, we will work with the Planning Inspectorate and key stakeholders to understand and address the outstanding issues and information requirements, in order to bring forward the strongest possible proposals for this critical national project.
We intend to resubmit the DCO Application in due course and we will provide an expected timeline to all stakeholders as soon as possible. We value your engagement with the project to date and appreciate your patience as we go through this next phase.