Crouch Solar Farm

What is the construction timeline and working hours?
Construction commenced 18 September 2023 and will be fully complete in mid 2024.Our normal working hours are between 08.00 to 18.00 Monday to Friday, and 08.00 to 14.00 on Saturday.We will not work on Sundays or bank holidays in England and Wales, unless otherwise approved in writing by the local planning authority.

How will you access the site?
Construction vehicles will enter the site from the A127 and Dunton Road, avoiding travel through Herongate.During the construction period, it is estimated there will be an average of 6-8 HGV trips per day. Whilst this figure is an average, there will often be a higher volume earlier in the construction period and less towards the end.

Do you need road closures or other traffic management
There are no anticipated road closures or traffic diversions during the proposed construction period.Any use of traffic management, including road closures, will be agreed with the local highways authority and we will notify residents and businesses that would be directly impacted.

Will public footpaths be affected
As standard practice for Low Carbon, the Public Rights of Way (PRoW) which run through the site will be kept open throughout construction and operation of the solar farm.In some cases, we may need to have a managed crossing on a footpath during construction for safety reasons, such as a temporarily controlled crossing and/or a banksman.