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Huge solar farm planned on farmland between Alton and Selborne

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A major solar farm could be built on farmland to the south east of Alton, after a pre-application request was submitted to the council.

Conrad Energy (Developments) Ltd is seeking early planning advice for a proposed solar panel site near the A31, covering land at Cakers Lane in East Worldham and Selborne Road in Selborne.

The proposed development spans three separate parcels of farmland, totalling approximately 84.6 hectares within existing field boundaries. If approved, the site would have an export capacity of up to 49.9 megawatts.

Plans indicate the three parcels would be linked via underground cabling, with the connection to the electricity grid proposed off Blanket Street in East Worldham.

The proposal includes rows of solar panels, electrical equipment in container units, a new substation, underground cabling, internal access tracks, fencing with CCTV security, and new planting to support wildlife and landscape improvements.

No battery storage is included in the current plans.

Subject to further site assessments, a full planning application is expected to be submitted in the first quarter of 2026.

A public consultation will be published soon, giving local residents the chance to view the plans and share their views.

More information is available on the South Downs National Park planning portal under reference 26/01388/ADJAUT.

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