Planning application
26/00495/EIA
Land At Main Road Brailsford Derbyshire
Proposal
Erection of a ground mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) array, with a total export capacity of up to 55 MW, and associated infrastructure, landscaping and access works accompanied by an Environmental Statement.
As published by the council, reference 26/00495/EIA
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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1 May 2026
Received by Peak District National Park
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6 May 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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21 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Peak District National Park for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About outline applications
How this application type works
An outline application tests the principle of developing a site before the detail is worked up. Some or all of the particulars, such as appearance, layout, scale, access and landscaping, are held back as reserved matters for later approval. Permission at outline stage does not by itself allow building to start; the reserved matters must be approved first.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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26/00495/EIA Awaiting decision
Land At Main Road Brailsford Derbyshire
Erection of a ground mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) array, with a total export capacity of up to 55 MW, and associated infrastructure, landscaping and access works accompanied by an Environmental Statement.
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25/01045/EIASO Decided
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