Issue details
To enable the construction of a 13.2MW solar array on Chelson Meadow
In June 2022, the Council submitted a joint
planning application with Plymouth Energy Community (PEC) for a
13MW solar farm at the ex-landfill site at Chelson Meadow. The
planning application received unanimous support and planning was
approved (subject to conditions).
The building of the solar farm creates the following opportunities
for the council:
• To reduce the Council’s total carbon emissions by
approximately 60%.
• To reduce the corporate energy costs
•To guarantee future energy costs over a 15 – 20 year
period through a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement with the solar
farm.
To generate an income to the Council through the lease of the land,
the provision of construction finance, and the creation of a joint
venture to own the solar farm.
This decision focusses on the opportunity for the Council to
provide construction finance for the project.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/09/2022
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt - View reasons
Open/Exempt: Open;
Decision due: 9 February 2023 by Cabinet
Comment: Councillor Richard Bingley, Councillor Mark Shayer, Councillor Jonathan Drean, Councillor Charlotte Carlyle, Councillor Dr Mahony, Councillor Patel, Councillor Rebecca Smith, Councillor James Stoneman, Councillor Bill Wakeham.
Lead member: Cabinet
Lead director: Strategic Director for Place
Department: Growth
Making Representations: Please contact Anthony.payne@plymouth.gov.uk if you would like to make representations. Any non-confidential document(s) may be obtained from the officer contact by email or from Plymouth City Council, Council House, Plymouth, PL1 2AA.
Information to be considered by the decision makers: Committee Front Cover Business Case Any other relevant information
Is this decision due to be taken in private? (Yes/No): No