About Kirkgate Lane Solar Farm
Kirkgate Lane is a 6 MW solar farm development in West Yorkshire.
- The site is located atop a former gravel pit
- Use of the land will be retained for agricultural purposes through sheep grazing
- The project will substantially exceed the minimum biodiversity net gain of 10%, with a net gain of 134% in habitat units and a significant number of new hedgerows.
- Kirkgate Lane Solar Farm will generate approximately 8.33GWh of electricity per annum, enough to powerĀ approx. 2,875 homes
- The project represents an annual carbon saving of approximately 2,577 tonnes CO2e
You can find all submitted documents related to the project’s planning permission by visiting the link below and entering the code: 23/01900/FUL
Biodiversity at Kirkgate Solar Farm
The project includes the planting of new trees, hedgerows and wildflower meadows to provide new and enhanced habitat and foraging opportunities for wildlife.
The project would result in a significant biodiversity net gain compared to existing conditions and will far surpass the mandated 10% minimum net gain.
Key biodiversity measures include:
- 9% biodiversity net gain in hedgerow units compared to existing conditions.
- 135% biodiversity net gain in habitat units compared to existing conditions.
- 1km (0.6 miles) of new species-rich hedgerow with native trees and woodland planting, including fruiting and flowering.
- 25 acres of enhanced species-rich grassland within the panel array.
- 6 butterfly scrapes seeded with seed mixes that include Common Birdās-foot-trefoil and Horseshoe Vetch.