Buttercombe Solar Farm

Buttercome Solar Farm is a renewable energy project comprising a 15MW ground mounted solar photovoltaics (PV) array.

On the 26th March, North Devon Council granted consent to the 15MW Buttercombe Solar Farm.

Buttercombe Solar Farm will have an export capacity of 15MW and will connect to Braunton substation via the existing overhead line on site.

Due to the local topography there are limited views of the solar farm from Knowle, Braunton and the burrows because of the situation of the site. The project benefits from the existing Ash Wood which reduces views from the south, including many areas situated along the River Taw and across the estuary.

The proposed access route shown avoids traffic through Braunton and Knowle. Instead construction traffic will be routed from A-roads to the north, using the roundabout at Mullacott Cross and then exiting the A361 at Heddon Mill.

You can still continue to direct questions to the project team by emailing buttercombesolarfarm@exagen.co.uk or using the contact form on our dedicated project page using the link below.

Latest updates

26 Mar 26
Project Approved
On the 26th March, North Devon Council granted consent to the 15MW Buttercombe Solar Farm.

The decision notice can be downloaded below.

We will provide further updates when available.
12 Dec 25
Buttercombe Solar Farm Update December 2025
As a result of public and consultee feedback, we have made further updates to the project layout. The revised plan outlines the newly proposed design including our comprehensive landscape mitigation measures designed to address potential visual impacts. These measures feature significant new planting of trees and hedgerows, positioned to reduce visibility, while enhancing the surrounding environment. Another significant change includes the removal of solar panels and all other associated infrastructure from Field 6, in order to reduce visibility of the Development from the south and west. This change has been made in response to comments received from the Planning Officer and Sustainability Officer. The solar panels and associated planting have also been setback from Ash Road in Field 3.

These changes have been submitted to North Devon Council and all updated documents can be found here – Buttercombe Solar Farm Planning Portal. Due to these amendments, there will now be another formal consultation period until the 23rd January for further representations.

You can still continue to direct questions to the project team by email to buttercombesolarfarm@exagen.co.uk or using the contact form below.
4 Jun 25
Planning Application Validated
Our planning application for the Buttercombe Solar Farm has been submitted to and validated by North Devon Council. Any representations or comments on the application from interested parties should be submitted directly to the council using the online form under the ‘Comments’ section on the application or in writing (letter or email) to North Devon Council, PO Box 379, Barnstaple, EX32 2GR or planning@northdevon.gov.uk quoting the application reference number 80182.

Link to Application
10 Apr 25
Buttercombe Solar Farm Planning Submission
We have now submitted a full planning application to North Devon Council. Once the application has been validated, we will provide full details and links to the application where comments can be submitted.

You can still continue to direct questions to the project team by emailing buttercombesolarfarm@exagen.co.uk or using the contact form on our dedicated project page using the link below.
6 Dec 24
Post Consultation Amendments
Following our public consultation events, we are collating all feedback and responses to refine our planned site layout.

We will ensure to keep the community informed as we make progress and update our plans ahead of a planning submission early next year.

If you have any queries, please email buttercombesolarfarm@exagen.co.uk or use the form below.
14 Nov 24
Drop-in Session - Braunton Parish Hall
Braunton Parish Hall

Our second drop in event, hosted by our project team to present the project and answer any questions..

Chaloners Rd, Braunton, EX33 2ES

13:00 – 17:00
4 Nov 24
Online Webinar
Monday at 6:30pm

Please sign up to the event using GoTo Webinar through the link below

bit.ly/Buttercombe-Webinar
29 Oct 24
Drop-in Session - Braunton Parish Hall
Braunton Parish Hall

Our first drop in event, hosted by our project team to present the project and answer any questions.

Chaloners Rd, Braunton, EX33 2ES

12:00 – 15:00 and 16:00 – 19:00

Meet the team

Andrew Mott Head of Planning and Environment
Tom Tabram Project Manager
Sam Warne Community Engagement Manager
Becca Leake Environmental Planning Manager
Will Philps Senior Development Planner

Consultation Materials Download

Buttercombe Solar Farm Contact

Your feedback is very important to us. Please feel free to contact us here, quoting the name of the project you are referring to and one of our project team will get back to you as soon as possible.