Holly Lane Energy Park

Latest updates

1. 30 Jan 25

   Appeal decided in favour of applicant

   The applications have been granted permission via an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate, successfully overturning the refusal by the two local authorities in February 2024 and April 2024.

2. 14 Jan 25

   Appeal Hearing Held

   Hearing held at Solihull MBC offices for the join appeals of APP/T3725/W/24/3347315 (Warwick DC) and APP/Q4625/W/24/3347316 (Solihull MBC).

3. 1 Jul 24

   Appeal Submission and Consultation

   Exagen Holly Lane Ltd (the ‘Applicant’) is in the process of submitting appeals to the Planning Inspectorate, against the refusal by Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council and Warwick District Council of the cross-boundary planning application for our Holly Lane Energy Park, which includes a solar farm on land south of Balsall Common (Solihull Metropolitan DC) and a Battery Energy Storage System, Substation and Point of Connection on separate land to the southeast of Balsall Common (Warwick DC).

   The planning applications (SMBC Ref: PL/2023/01952/PPFL and WDC Ref: W/23/1358) were refused and the decision notices issued on 9^th February 2024 and 23^rd April 2024 respectively.

   As part of the appeal submission, we are proposing some minor amendments to the design. These changes are illustrated on updated plans and reports where necessary, including a specific Summary of Changes document and Summary of Changes Comparison Plan. This update is to notify the public of the consultation on these changes, and to provide the contact details on how you can find out more and make comments.

   This consultation is being facilitated by Exagen Holly Lane Ltd and responses to this consultation will be shared with the Inspector who will consider the Appeal. Comments will be in the public domain and may be referred to during the Appeal.

4. 23 Apr 24

   Warwick DC Refusal

   Planning application refused on 23^rd April 2024

   Planning reference code: W/23/1358

   W/23/1358 →

5. 9 Feb 24

   Solihull Metropolitan BC Refusal

   Planning application refused on 9th February 2024

   Planning reference code: PL/2023/01952/PPFL

   PL/2023/01952/PPFL →

6. 23 Oct 23

   Confirmation of application

   Exagen have now submitted a full planning application to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council and Warwick District 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 link, or in writing by letter (Warwick District Council Riverside House Milverton Hill, Leamington Spa
   CV32 5HZ or Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, Council House, Manor Square, Solihull B91 3QB) or email connectcc@solihull.gov.uk or planningenquiries@warwickdc.gov.uk) quoting the application reference number.

   Please find the relevant links to the planning applications below.

   Warwick (reference W/23/1358) →

   Solihull (reference PL/2023/01952/PPFL) →

   Any questions regarding the development or suggestions around community initiatives can continue to be directed to the project team:
   hollylaneenergypark@exagen.co.uk

7. 20 Apr 23

   Public Exhibition

   Thursday, 20th April, 1-3pm and 5-8pm

   Balsall Common Village Hall

   Main hall
   112 Station Road Balsall Common CV7 7FF

   Balsall Common Village Hall →

8. 18 Apr 23

   Webinar

   Tuesday, 18th April, 7pm

   (Webinar ID: 506-481-027)

   Register and Join Here →