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Solar Farm Development, Donington Park MSA
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Richard Huteson
The project
Rapleys were instructed by Moto Hospitality Limited to submit a full planning application for the construction and operation of a Photovoltaic (‘PV’) Solar Farm with potential capacity up to 7.15MW.
The application site relates to Moto Donington Park and has been selected in order to provide crucially important infrastructure to support charging of electric vehicles at the services. The proposal forms part of a wider programme by Moto to reduce carbon emissions and assist the UK in reaching their net zero targets. Rapleys were required to take the proposal through the planning process.
Following planning submission in December 2023, the scheme underwent an extensive review, which included input from the Council, statutory consultees, and the general public, eventually resulting in a mutually agreeable scheme for all parties. The application was presented before North West Leicestershire District Council Planning Committee in April 2025, and received unanimous approval from local Councillors, which both Moto and Rapleys were delighted with. This excellent result was testament to the hard work and devotion put in from our planning team.
Our solution
- Undertaking pre-application consultation, submitting an EIA Screening Opinion Request to the Council and carrying out public consultation with the local community
- Coordinating and submitting a Full Planning Application to the Council
- Chasing consultee responses and liaising with technical consultants to resolve issues
- Creating effective solutions to material planning considerations and submitting rebuttals to the Council by utilising our experience with renewable energy schemes
- Closely engaging with local Councilors to ensure a successful outcome at Planning Committee
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Stadium Holdings Ltd
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Yorkshire Housing
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Appointed by Yorkshire Housing via the Fusion21 Framework to complete 12,000 stock condition surveys over a 3-year period
Private Client
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Expert Party Wall advice to protect adjoining owners’ interests
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Kruton No. 2
9-12 Middle Street, Brighton
Appointed as Employer’s Agent on new build commercial project.
Kwik Fit
Acquisition for Kwik Fit, Atex Business Park, Stowmarket
Instructed by Kwik Fit as national retained acquisition agents
Bernard Construction
Affordable housing provisions for a mixed-use scheme, Balham
Provided a detailed FVA, development advice and affordable housing strategy
Higgins Homes
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Development Consultancy advice to support a planning application for a mixed use scheme