On 28 April 2021, North Devon Council granted planning permission for a solar energy park on land at Litchardon Cross in North Devon.
The Litchardon Cross project is owned and will be operated by the Infinis Group. This website provides the project background, outlines work in progress and expected next steps, and gives you the option to contact us with any questions.
Our employees and the local communities which surround our sites are key stakeholders in our business. Listening, responding to, and supporting these communities is a foundation of Infinis' success.
Latest news
Regular updates will appear in this section to keep you informed. This will provide insight into the build stages and construction progress, as well as our commitments to a considerate approach to construction.
If you have any questions in the meantime, please
contact us.
2 October 2023
Site energisation achieved
The solar park has now energised and is exporting renewable energy to the grid.
Works continue across site to close out any snags and outstanding construction issues. This will continue over the coming months.
10th June 2024
Landscaping work begins
Landscaping works are underway across site. This includes levelling within the solar fence line and seeding with the approved native grass and wildflower mix.
Tree and hedgerow planting is scheduled to follow later this year.
5 December 2022
Framework assembly begins
Piling works have continued across site and the team has started to assemble the mounting framework for the solar panels. Progress is being made with the internal site tracks and substation.
A road sweeping programme has also been introduced at the entrance to the site and adjacent public highway.
24 October 2022
Piling works commencing
Piling work is about to start on site. These piles will form the foundation of the solar park. Once installed, they will secure the solar tables and panels to the ground.
Civil works around the substation are also progressing, along with installation of the perimeter fencing.
26 Sept 2022
Solar park construction set to start
Construction of the solar park will start shortly. This includes works to improve site access, install temporary construction compounds, and add temporary site offices and welfare facilities.
Extra traffic signage has been placed around the area to ensure that construction traffic follows the approved access route into site.
28 July 2022
Site preparations to start
Site preparation work will start at the new solar energy park from Monday 1 August 2022. This work will prepare the site for deliveries and vehicles, ready for the construction phase later this year.
The preparations will require a small team of people on-site and related traffic movement as agreed in the
planning conditions. Signage will be put up to direct site traffic along the approved A39 access route and notify road users.
Full construction is expected to start in late September 2022.
14 May 2021
Litchardon Cross planning application approved
The solar energy park planning application, reference number 71708, was granted approval at North Devon Council's Planning Committee meeting on Wednesday 28 April 2021 and received unanimous consent.
28 July 2020
Solar planning application submitted
Aura Power submitted the planning application to North Devon Council.