The Development
The Ford Oaks Solar & Green Infrastructure Facility is a c.74 hectare solar and green infrastructure development that would provide c.29 hectares of solar generating 30MW of green renewable energy, equivalent to the power consumed in 2020 by c.18,500 homes across the EX5 2 postcode area.
Moreover, the proposed c.45 hectares of green infrastructure improvements, including tree and hedgerow planting, would generate a 121% increase in net biodiversity gains for the habitats and ecology networks, which will increase the wildlife in the valley; whilst surface water retention measures, such as leaky dams and scrapes, will reduce previous flooding issues on local lanes and in local villages. For further information please see The Proposals Tab.
The proposals also include ongoing community consultations to establish current priorities for improving services and livelihoods in the local settlements; Devon Communities Together (Devon’s Rural Community Council) is continuing community consultations which include, at the request of Marsh Green residents, the provision of a community open space and opportunities for opening a permissive right of way in the area have been suggested.
