BOOM Power wins approval for 22.2 MW PV Farm in Wakefield

The New Hall Solar Farm in Wakefield secured planning consent after BOOM Power’s appeal overturned refusal to approve the 22.2 MW solar project by the council.

By Prudhvi Rani 13 Jun 2025 in Business Bytes Project Bytes

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The Hall Solar Farm received consent after a public inquiry reviewed land use, heritage, and visual impact concerns. Image Source: Boom Power

Germany-based BOOM Power has obtained planning approval for the 22.2 MW New Hall Solar Farm in Overton, Wakefield, following a successful appeal. Wakefield Council initially rejected the proposal on six grounds, later dropping two, including an incorrect Green Belt designation. A public inquiry assessed concerns about agricultural land loss, visual and landscape impact, public rights of way, and a nearby Scheduled Ancient Monument. The Planning Inspector assigned substantial weight to the project’s renewable energy contribution and energy security, with added significance given to biodiversity gains. The overall benefits were considered to outweigh the identified harm, leading to approval of the project.BOOM Power ,has also received consent for a 400MW PV project with Pelion.

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