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Application overview
Construction and operation of a solar farm with all associated works, equipment, necessary infrastructure and biodiversity net gains- known as 'Nuneham Solar Farm'.(Hard copies of the Environmental Statement can be found at South Oxfordshire District Council, Abbey House, Abbey Close, Abingdon OX14 3JE). (Additional Information received 30 August 2024, updated highway plans received 2 October 2024 and additional and amended information received 25 October 2024, November 2024 and 3 February 2025) (Amended Plans Received 18th March 2026)
Proposal details
- Reference
- P24/S1336/FUL
- Agent
- Pegasus Group
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Land north-west of Nuneham Courteney, situated to the west of the A4074, north of Upper Farm and south of Lower Farm
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| Application FormApplication Form | Not published | View |
| Appendix 1 - EcologyOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Appendix 2 - Nuneham Solar - Response to Flood Risk & Drainage ObjectionsOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Planning AddendumOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| P21-2947 EN 10D Photomontages Selected Pages VP15 LROther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Planning Layout drwgno 04531-RES-LAY-DR-PT-003 rev 5.1Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Planning Addendum January 2025Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Heritage Addendum January 2025Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| P21-2947 EN 10D Photomontages Selected Pages VP15Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| P21-2947 LVIA Photo Record REV B RFS Appendix 2Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| P21-2947 EN 10C Photomontages LR Appendix 3Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Site Entrance Layout drwgno 04531-RES-ACC-DR-PT-001 Rev2Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Site Entrance Tracking drwgno 04531-RES-ACC-DR-PT-002 Rev2Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Photo RecordOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Addendum March 2026 Part 4Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Biodiversity Net Gain ReportOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Addendum March 2026 - Part 2Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| PhotomontagesOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Grey Belt Report January 2026Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Addendum March 2026 - Part 3Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Addendum March 2026 - Part 1Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Typical PV Module ad Rack Details Figure 8 drwgno 04531-RES-SOL-DR-PT-001 Rev 3Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Planning Addendum March 2026Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Flood Risk & Drainage Technical Note R003v2-IN P21-2947Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Landscape Masterplan drwgno P21-2947 EN 100 S1 Rev LOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Planning Layout Fig 5 drwgno 04531-RES-LAY-DR-PT-004Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Planning Layout Fig 4 drwgno 04531-RES-LAY-DR-PT-003Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Covering LetterOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Statutory Biodiversity MetricOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Heritage AddendumOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Landscape & Visual Impact AddendumOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| 2024-10-25 Covering LetterOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Supplementary Statement on All Saints Church V2Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| SUPERSEDED Site Entrance Tracking drwgno 04531-RES-ACC-DR-PT-002Superseded Plan | Not published | View |
| SUPERSEDED Site Entrance Layout drwgno 04531-RES-ACC-DR-PT-001Superseded Plan | Not published | View |
| Typical Inverters drwgno 04531-RES-SOL-DR-PT-002 rev 1General Plan | Not published | View |
| Drainage Strategy drwgno P21-2947-PEG-XX-XX-DR-C-0100 P3 Sheet 3General Plan | Not published | View |
| Drainage Strategy drwgno P21-2947-PEG-XX-XX-DR-C-0100 P3 Sheet 2General Plan | Not published | View |
| CCTV drwgno 04531-RES-SEC-DR-PT-003 rev 1General Plan | Not published | View |
| Site Location Plan Enlargements drwgno 04531-RES-LAY-DR-PT-001 rev 2 Sheets 1 to 9General Plan | Not published | View |
| Drainage Strategy drwgno P21-2947-PEG-XX-XX-DR-C-0100 P3 Sheet 1General Plan | Not published | View |
| Substation Compound drwgno 04531-RES-SUB-DR-PT-001 rev 2 Sheet 1 & 2General Plan | Not published | View |
| Gas Protection Slab drwgno 04531-RES-UTI-DR-PT-001 rev 1General Plan | Not published | View |
| Field Numbers Plan drwgno 04531-RES-LAY-DR-PT-008 rev 1General Plan | Not published | View |
| Typical Perimeter Deer Fence drwgno 04531-RES-SEC-DR-PT-002 rev 1General Plan | Not published | View |
| Site Location Plan drwgno 04531-RES-LAY-DR-PT-002 rev 2General Plan | Not published | View |
| Planning Layout Enlargements drwgno 04531-RES-LAY-DR-PT-004 rev 6 Sheet 1 to 6General Plan | Not published | View |
| SUPERSEDED Planning Layout Enlargements drwgno 04531-RES-LAY-DR-PT-004 rev 6 Sheet 1 to 6General Plan | Not published | View |
| Security Fencing drwgno 04531-RES-SEC-DR-PT-001 rev 2General Plan | Not published | View |
| Access Track drwgno 04531-RES-ERW-DR-PT-001 rev 1General Plan | Not published | View |
| Typical Construction Compound drwgno 04531-RES-CTN-DR-PT-101 rev 1 Sheet 1 & 2General Plan | Not published | View |
| SUPERSEDED Planning Layout drwgno 04531-RES-LAY-DR-PT-003 rev 5Superseded Plan | Not published | View |
| SUPERSEDED Landscape Masterplan drwgno P21-2947 EN 100 Rev ESuperseded Plan | Not published | View |
| PV Modules drwgno 04531-RES-SOL-DR-PT-001 rev 2 sheet 1 & 2Superseded Plan | Not published | View |
| SUPERSEDED PV Modules drwgno 04531-RES-SOL-DR-PT-001 rev 2 sheet 1 & 2Superseded Plan | Not published | View |
| SUPERCEDED Landscape Masterplan drwgno P21-2947 EN 100 Rev ESuperseded Plan | Not published | View |
| Landscape Masterplan drwgno P21-2947 EN 100 Rev G - Appendix 1Superseded Plan | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Appendix 8.2 - Geophysical Survey ReportSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement - Volume 1 Front Cover Contents rear coverSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Flood Risk Assessment & Surface Water Drainage Strategy v3Supporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Figure 6.1 Screened Zone of Theoretical VisibilitySupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Chapter 4 - Alternatives ConsideredSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Appendix 9.1 - Agricultural Land Classification ReportSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Appendix 8.3 - Archaeological Evaluation Report Part2Supporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Figure 9.1 - Agricultural Land ClassificationSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Figure 6.6 Landscape MasterplanSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Figure 6.5 TopographySupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Figure 3.1 - Environmental Statement Infrastructure LayoutSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Chapter 5 - Planning Policy ContextSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Appendix 8.1 - Heritage Technical BaselineSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Appendix 7.2 - Biodiversity Net Gains AssessmentSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Appendix 6.3 Photomontages Part3Supporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Appendix 6.3 Photomontages Part1Supporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement - Volume 2 Front Cover Contents rear coverSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement - Cultural HeritageSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement - Non-Technical SummarySupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Construction Traffic Management PlanSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Figure 6.7 - Cumulative SZTVSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Figure 1.2 - Environmental Statement Site Boundary PlanSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Figure 1.1 - Application Site Boundary PlanSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Chapter 6 - LVIASupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Appendix 6.1 Assessment CriteriaSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Figure 6.4 Local Landscape CharacterSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Chapter 7 - EcologySupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Chapter 1 - IntroductionSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Appendix 6.2 LVIA Photographic Record Part1Supporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Arboricultural Impact AssessmentSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Acoustic Assessment V01Supporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Planning Statement v2Supporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Figure 8.2 - Key Heritage Assets and GeophysSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Figure 8.1 - Key Heritage AssetsSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Chapter 3 - The Site and the Proposed DevelopmentSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Chapter 2 - Assessment MethodologySupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Appendix 8.3 - Archaeological Evaluation Report Part3Supporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Appendix 6.4 Viewpoint AssessmentSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Appendix 6.2 LVIA Photographic Record Part2Supporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Design and Access Statement v2Supporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Site Alternatives Study v1Supporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Figure 6.3 National Character AreasSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Figure 6.2 Landscape DesignationsSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Appendix 8.3 - Archaeological Evaluation Report Part1Supporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Biodiversity Net Gain Report v2.0Supporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Appendix 6.3 Photomontages Part2Supporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Appendix 3.1 Proposed Development DrawingsSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement - Agricultural LandSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| 2024-04-12 Covering LetterSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Biodiversity MetricSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Glint and Glare StudySupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Statement of Community InvolvementSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Environmental Statement Appendix 7.1 - Ecological Baseline ReportSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Habitat PlanSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| 2021-02-16 Officer ResponsePre-application advice given | Not published | View |
| Application FormPre-application advice given | Not published | View |
| Planning RequestPre-application advice given | Not published | View |
| 2026-03-30 Response: ATE - Active Travel England - DM TeamConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| ForestryConsultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| 2024-07-01 WebComment 1: SAN - Sandford-on-Thames Parish CouncilConsultation Response - Parish | Not published | View |
| 2024-11-01 WebComment 1: FOR - Forestry Officer (South and Vale)Consultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| 2024-04-02 Response: NEG - Natural EnglandConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| Historic England ResponseConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 0 p24s1336ful land northwest of nuneham courteney: LAN - Landscape Architect (South and Vale)Consultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| 2024-06-03 WebComment 1: LAN - Landscape Architect (South and Vale)Consultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| 2025-02-05 WebComment 1: CSO - Ecology Team (South and Vale)Consultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| 2024-06-05 Response: GHS - The Gardens TrustConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2024-06-04 Response: OAH - Oxfordshire Architectural and Historical - Lydia InglisConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2024-06-04 WebComment 1: FOR - Forestry Officer (South and Vale)Consultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| 2024-11-05 Response: NEG - Natural EnglandConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2024-11-06 Response Archeology: OV1 - Oxfordshire County Council - Single ResponseConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2026-04-02 Response: OV1 - Oxfordshire County Council - Single ResponseConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2026-04-07 WebComment 1: ENG - Drainage - (South&Vale)Consultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| 2026-04-07 WebComment 1: HHC - Contaminated LandConsultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| 2024-11-07 Response: OV1 - Oxfordshire County Council - Single ResponseConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2024-11-07 Response: OAH - Oxfordshire Architectural and Historical - Lydia InglisConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2026-04-07 Response: OAH - Oxfordshire Architectural and Historical - Lydia InglisConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2024-07-05 Response: NUN - Nuneham Courtenay Parish CouncilConsultation Response - Parish | Not published | View |
| 2024-07-05 Appendix: NUN - Nuneham Courtenay Parish CouncilConsultation Response - Parish | Not published | View |
| 2024-11-07 Response: OPT - Oxford Preservation TrustConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2024-10-09 WebComment 1: CSO - Ecology Team (South and Vale)Consultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| EcologyConsultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| 2024-06-04 Response: CPR - CPRE -N J Moon (Rights of Way)Consultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 0 2024 May SOEs BNG Guidance Note1: CSO - Ecology Team (South and Vale)Consultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| 2024-06-10 WebComment 1: CSO - Ecology Team (South and Vale)Consultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| Nuneham Courteney Parish CouncilConsultation Response - Parish | Not published | View |
| 2024-11-08 Response: GHS - The Gardens TrustConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2024-11-11 WebComment 1: HHC - Contaminated LandConsultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| 2026-07-13 Response - The Gardens TrustConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2024-09-12 Response: OV1 - Oxfordshire County Council - Single ResponseConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2024-11-14 Response: ENG - Drainage - (South&Vale)Consultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| Environment AgencyConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| LandscapeConsultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| HeritageConsultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| Contaminated Land PlanningConsultation Attachment | Not published | View |
| Contaminated Land Planning - Contaminated Land PlanningConsultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| Contaminated Land Planning - Contaminated Land PlanningConsultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| 2025-02-13 Response: OPT - Oxford Preservation TrustConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2025-02-17 WebComment 1: LAN - Landscape Architect (South and Vale)Consultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| MP IP Planning Conveyencing: SGN - SGN Plant Protection TeamConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| Neos Networks Plant Affected Letter: SGN - SGN Plant Protection TeamConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 33423514 Neos Networks: SGN - SGN Plant Protection TeamConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| Valve safety advice: SGN - SGN Plant Protection TeamConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| Dig Safely Measures to avoid injury and damage to gas pipes: SGN - SGN Plant Protection TeamConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| National Grid Electricity 33423514: SGN - SGN Plant Protection TeamConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2024-05-15 Response: SGN - SGN Plant Protection TeamConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2024-05-15 Response: SGN - SGN Plant Protection TeamConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2024-05-15 Response: SGN - SGN Plant Protection TeamConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 33423514 SGN: SGN - SGN Plant Protection TeamConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| Map key: SGN - SGN Plant Protection TeamConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| Know what's below: SGN - SGN Plant Protection TeamConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2024-05-15 Response: SGN - SGN Plant Protection TeamConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2024-09-16 Response: OPT - Oxford Preservation TrustConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2024-09-17 WebComment 1: LAN - Landscape Architect (South and Vale)Consultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| 2024-10-17 Response: OV1 - Oxfordshire County Council - Single ResponseConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2024-06-18 Response: CPH - CPRE South Oxfordshire District CommitteeConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2024-06-18 WebComment 1: CPH - CPRE South Oxfordshire District CommitteeConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2024-10-18 Response: ENG - Drainage - (South&Vale)Consultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| 2024-12-18 WebComment 1: CON - Heritage Officer (South and Vale)Consultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| 0 2024-11-19 ETU Solar Farm S1336FUL - as amended: CON - Heritage Officer (South and Vale)Consultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| 0 2024-06-18 ETU Solar Farm S1336FUL: CON - Heritage Officer (South and Vale)Consultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| 2024-06-19 WebComment 1: CON - Heritage Officer (South and Vale)Consultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| 2024-09-16 Response: NUN - Nuneham Courtenay Parish CouncilConsultation Response - Parish | Not published | View |
| 2024-11-18 WebComment 1: TVP - Designing Out Crime OfficerConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2024-12-18 Response: NRA - Environment AgencyConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2025-02-20 WebComment 1: CON - Heritage Officer (South and Vale)Consultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| 0 2025-02-19 ETU Solar Farm S1336FUL: CON - Heritage Officer (South and Vale)Consultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| 2024-06-19 Response: TVP - Designing Out Crime OfficerConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2024-12-17 Response: HBM - Historic England (London and South East Region)Consultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2024-06-19 Response: OPT - Oxford Preservation TrustConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2024-06-21 Response: AMS - JCNASConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2024-06-21 Response: NEG - Natural EnglandConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2024-06-21 Response: HBM - Historic England (London and South East Region)Consultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2024-05-22 Response: ATE - Active Travel England - DM TeamConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2025-02-20 Response: GHS - The Gardens TrustConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2024-06-25 Response: NRA - Environment AgencyConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2024-06-25 Response2: OV1 - Oxfordshire County Council - Single ResponseConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2024-06-25 Response: OV1 - Oxfordshire County Council - Single ResponseConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2024-06-26 Response: ENG - Drainage - (South&Vale)Consultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| 2024-11-26 WebComment 1: LAN - Landscape Architect (South and Vale)Consultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| 0 p24s1336ful added info 4 nov 2024: LAN - Landscape Architect (South and Vale)Consultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| 2025-02-25 Response: HBM - Historic England (London and South East Region)Consultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2024-05-29 Response: OV1 - Oxfordshire County Council - Single ResponseConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2026 07 26 Radley Pc CommentsConsultation Response - Parish | Not published | View |
| 2024-05-31 WebComment 1: HHC - Contaminated LandConsultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| Contaminated Land PlanningConsultation Attachment | Not published | View |
| Contaminated Land Planning - Contaminated Land PlanningConsultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| 2024-10-30 Response: ATE - Active Travel England - DM TeamConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2024-10-31 WebComment 1: CPH - CPRE South Oxfordshire District CommitteeConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2024-06-03 Response: Spinneys Cottage, 51 Lower Radley, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3AYLetter of representation | Not published | View |
| 2024-11-04 WebComment 1: 39 High Street, Dorchester-On-Thames, Wallingford, OX10 7HNLetter of representation | Not published | View |
| 2024-06-06 WebComment 1: 10 River View, Kennington, Ox1 5QJLetter of representation | Not published | View |
| 2026-04-07 WebComment 1: 39 High Street, Dorchester-On-Thames, Wallingford, OX10 7HNLetter of representation | Not published | View |
| 2024-06-09 WebComment 1: The Old School House, Nuneham Courtenay, Oxford, OX44 9NXLetter of representation | Not published | View |
| 2024-06-11 WebComment 1: 39 High Street, Dorchester-On-Thames, Wallingford, OX10 7HNLetter of representation | Not published | View |
| 10 Nuneham Courtney RedactedLetter of representation | Not published | View |
| 10 Nuneham CourtneyLetter of representation | Not published | View |
| 2024-09-16 Response: 1 Rough Lodge Cottages, Nuneham Park, Nuneham Courtenay, Oxford, OX44 9PNLetter of representation | Not published | View |
| 2024-06-19 WebComment 1: 1 Rough Lodge Cottages, Nuneham Park, Nuneham Courtenay, Oxford, OX44 9PNLetter of representation | Not published | View |
| 2024-09-24 WebComment 1: 140 Church Road, Sandford-On-Thames, Oxford, OX4 4YBLetter of representation | Not published | View |
| 2026-03-26 WebComment 1Letter of representation | Not published | View |
| Decision Notice_S&VDecision Notice | Not published | View |
| Committee Report P24 S1336 Ful Final DraftOfficer Report | Not published | View |
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Decision & conditions
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