15/05/2025
Bevan Brittan energy lawyers have advised Boom Power on its East Yorkshire Solar Farm, which has been granted development consent - marking a pivotal step in accelerating the UK’s shift to sustainable, low-carbon energy.
The project is Boom Power’s first Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) and is expected to generate approximately 400 megawatts (MW) of low-carbon electricity. This output is sufficient to power around 100,000 homes, contributing to the government’s targets of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and generating 70 gigawatts of solar electricity by 2035.
As a NSIP, the application was approved by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband MP.
Energy Partner, Harriet Murray Jones led the Bevan Brittan team, which supported on the property aspects. Harriet was supported by Simon Boyes and Victoria Laporte.
The project design was subject to a robust Environmental Impact Assessment and was informed by numerous rounds of public consultation. Buffer zones and screening vegetation will reduce visual impact, while existing hedgerows will be preserved to enhance the rural character of the landscape. The development includes the creation of wildlife habitats, such as grassland and woodland zones, and a large area adjacent to the River Foulness has been included within the order limits to support overwintering bird species. Additionally, the project will preserve public rights of way and enhance local accessibility through the introduction of permissive paths.
The construction and operation of the East Yorkshire Solar Farm will provide significant economic benefits to the local community. Opportunities for local employment during construction and indirect support for local businesses are anticipated.
Mark Hogan, Founder of BOOM Power, comments:
“Securing development consent for the East Yorkshire Solar Farm is not only a proud and significant moment for BOOM Power but marks a major advancement in the UK’s clean energy landscape and demonstrates our capability to deliver nationally significant infrastructure. The project has been meticulously designed to integrate renewable energy generation with environmental enhancements and grid stability considerations. This consent reflects the strength of collaboration, detailed planning, and valuable local input – it’s a significant achievement for both our team and the wider region. I want to personally thank our partners throughout the process, the fabulous landowners, my co-investors Pelion Green Future for their shared vision and most importantly, the amazing team at BOOM of which my dear son Sam, who is no longer with us, helped formulate the design of this important project – thank you!”
Harriet added:
“Achieving development consent marks a major milestone for Boom Power. We’re delighted to have supported them on this major project which is critical for the UK’s energy transition. The size of the plant and number of landowners involved both in the site itself and the connection to the National Grid at the Drax substation in North Yorkshire, made it complex and we are grateful to the support of everyone involved and recognition of the importance of the project.”
