This page provides links to planning applications of interest to the parish.
Readers should note that there is an interactive map maintained by NNC which may be helpful in identifying the locations of planning applications. It can be accessed as follows: click on the link below, then zoom in and move the map to the area of interest, and select the mapping layers of interest. Note however that it no longer shows planning applications.
Application type: Battery Energy Storage System with access, associated infrastructure,
cable corridor, landscape and ecological enhancements – Land NE Of Railway At 476150
285700 Harborough Road, Braybrooke
Application type: Construction and operation of a Battery Energy Storage System, together with related infrastructure, access, drainage, landscaping and other associated works, Eckland Lodge Farm (Land West Of A6), Braybrooke LE16 8HB
Application type: Full Planning Permission: 5 no. dwellings with associated works – The Swan Public House (land West of), Griffin Road, Braybrooke
Application type: Installation of a Battery Energy Storage System, associated infrastructure, landscaping and access – Land NE Of Railway At 475940 285680, Harborough Road, Braybrooke
Application type: Prior Approval under Part 18, Schedule 2, GPDO – Reconstruction of railway bridge to allow electrification of the line
Following public consultation and valuable feedback from local residents, plans for the proposed renewable energy hub at Eckland Lodge have been revised. The development team at Regener8 Power has decided to remove the solar farm component of the project, leaving only the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and substation elements in place.
A representative from the project team, expressed appreciation for the engagement from the community and reaffirmed their willingness to discuss any further feedback arising from the latest Parish Council meeting.
This development marks a significant update in the project’s evolution, ensuring that local perspectives remain at the heart of decision-making.
For any further inquiries or feedback, residents are encouraged to reach out to the clerk.
Regener8 Power is working on plans for a renewable energy hub consisting of a solar farm and battery energy storage system (BESS) on land at Eckland Lodge, south-east of Market Harborough, east of Braybrooke, and north-west of Desborough (see below map)
Please view the following documents: Eckland Lodge Newsletter
They are offering an in-person public exhibition to find out more about their plans.
Thursday 20th March, from 2.30pm – 6.45pm – Braybrooke Village Hall
After the public exhibition, the information displayed will be uploaded to our website, Regener8Consultations.co.uk/EcklandLodge, which will be updated at key points during the planning process.
If you have any questions or comments, please get in touch with the team:
EcklandLodge@Regener8Consultations.co.uk
Freephone – 0800 689 5209 (working hours)
Write to us at Freepost CONSULTATION REPLY
(If you write this address on an envelope and put it in a postbox, it will come to our office free of charge – no
need for a stamp.)
Additionally, the Parish Council is happy to organise a separate meeting for parishioners to ensure adequate time is given for discussion and for everyone’s views to be considered. If you would be interested in attending such a meeting, please let us know.
Aura Power is working to develop a battery energy storage project on land between Harborough Road and the A6, next to National Grid’s substation. (see below map)
Please view the following documents: Braybrooke BESS Community Invitation and Braybrooke BESS Parish Poster
They are offering an online public consultation event as well as an in-person public exhibition to find out more about their plans.
Details of these events can be found below:
Online event: Wednesday 12th March at 6pm
To register to attend the online event please visit:
www.aurapower.com/projects/braybrooke
In-person exhibition: Thursday 13th March 4-7pm – Braybrooke Village Hall
No need to register, just turn up
The webinar will be recorded and the exhibition boards will also be made available on the project website after the events have taken place.
If you would like to speak to the team either in person or over the phone, please do not hesitate to get in touch using the contact details below.
T: 0117 214 1971
P: Aura Power, 30 Queen Square, Bristol, BS1 4ND
E: community.liaison@aurapower.com
Additionally, the Parish Council is happy to organise a separate meeting for parishioners to ensure adequate time is given for discussion and for everyone’s views to be considered. If you would be interested in attending such a meeting, please let us know.
Application type: Appeal – Full Planning Permission: 1 no. farm dwelling with vehicular access
View Appeal on Local Planning Authority (NNC) Website: Appeal Ref: APP/M2840/W/24/3350146
Application type: Environmental Statement Scoping Opinion – EIA scoping opinion request for a battery energy storage system
View Application on Local Planning Authority (NNC) Website: NK/2024/0581
