Planning Permission Granted for 50 MW Moreton Brook Solar Farm

East Staffordshire Borough Council has granted planning permission to Aura Power for a 49.9 MW solar farm in East Staffordshire, UK.

The solar farm, once operational, will generate enough renewable electricity to supply the equivalent of around 11,500 typical homes, saving an estimated 12,000 tonnes of CO2 per year, compared to electricity generated from natural gas. In addition, it will also deliver a significant biodiversity net gain of over 100% with site-wide species-rich grassland and wildflower meadows, farmland bird nesting plots and towers, and additional native tree planting and hedgerow enhancement, both for improved screening and to boost biodiversity.

Aura Power aims to begin construction in spring 2027 with a grid connection scheduled for September that year. The project joins the developer’s portfolio of nearly 0.6GWp of ready-to-build solar schemes, with three farms already under construction. Aura Power’s flagship Kemble project is due for completion later this year, while Burtree Lane and Grimsby are expected online in early 2026. The company will provide a £20,000 annual community benefit fund as part of the Moreton Brook development.