Kingsway Solar – An Update You may be wondering what’s happening with Kingsway — it’s all gone very quiet. Kingsway, the developer, had planned to submit its planning application at the end of March, then indicated mid-April. Both deadlines have now passed. Following direct contact with Kingsway, they have said submission is now expected in […]
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Thank you to everyone who came along to the Walk event in Weston Colville on 21 March. This has helped the Parish Council Alliance (PCA) raise funds for the legal campaign. During the talk, the KSCA and PCA panel answered questions from the community about what lies ahead and where matters currently stand with the
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Last weekend, residents gathered in Weston Colville for a much-loved circular community walk. The route began at the River Stour, an important drinking water source for communities in Essex, and continued along the Avenue, where trees have been planted by the community, along the byway, over the River Stour ford, and back down the bridleway
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AGM and Next Steps Thank you to everyone who attended our AGM on Wednesday 11 February. It was encouraging to see such strong community support. The evening opened with a short campaign film created by Bob Coates in collaboration with members of our local community. Tony Day, Chair of KSCA, then outlined what has been
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Join our community walk on 21 March – open to everyone Kingsway proposes to fill this field with 4.2m tall panels, with a haul road running down the hill behind. Do you wonder how the proposed Kingsway solar farm might change our local landscape? Whether you’re deeply involved or just curious to learn more, join
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There was a strong turnout at the KSCA AGM on 11 February 2026 at The Reading Room in Weston Colville, as residents gathered to hear the latest on the proposed Kingsway Solar Farm and what happens next. The evening began with the launch of a new campaign video created by Bob Coates and members of
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Over recent weeks, many residents have asked why the Kingsway Solar Farm proposal is still moving forward after Kingsway Solar confirmed it has been awarded Gate 1 grid access by the energy system operator, NESO — but not Gate 2, which would have guaranteed a grid connection. Gate 1: Why it matters Gate 2 status
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All are welcome to our AGM Kingsway’s targeted consultation may be coming to an end, but the fight isn’t over yet. There is still work to do, and community voices still matter. Our AGM is your chance to hear the latest updates on our community and legal campaigns, understand what has been achieved so far, and
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As part of its Targeted Consultation, Kingsway Solar is proposing substantial increases in the size of its substations and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) compounds across Development Areas A, B and C. These changes are significant. They do not represent minor refinements, but a fundamental expansion of infrastructure that raises important questions about why the
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In launching the targeted consultation (Wednesday 7 January and Wednesday 4 February 2026), Kingsway Solar has proposed a series of changes to its solar farm scheme. While presented as refinements, these changes reveal a pattern of increasing development density, loss of mitigation and planting areas, and displacement of impacts onto land and routes that were
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