Berden Hall Solar Park
A new solar project shaped for Uttlesford’s landscape
Berden Hall Solar Park is a consented solar development at Berden Hall Farm, near Ginns Road in Essex. It has been developed with a clear purpose: to deliver clean energy for the Uttlesford area while strengthening the landscape it sits within.
Planning consent was granted in July 2024, and British Solar Renewables completed acquisition of the site in 2026. The project is now progressing through the next stage of development, with planning conditions under review ahead of construction
Timeline
See how our project timeline progresses and what we do
Identify & survey
Engage & tailor
Approvals & constructs
Operate & steward
Progressing the project
Since acquiring the site, our focus has been on moving the project forward in a considered way. Current work centres on discharging planning conditions and refining the details that will guide construction and long‑term management. We will continue to share updates as the project reaches key milestones.
Working with and for communities
The benefits of the project extend beyond energy generation, with new spaces designed to sit naturally within the local area. Plans include a community woodland and a new footpath along the northern boundary, improving access to green space and creating opportunities for people to connect with the site.
Wider community benefit arrangements are currently under review and will be confirmed as the project moves forward.
Nature protection and biodiversity
Nature plays a central role in how Berden Hall has been designed and how it will be managed over time. The scheme brings together a range of habitat improvements intended to create a more connected and resilient landscape.
Planned measures include:
- Creation of 2.4 acres of community woodland
- Establishment of a species‑rich meadow
- Tree planting and strengthening existing hedgerows
- Installation of bird boxes
- Dead wood habitats to support reptiles and invertebrates
These improvements are expected to deliver substantial gains:
- 88.77% net gain in habitats
- 135.53% net gain in hedgerows
We are also exploring opportunities to work with the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, including early surveys to better understand pollinators and guide long‑term habitat management.