Plans for Mylen Leah Solar Farm near Pocklington to go on display

Residents in East Yorkshire are being invited to have their say on plans for a large solar farm.

Energy developer Statkraft said the 500MW Mylen Leah Solar Farm could generate enough electricity to power up to 180,000 homes.

It would be located on and around the former airfield at Melbourne, near Pocklington.

As part of the public consultation process, the plans will be on show in Holme-on-Spalding-Moor Village Hall on Thursday, Melbourne Village Hall on 6 May and Bubwith Leisure Centre on 7 May.

There would also be a number of online webinars, the company said.

The development would be near the villages of Seaton Ross, Melbourne, Laytham, Ellerton, East Cottingwith and Foggathorpe.

Due to the size of the proposed development, it has been declared a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project, meaning planning permission would be decided by the national Planning Inspectorate, rather than the local council.

Matt Simpson, senior solar project manager, said: “We’re pleased to have the opportunity to share further details about Mylen Leah Solar Farm and look forward to speaking to local people as we finalise our proposals.”