We are pleased to announce that, in May 2024, permission was granted by Welsh Government Ministers for us to develop our proposed 65MW solar and battery energy storage (BESS) project, Parc Dyffryn.
Now permission to develop the scheme has been granted, we are in the process of completing a range of tasks to ensure the build phase can begin as soon as possible. Once a more detailed timeline for this phase is available we will ensure it is available on this website.
Located in the Vale of Glamorgan, Parc Dyffryn is a unique renewable energy project that will see solar power and nature intertwine to help power a cleaner, greener future.
In addition to a significant 1.14 million tonne carbon reduction over the lifetime of the project, Parc Dyffryn will provide enough clean, green energy to power over 20,000 homes per year. The transformative project will enhance and protect local biodiversity whilst giving much greater access to the countryside by building a number of new paths that will allow access through the site into a beautiful woodland area and on down to Dyffryn House.
Click on a point of interest below to learn more about our plans for Parc Dyffryn…
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Protecting and enhancing hedgerows throughout the site that will provide safe coridoors for wildlife to nest, feed, hibernate & travel
Opening up, enhancing and then maintaining the existing footpaths on site
Increasing countryside access for all with the creation and maintenance of a 3 metre wide, permeable use path between the A48 & Dyffryn House and Gardens
Opening up, enhancing and then maintaining the existing footpaths on site
Existing arable land near Dyffryn House restored to meadows, supporting the National Trust's vision for improving the landscape surrounding the property
Preserving and managing a number of protected trees within the site
Creating permissive paths through the woodland on site, giving access to previously inaccesible areas
Building an outdoor classroom and a number of interactive, educational points throughout Parc Dyffryn
Managing over 100 acres of woodland to the highest conservation standards as laid out by National Resources Wales
Slot seeding of a grassland mix between the rows of photo voltaic panels every 2 to 3 years
Enhancement of the natural valley found on site, through the planting of wildflower meadows and the addition of a permeable use path
"We look forward to continuing to work closely with the local community as we begin to develop the site over the coming years”
Martyn Popham, Director & Project Lead
Our proposals for Parc Dyffryn involve the creation of parkland adjacent to Dyffryn House and Gardens, as well as the management of woodlands throughout the site. Coupled with the planting of wildflower meadows alongside on-site pathways our plans will deliver significant biodiversity net-gain both on and off-site.
Further details of our proposed management plan can be found below…
Hedgerow Conservation
- 12,290m hedgerow conservation
Habitat creation and management
- 161.6 acres land inside the solar arrays restored to species rich grassland.
- 45.2 acres of woodland enhanced and restored to a broadleaved woodland.
- 55.4 acres of additional land outside of the solar restored to wildflower meadows.
IMPROVED FOOTPATHS
- 2050m of new and improved permeable surfaced paths linking the A48 to Dyffryn House
- 1400m of new Permissive paths in the woodland
COMMUNITY
Central to all of our projects is a commitment to local communities, ensuring that they feel long-term, tangible benefits as a result of our projects.
Through our Parc Dyffryn scheme, we’ve been delighted to support the fantastic work of With Music in Mind, a not-for-profit group that aim to tackle loneliness and social isolation amongst older people across the Vale of Glamorgan.
If you’re a group or individual looking for support with a cause that brings benefit to your local area, get in touch to discuss how we might be able to help.