A MAYFAIR-based private equity firm has earmarked a site in Grimsby for its latest project - a solar park.
Horus Capital, which specialises in renewable energy schemes, is keen to develop the 13-hectare former landfill site off Cromwell Road on the west of the town.
The south and west of the site is bordered by the railway line and the River Freshney borders the site to the north.
Residential properties lie beyond the river to the north, and new residential properties are being developed to the east of the site on former allotments and playing fields.
There is also a country park.
The site is accessed by a bridge over a railway line from Cromwell Road.
Beyond the railway lines to the south and west are a number of commercial and industrial properties.
Six years ago planning permission was granted for a similar solar project, but this was never implemented.
Horus Capital manages assets on behalf of private and institutional investors and describes itself as "an active investor across diversified strategies within the infrastructure, energy, and property sectors".
It has engaged a Leeds-based firm, Sirius Planning, to process its application.
Says Sirius: "Construction of the development would typically take three months to complete.
"Once operational, the development would largely be autonomous and visits would be limited to once a month.
"The proposal will have a lifespan of 40 years after which all equipment will be removed from the site and the land will continue to be used for agriculture.
"Detailed ground investigation will also be undertaken to understand the depth of restoration soils to ensurethat the ground mounting solution for the arrays will not compromise the integrity of the existing landfill."
The Sirius statement continues: "Solar farms are at the leading edge of zero emission energy generation.
"If approved, the development will be designed to ensure that it does not impact on the integrity of the landfill containment system and therefore would not create pollution or nuisance.
"The scale and nature of the proposal could not lead to major accident and/or disaster, and the development would not involve the application of substances or technologies that would create a
significant risk to human health."
In due course, Sirius intend to submit safeguarding/ enhancement proposals for birds and other wildlife plus a "glint and glare" assessment and other documents for consideration by North East Lincolnshire Council planners.
* See also: Solar park plan for Aylesby
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