Throughout the construction and operational phases of the proposed solar development on Land at New House Farm, BSR Energy is committed to ensuring the impact to the local road network, and the local community, is kept to a minimum.

The construction phase is likely to last for approximately 12 months, with higher traffic movements estimated during the initial and end weeks of construction. There will be an average of six two-way HGV movements per day in the first month, and an average of two in the later stages of construction. A Construction Management Plan will be in place, to minimise any disruption to the surrounding area.

The measures that are likely to be taken to minimise disruption include:

• The introduction of a dedicated construction compound within the site boundary, with temporary matting to ensure that all vehicles have somewhere to make deliveries, to keep the road network free of waiting vehicles.
• A dedicated site manager who will coordinate timed delivery slots.
• Wheel washing to reduce mud on local roads as a result of vehicles exiting the site.
• Restricted delivery hours to avoid busy periods.
• Dedicated construction route agreed with the local authority. 

During peak periods, traffic management to avoid two-way conflicts may be required, but we do not expect any road closures to be needed. Should they be required, any necessary permissions will be sought and all residents notified.

The planned construction route can be seen below. This used the existing farm track at the North of the site, off of the A52.