Planning Application

Following Sevenoaks District Council’s refusal, under delegated powers, of our Chimmens Solar Farm application in December 2024, RES lodged an appeal in January 2025.

In July 2025, the appeal was allowed, granting planning permission for the 49.9MW project.

Electronic copies of the planning application and accompanying documents can be viewed or downloaded by clicking on the links below.

The planning application is also available on the Sevenoaks District Council website at: pa.sevenoaks.gov.uk/online-applications/. The planning reference is 23/03181/FUL. 

Planning Reports

Technical Reports

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Planning Addendum

In May 2024, RES submitted a Planning Addendum to address the comments raised by the Local Planning Authority, by statutory consultees and by the general public following the conclusion of the statutory consultation period. The addendum addresses the following matters: