Brockwell Storage and Solar is developing plans for a new solar farm and energy storage project to the northwest of St Neots, known as East Park Energy.
End of Examination update
Following six months of careful consideration by the Examining Authority, the Examination of our development consent order application has finished. The Examining Authority will now prepare and submit its recommendation on whether our plans should go ahead to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, who has the final say. We anticipate a decision in March 2027.
All application documents remain available to view on the Planning Inspectorate’s website and via our Document library.
Latest news
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End of Examination update
Over the past six months, the Examining Authority has carefully undertaken a detailed Examination of our development consent order application. As part of this, the local community, stakeholders and other interested parties have had the opportunity to share their views and take part in the process. Thank you to everyone who participated. Following the close of Examination on 16 September 2026, the Examining Authority will now prepare its recommendation report…
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Full length copies of Virtual site inspection videos published
As part of our Deadline 4 submission to the Planning Inspectorate, we submitted a series of 360° videos that show the existing condition of the land in and around the area of our proposals. To comply with file size limits on the Planning Inspectorate’s website, we have had to split these videos into a large number of individual files. We recognise that this may make watching the videos more difficult,…
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Details of June hearings
The Planning Inspectorate has recently confirmed details of three hearings that will be held in June 2026 as part of the Examination of our application for development consent. This information, which is made available in accordance with Sections 91 and 92 of the Planning Act 2008 and Rules 6 and 13 of The Infrastructure Planning (Examination Procedure) Rules 2010, is summarised below and available in full in the Rule 13 letter. Date/time Type of meeting Joining information Tuesday 9th June…
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Details of preliminary meeting and initial hearings published
The Planning Inspectorate has recently confirmed details of the preliminary meeting and initial hearings that will mark the start of the Examination of our application for development consent. This information, which is made available in accordance with Sections 88 and 89 of the Planning Act 2008 and Rules 5, 6, 9 and 13 of The Infrastructure Planning (Examination Procedure) Rules 2010, is summarised below and available in full in the…
Benefits
Boost the local economy through increased employment opportunities arising from both the construction and operation of the scheme.
Generate up to 400 megawatts of low carbon electricity, enough to supply approximately 108,000 homes – more than the total in Bedford and St Neots.
More than double the existing solar energy generation across Bedford Borough and Huntingdonshire District.
Support the UK’s renewable energy transition and contribute to the Government’s target of achieving Net Zero by 2050.
Deliver significant biodiversity net gain for the local area in excess of policy requirements, by enhancing the local environment and providing diverse habitats that create resilient ecological networks.
About us
Proposals for East Park Energy are being developed by Brockwell Storage and Solar, formerly known as RNA Energy.
RNA Energy was acquired by Brockwell Energy in March 2024. Our aim is to develop our pipeline of solar and battery storage projects, contribute to Brockwell Energy’s goal of developing 5 gigawatts of installed renewable generation capacity by 2030, and to support the UK’s transition to Net Zero.
At the heart of our mission to produce clean, renewable energy are the communities in which we hope to develop and invest. As a responsible, people-focused company, we are committed to creating projects that bring long-term community benefits. This includes job creation, land restoration, public access, recreational opportunities and ecological enhancement.
Get in touch
Call us on the community information line:
0808 258 5991
(Line open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm)
Email us:
info@eastparkenergy.co.uk
Write to us:
Freepost EAST PARK ENERGY
(Please note, no stamp or further address details are required)
