Projects · Renewables

West Oxfordshire, near Woodstock/Blenheim (Cherwell and Vale of White Horse)·In developmentRenewables

Botley West Solar Farm

  • StageExamination closed (13 November 2025); awaiting Secretary of State decision (deadline extended)
  • Value£800 million investment
  • Next milestoneSecretary of State decision due by 10 November 2026 (extended from 10 September 2026)
  • Last checked1 November 2026
Source: Planning Inspectorate (EN010147) →

What has changed on this project, and when

  • Stage: Examination closed (13 November 2025); awaiting Secretary of State decision (deadline extended)2 November 2026 · previously: Post-examination; awaiting Secretary of State decision (deadline extended)
  • Value: £800 million investment2 November 2026 · previously: Not disclosed
  • Next milestone: Secretary of State decision due by 10 November 2026 (extended from 10 September 2026)29 September 2026 · previously: Secretary of State decision expected September 2026
  • Stage: Post-examination; awaiting Secretary of State decision (deadline extended)29 September 2026 · previously: Post-examination; awaiting Secretary of State decision

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