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Solar Energy UK – Solar Farms and Skylark

We’re proud to see the publication of Solar Farms & Skylarks, a new Solar Energy UK guidance document authored by our Technical Director, Howard Fearn. The paper brings together the latest ecological evidence, planning policy and industry experience relating to Skylarks and solar farm development, helping to inform one of the most frequently debated topics

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Cobham Solar Farm Consented

We’re pleased to see the Cobham Solar project successfully consented following appeal. Avian Ecology provided ecology and ornithology support to the appeal team, helping to demonstrate that the scheme could deliver renewable energy generation alongside meaningful biodiversity enhancements. The project includes significant biodiversity net gain, with habitat creation and management measures that will enhance ecological

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Nettly Burn Renewable Energy Park: Delivering Solar Development on Peatland

We are pleased to have supported the successful consenting of the Nettly Burn Renewable Energy Park in Fife, Scotland, acting as ecological consultants for the project. Located near Knockhill and set within an area of peatland, the project presented a unique and technically challenging opportunity. Peatlands are among the UK’s most valuable habitats for carbon

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Wind Energy and Peatland Protection: A balanced path forward

As the UK accelerates its transition to clean energy, striking the right balance between renewable energy development and nature conservation becomes increasingly critical. A recent position paper – “RenewableUK: Peatlands, Renewables and Irreplaceable Habitats” — highlights how this balance can be achieved while safeguarding valuable peatland resources. At Avian Ecology, we welcomed the opportunity to

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Avian Ecology supports UK’s latest major solar milestone – Helios project granted DCO consent

We are proud to announce that the Helios Renewable Energy Project has received development consent. On 3 December 2025, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) granted the DCO (Development Consent Order) for the project. The scheme, promoted by Enso Energy in partnership with Cero Generation, features ground-mounted solar arrays, a battery energy

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Frodsham Solar Accepted for Examination

The Frodsham Solar Development Consent Order (DCO) application has now been accepted by the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) for examination. Avian ecology has provided ecological services in relation to this DCO application since 2022. This input has included a range or ornithological and ecological surveys, reflecting the sensitive location of the proposals close to a number

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