Fincham Parish Council Update: Longmarsh Green Energy Propos
Fincham Parish Council was made aware of the proposed Longmarsh Green Energy development on October 15th 2026, which includes plans for a large-scale solar farm, battery energy storage and a data centre as part of a wider development across West Norfolk.
The project is being promoted as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) and is expected to be considered through the Development Consent Order (DCO) process. This is a nationally determined consenting process for major infrastructure projects, rather than a standard planning application determined solely by the local planning authority. The final decision would be made by the relevant Secretary of State following the statutory examination process.
The Council recognises that proposals of this scale have understandably raised questions and concerns among residents, particularly regarding the potential impact on Fincham, the surrounding countryside, local roads, wildlife and the character of our village.
In response, Fincham Parish Council has contacted Longmarsh Green Energy to invite representatives of the project team to attend an extraordinary Parish Council meeting. The purpose of this invitation is to give councillors and the public , who attend, an opportunity to hear directly from the developer, gain a clearer understanding of the current proposals and have structured questions answered, asked by the Parish Council on behalf of the community.
The Council hopes that the meeting will provide an opportunity to seek clarification on the proposed site boundaries, the scale and location of the infrastructure, construction traffic, environmental considerations, safety arrangements and the measures being considered to minimise potential impacts on nearby communities.
The invitation has been made, and the Council will update residents when a response has been received, and meeting arrangements are confirmed.
Fincham Parish Council believes it is important to obtain accurate information and engage constructively with the developer as the proposals progress. The Council will continue to monitor developments, consider the information made available and seek to ensure that the interests and concerns of Fincham residents are properly represented.
Residents are encouraged to read the information published by the developer and take part in the consultation process if they wish to express their views.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Fincham Parish Council
