North Yorkshire, UK · 142 acres
Solbine Site Score™
78
out of 100
Six dimension breakdown
Strong irradiation and land suitability for utility-scale PV.
Moderate grid proximity; preliminary DNO enquiry recommended.
ALC Grade 3b may attract local authority review.
Site can support ~42 MW solar capacity based on area and constraints.
Lease range £38–52k/yr aligned with regional benchmarks.
Typical 18–24 month path to consent; grid queue is the main variable.
Risk flags
ALC Grade 3b
Agricultural land classification may trigger local authority review for solar development. Early planning dialogue recommended.
Grid queue
Grid queue congestion above regional average. Submit a preliminary DNO grid enquiry before committing to feasibility spend.
No designations
No Natura 2000 or SSSI designations within 5km. No significant ecological blockers identified for this parcel.
Solbine Copilot
This site scores well for solar viability, with strong irradiation data and land area suitable for a ~42 MW scheme. The Solbine Site Score of 78 reflects solid fundamentals across six dimensions.
Grid risk is moderate. Queue congestion in the region is above average, so a preliminary DNO grid enquiry is recommended before committing to detailed feasibility. Revenue potential sits in the £38–52k/yr lease range, in line with UK solar benchmarks.
Agricultural classification (ALC 3b) may attract planning scrutiny. Engaging with the local authority early will help de-risk the consent pathway. No Natura 2000 or SSSI designations within 5km.
Recommended next step: Submit preliminary DNO grid enquiry →
Full Report includes
- · Developer match data
- · Lease negotiation benchmarks
- · Country-specific planning pathway
- · Connection cost estimate
- · Comparable transactions
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