Oaklands Farm Solar Park
DHA was part of the planning team that secured the first solar Development Consent Order (DCO) under the new 2024 Energy National Policy Statements - the policy framework for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).
Oaklands Farm Solar Park is a large-scale solar energy project in South Derbyshire proposed by BayWa r.e., a global renewables developer. It will have the capacity to generate 138MW, and includes up to 37.5MW of energy storage, at a facility covering 400 acres.
The landmark approval was made by the Secretary of State, following what has been a long, and at times, challenging journey. The approval is testament to the tireless dedication, collaboration and expertise of everyone involved - DHA could not be prouder of what has been achieved and is now looking forward to assisting BayWa r.e. to deliver the project and the positive renewable energy and environmental benefits it will generate.
Project Team
David is a Director at DHA, and works on a number of high profile, large scale projects. David joined DHA as a graduate planner in 2007 having spent two years in the planning policy department at Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council. David has gained nearly 20 years of knowledge and expertise at DHA and has cemented his reputation in the Planning and NSIP industry.
David Harvey MRTPI PISEP
Director
David has worked on numerous industrial, commercial and energy projects as well as on large scale agricultural schemes and healthcare projects. He also regularly works on various scales of residential projects and mixed use schemes.
David has secured consent for three Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects, comprising two gas fired Combined Heat and Power plants and an upgrade to an Energy from Waste facility. He has been heavily involved during his time at DHA in work on large manufacturing projects including a new paper mill in Kings Lynn and has secured consent for industrial and agricultural anaerobic digesters. David has secured planning permission for the NHS for student accommodation at the Tunbridge Wells Hospital for the training of new doctors and for an orthopaedic surgery barn theatre facility at the Maidstone Hospital.
Waste to Energy Facility - DHA Planning
Free Range Egg Facilities - DHA Planning
Pembury Hospital Accommodation - DHA Planning
DS Smith Projects - DHA Planning