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Planning Application in for Massive Solar Farm overlooking Horley

Update from Horley Parish Council:

If you are not already aware, a full planning application has now been submitted by Elgin Energy for a massive Solar Power Station to be built north of Hanwell and straddling the Warwick Road.  See map:

Part of the installation will overlook Horley along the skyline to the west of the Warwick Road and will be clearly visible as the slope of the site faces directly towards the village.  The Parish Council will oppose this development, principally on the grounds of its detrimental visual impact not just from the village but from the surrounding countryside.

The full planning application consisting of many pages of studies and reports is available on the CDC planning website https://planningregister.cherwell.gov.uk/Planning/Display/25/00407/F#undefined.  The reference number is 25/00407/F.

If you would like to make any comments on the application, you can do this via the CDC site using that reference number.  The current closing date is 6th September 2025, and this will be your final chance to make your views known to Cherwell District Council. 

Children’s Summer Camp

We are pleased to confirm that the Children’s Summer Camp is going to be running on Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th August this year.

Here’s how to sign up:

 Horley Summer Camp sign-up

and more details of what’s planned:

Horley Summer Fete – thank you!

A big thank you to everyone who came along to the Horley fete recently, and special thanks to Megan Bottoms who took some great photos of the event – see below.

As it’s clear from the photos, everyone seemed to be having a good time! The refreshments in the Old School were very popular (delicious cakes – thank you all the bakers!) and there was an excellent selection of stalls in the Church. What’s more, we raised a fantastic £2,300 for our Church and local charities, so thank you again!

Last chance to book your place for the Progressive Dinner on 28th June

There has been a fantastic response to Horley’s Progressive Dinner which is taking place on 28th June.

It’s all set to be another great evening, especially if the weather stays like this!

If there is anyone who hasn’t put their name down please do so by this Saturday (21st) at  horleyprogressive@gmail.com

Horley Summer Fete – tomorrow (14th June) from 2pm

Loads to do at the Horley fete tomorrow – here are just a few of the stalls in the Church. There are also refreshments in the Old School, plus home made cakes, tombola, wheel of fortune, great raffle prizes and lots of games including guess the weight of the tortoise!

Horley Summer Fete – next Saturday 14th June

Only a few days to Horley’s Summer Fete on Saturday 14th June!

Come and enjoy home made cakes and tea, Pimm’s and ice cream There are some great new stalls this year and lots of games and activities for all ages.

It’s not too late to let us have any children’s clothes, toys or books that you no longer need. They can be dropped off at the School Hall on Friday 13th after 3pm, or email us at horleyladiesguild@gmail.com and we will collect.

Horley Summer Fete – Saturday 14th June

Don’t miss Horley’s Summer Fete on Saturday 14th June!

As well as the ever popular teas, home made cakes, raffle and Pimm’s, there will be some great new stalls this year and lots of games and activities for all ages.

We would particularly welcome donations of any of the following:

  • Children’s clothes
  • Children’s toys and books
  • Plants

Please drop items off at the School Hall on any Tuesday between 7pm and 8pm, or email us at:  horleyladiesguild@gmail.com and we will arrange to collect.

Elgin Energy – Proposed Solar Farm

Ref 25/00563/SO – Request For Screening Opinion – Elgin Energy

Without prejudicing any decision/opinion on any future planning application, Horley Parish Council supports the Request for Screening Opinion (Environmental Impact Assessment.) 

Further details can be found on the Cherwell District Council website – Planning Ref 25/00563/SO

Graham Curd – Chair Horley Parish Council