PVDP responses to some of the SoS questions were published on 11 June, following refusal of an extension request. Read them here. All interested parties are now invited to comment by 16 July, by email only, to BotleyWestSolar@planninginspectorate.gov.uk
DATELINE 13/05/2026: with a decision on this development proposal still in the air, the County and District Councils are consulting on a countywide approach to community benefit and community shared ownership from large scale low-carbon projects. The (temporary) policy would apply to any private, for-profit schemes. Deadline for comment is 15 June.
DATELINE 20/04/2026: Secretary of State (SOS) has issued a request for further information on over 70 points, with a deadline 9 June for responses from PVDP and named parties.
DATELINE 26/03/2026: SoS)has set a new deadline no later than 10 September "without prejudice to the decision on whether to grant or refuse": a striking position to reach this late in the process, says MP Calum Miller. He has written to ministers demanding answers on why the extension was granted.
DATELINE 10/02/2026: The Examining Authority submitted its recommendations to the SoS for Energy Security and Net Zero today. A final decision is expected within three months.
DATELINE 14/11/2025: the Examination has concluded. Four planning inspectors have listened to objectors and supporters at hearings in Oxford, considered thousands of pages of written submissions, and visited the site and nearby areas several times. Visit the Project page.
Key issues raised included the views from nearby homes, the level of community funding to be provided, the source of the scheme’s finances, and the effect on footpaths and the countryside.
A decision by SoS Ed Miliband is expected in spring 2026.
Another 240 comments and responses were published to meet Deadline 7 (12 November), including 48 from PVDP.