The Planning Inspectorate announced on 21 August 2026 that development consent had been granted for Beacon Fen Energy Park. According to the release, the application was granted by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

The project is described as a 400MW photovoltaic farm incorporating up to 600MVA Battery Energy Storage System, along with an on-site substation and electrical connection. The description also lists solar panels, single stacked battery units, security fencing, hedgerow and ecological improvements, and electrical cable connection at up to 400kV.

The application was submitted by Beacon Fen Energy Park Limited on 8 April 2025 and accepted for examination on 1 May 2025, the release said. Recommendations went to the Secretary of State on 22 May 2026. The Planning Inspectorate said this was the 112th energy application out of 180 examined to date and was completed within the statutory timescale under the Planning Act 2008. It said the decision was made by Baroness Curran on behalf of the Energy Secretary's legal authority.