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EIA screening opinion in regards to the construction and operation of a Synchronous Condenser (Grid Stability) Facility.

Land West of Telecommunications Station on Electricity Pylon, Church Lane, Aldington

Decision MadeReference: OTH/2026/0883Ashford Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Screening Opinion
Received
14 May 2026
Validated
14 May 2026
Determination deadline
4 Jun 2026
Local authority
Ashford Borough Council

Application overview

EIA screening opinion in regards to the construction and operation of a Synchronous Condenser (Grid Stability) Facility.

Proposal details

Reference
OTH/2026/0883
Parish
Smeeth

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Application location

Land West of Telecommunications Station on Electricity Pylon, Church Lane, Aldington

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Documents 4 of 4

DocumentPublishedAction
DECISION - EIA Screening Opinion · PDF3 Jun 2026View
Site Layout Plan - PL_SE2_004 Rev 1Plan · PDF15 May 2026View
Site Location Plan - PL_SE2_005 Rev 1Plan · PDF15 May 2026View
EIA Screening LetterSupporting Documents · PDF15 May 2026View

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Decision & conditions

Screening - EIA not required
DECISION - EIA Screening Opinion
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