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Construction of temporary demonstration plant for High-Density Hydro Pumped Energy Storage

Land at Hemerdon Mine, South Devon, PL7 5BS

Application ApprovedReference: DCC/4328/2022Devon County Council

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Application summary

Status
Application Approved
Application type
Full Planning Consent
Received
23 Nov 2022
Validated
7 Dec 2022
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Devon County Council

Application overview

Construction of temporary demonstration plant for High-Density Hydro Pumped Energy Storage

Proposal details

Reference
DCC/4328/2022
Agent
Miss Tamara Ettenfield

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Application location

Land at Hemerdon Mine, South Devon, PL7 5BS

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DCC 4328 2022 Hemerdon Pump Storage Scheme Final Decision Notice.pdfDecision Notice - PDF12 May 2023View
OFFICERS DELEGATED REPORT_DCC-4328-2022(1).pdfOfficers Delegated Report - PDF12 May 2023View
Application Form GA1_redacted.pdfApplication Form GA1 (Redacted)23 Nov 2022View
M1 Minerals App Form.pdfMinerals Application Form M17 Dec 2022View
64491_01 Landowner Schedule.PDFLandowner Schedule7 Dec 2022View
3 - P856 40102 R1 Powerhouse layout.PDFPowerhouse layout - 40102 Rev 123 Nov 2022View
4 - P856 40103 R1 Powerhouse Sections.PDFPowerhouse Sections - 40103 Rev 123 Nov 2022View
5 - P856 40104 R1 Powerhouse Elevation.PDFPowerhouse Elevation - 40104 Rev 123 Nov 2022View
8 - P856 20102 R1 Upper Reservoir Sections.PDFUpper Reservoir Sections - 20102 Rev 123 Nov 2022View
10 - P856 30101 R2 Typical Pipe Detail.PDFTypical Pipe Detail - 30101 Rev 223 Nov 2022View
Landscape Mitigation-Upper Reservior.pdfLandscape Mitigation-Upper Reservior - 415.V64286.00001.001 Rev P0123 Nov 2022View
P856 10101 R8 Site plan.PDFSite Plan - 10101 Rev 823 Nov 2022View
P856 10104 R4 Enlarged Site Plan.PDFEnlarged Site Plan - 10104 Rev 423 Nov 2022View
P856 20103 R3 Upper Reservoir Elevations.PDFUpper Reservoir Elevations - 20103 Rev 323 Nov 2022View
P856 10108 R2 Surface Water Drainage Plan.pdfSurface Water Drainage Plan - 10108 Rev 214 Apr 2023View
415.V64286.00001.003-Planting Plan-For Planning.pdfLandscape Mitigation Planting Plan - 415.V64286.00001.003 Rev 0111 May 2023View
415.V64286.00001.004-Restoration Plan-For Planning.pdfLandscape Restoration Plan - 415.V64286.00001.004 Rev 0111 May 2023View
P856 40101 R6 Lower Reservoir and PH Area Plan.pdfLower Reservoir and Powerhouse Area Plan - 40101 Rev 67 Feb 2023View
Pipe Crossing Detail.pdfPipe Crossing Detail - 30102 Rev 121 Mar 2023View
415.V64286.00001.001-P02 -Upper Reservoir.pdfLandscape Mitigation - Upper Reservoir - 415.V64286.00001.001 Rev P0214 Apr 2023View
P856 10103 R6 Site Infrustructure.pdfSite Infrustructure - 10103 Rev 614 Apr 2023View
P856 20101 R9 Upper Reservoir Area Plan.pdfUpper Reservoir Area Plan - 20101 Rev 911 May 2023View
P856 50102 R2 Transformer and Switchroom Compound Plan.pdfTransformer and Switchroom Typical Details - 50102 Rev 27 Feb 2023View
P856 50103 R1 Transformer and Switchroom Compound Elevations.pdfTransformer and Switchroom Compound Elevations - 50103-1 & 50103-2 Rev 17 Feb 2023View
High Density Hydro Pumped Electricity Facility Covering Letter 22.11.2022_redacted.pdfCovering Letter (Redacted)24 Nov 2022View
High Density Hydro® Pumped Electricity Facility Planning Statement with Appendix November 2022.PDFPlanning Design and Access Statement23 Nov 2022View
High Density Hydro® Pumped Electricity Facility Ecological Assessment V2.PDFEcological Assessment23 Nov 2022View
High Density Hydro® Pumped Electricity Facility Ecological Desk Study.PDFEcological Desk Study23 Nov 2022View
High Density Hydro® Pumped Electricity Facility Landscape Visual Assessment.pdfLandscape Visual Appraisal23 Nov 2022View
1 - Site Location.pdfLandscape Visual Appraisal - Appendix 2 - Figure 1: Site Location10 Feb 2023View
2 - Topography.pdfLandscape Visual Appraisal - Appendix 2 - Figure 2: Topography10 Feb 2023View
3 - ZTV and VP Locations.pdfLandscape Visual Appraisal - Appendix 2 - Figure 3: Ztv And Vp Locations10 Feb 2023View
4 - Site Context.pdfLandscape Visual Appraisal - Appendix 2 - Figure 4: Site Context10 Feb 2023View
5 - Landscape Character.pdfLandscape Visual Appraisal - Appendix 2 - Figure 5: Landscape Character10 Feb 2023View
6.1 to 6.6 - VIEWPOINT PHOTOGRAPHY.pdfLandscape Visual Appraisal - Appendix 2 - Figure 6.1- 6.6: Viewpoint Photography10 Feb 2023View
LED Outdoor Light.pdfLed Outdoor Light22 Mar 2023View
LoDES lighting.pdfLodes Lighting Location Plan21 Mar 2023View
Noise Assessment.pdf(Revised) Noise Assessment15 Dec 2022View
High Density Hydro® Pumped Electricity Facility CEMP01Rv0.PDF(Superseded) Construction Environmental Management Plan23 Nov 2022View
High Density Hydro® Pumped Electricity Facility FRA01 Rv1_Redacted(1).pdf(Superseded) Flood Risk Assessment (Redacted)13 Dec 2022View
High Density Hydro® Pumped Electricity Facility Noise Assessment v1.PDF(Superseded) Noise Assessment23 Nov 2022View
Flood Risk Assessment.pdf(Superseded) Flood Risk Assessment (Redacted)15 Dec 2022View
7 - P856 40104 R0 Powerhouse Elevation.PDFPowerhouse Elevation - 40104 Rev 023 Nov 2022View
8 - P856 40103 R0 Powerhouse Section.PDFPowerhouse Section - 40103 Rev 023 Nov 2022View
Landscape Mitigation-Lower Reservoir.pdfLandscape Mitigation-Lower Reservoir - 415.V64286.00001.002 Rev P0223 Nov 2022View
P856 10103 R4 Proposed Site Plan_Infrustructure.PDFSite Infrastructure - 10103 Rev 423 Nov 2022View
P856 20101 R7 Upper Reservoir Area Plan.PDFUpper Reservoir Area Plan - 20101 Rev 723 Nov 2022View
P856 40101 R5 Lower Reservoir and PH Area Plan.PDFLower Reservoir and Powerhouse Area Plan - 40101 Rev 523 Nov 2022View
P856 30102 R1 Pipe Crossing Detail.pdfPipe Crossing Detail - 30102 Rev 17 Feb 2023View
Landscape consultation response_Hemerdon pumped storage.docxLandscape Consultation Response Hemerdon Pumped Storage4 Apr 2023View
DCC Highways Response_redacted.pdfDCC Highways Response 14/12/202215 Dec 2022View
Comments(1).pdfDCC Historic Environment Service Response 22/12/20223 Jan 2023View
Comments(2).pdfCouncillor Lee (Sparkwell Parish Council) Response 15/01/202317 Jan 2023View
Comments(3).pdfSouth Hams District Council Response 17/01/202317 Jan 2023View
FRM.DCC.4328.2022 Response.pdfDCC Flood Risk Response 17/01/202318 Jan 2023View
DCC-4328-2022 SHDC EH Team Comments Hydro Pump at Hemerdon Application.pdfSHDC Environmental Health Response 17/01/202318 Jan 2023View
PlanningProposal.pdfEnvironment Agency Response 19/01/202319 Jan 2023View
DCC_4328_2022 Land at Hemerdon Mine-Ecology comments.pdfDCC Ecology Response 07/02/20238 Feb 2023View
Environment Agency Response DCC43282022.pdfEnvironment Agency Response 06/03/20226 Mar 2023View
Environment Agency Response 03042023.pdfEnvironment Agency Response 03/04/20235 Apr 2023View
Letter of Support Hemerdon Mine Application 05.01_Redacted.pdfRepresentation - South West Business Council 05/01/202310 Jan 2023View
10890 CEMP01Rv1.pdf(Revised) Construction Environment Management Plan21 Mar 2023View
FRA_redacted.pdf(Revised) Flood Risk Assessment (Redacted)22 Mar 2023View

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DCC 4328 2022 Hemerdon Pump Storage Scheme Final Decision Notice.pdf
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