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The proposal is for four 12.5 MW Gas reciprocating engines enclosed in a sound insulated building measuring 11 m in height. The height of each exhaust stack would be 12 m. Each engine block feeds electricity into a small substation which is connected to the existing overhead distribution line. There would also be a new below ground gas pipe connection into the existing high-pressure gas main, enclosed within a detached compound. An area has also been set aside for a hydrogen electrolysis unit.

Poplar Farm (West Site) Hamlett Hill Roydon CM19 5JY

Decision MadeReference: EPF/0800/20Epping Forest District Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Full planning permission
Received
16 Apr 2020
Validated
16 Apr 2020
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Epping Forest District Council

Application overview

The proposal is for four 12.5 MW Gas reciprocating engines enclosed in a sound insulated building measuring 11 m in height. The height of each exhaust stack would be 12 m. Each engine block feeds electricity into a small substation which is connected to the existing overhead distribution line. There would also be a new below ground gas pipe connection into the existing high-pressure gas main, enclosed within a detached compound. An area has also been set aside for a hydrogen electrolysis unit.

Proposal details

Reference
EPF/0800/20
Ward
Roydon
Parish
Roydon

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Poplar Farm (West Site) Hamlett Hill Roydon CM19 5JY

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DocumentPublishedAction
ECC Highways Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments)30 Jun 2020View
Design & Access StatementSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF28 Apr 2020View
Cadent Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments)29 Apr 2020View
Ground Modelling ProForma (Trees)Supporting Statement/Documents · PDF22 Apr 2021View
Proposed Power Station Site ElevationsPlans · PDF28 Apr 2020View
Proposed High Pressure Gas Main Connection Elevations & Floor PlansPlans · PDF28 Apr 2020View
EFDC Drainage Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments)9 Jun 2020View
Flexibility in GBSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF4 Jun 2021View
Wire Frame ViewsSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF2 Jun 2020View
Proposed Tree Works PlanPlans · PDF28 Apr 2020View
AIL Vehicular Access ReportSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF28 Apr 2020View
Flood Risk Assessment & Drainage StrategySupporting Statement/Documents · PDF28 Apr 2020View
REVISED - Proposed Block PlanPlans · PDF10 Sept 2020View
EFSAC HRA Technical NoteSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF14 Jun 2021View
Landscape & Visual AppraisalSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF28 Apr 2020View
DM Decision Notice.pdf · PDF19 Oct 2023View
MB - Tree and Landscape comments (1)Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF2 Jun 2020View
Appendix A - Crane DetailsSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF28 Apr 2020View
Appendix B - Engine TransportSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF28 Apr 2020View
Officer ReportOfficer Report19 Oct 2023View
Proposed Landscape PlanPlans · PDF10 Sept 2020View
Proposed Compound Entrance Gate PlanPlans · PDF28 Apr 2020View
ECC Suds Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments)30 Apr 2020View
Roydon Parish Comments #1Representations (Neighbour/Parish Comments/Objections)2 Jun 2020View
Proposed Container For Welfare & Spare PartsPlans · PDF28 Apr 2020View
SUPERSEDED PLANSPlans · PDF28 Apr 2020View
SUPERSEDED - Air Quality AssessmentSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF28 Apr 2020View
REVISED - Site Level SectionsPlans · PDF10 Sept 2020View
EFDC HRA Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF12 Nov 2021View
Preliminary Ecological AppraisalSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF28 Apr 2020View
Arboricultural Impact AssessmentSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF28 Apr 2020View
Proposed Acoustic Fence DetailsPlans · PDF9 Sept 2020View
Tree ConstraintsPlans · PDF28 Apr 2020View
Proposed Heat Recovery Control Tank PlansPlans · PDF28 Apr 2020View
REVISED - Engine House Plans and ElevationsPlans · PDF11 Sept 2020View
Appendix C - TransformerSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF28 Apr 2020View
EFDC Air Quality Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments)20 Aug 2020View
Proposed Site Office Floor Plan & ElevationsPlans · PDF28 Apr 2020View
Topo Site Survey Plan #2Plans · PDF28 Apr 2020View
Construction Traffic Management PlanSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF28 Apr 2020View
Proposed Ammonia Tanks PlanPlans · PDF28 Apr 2020View
Proposed Water Tank DetailsPlans · PDF10 Sept 2020View
EFDC Policy Comments #2Memo (Consultee Comments)21 Jun 2021View
Appendix D - Large Vehicle NumbersSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF28 Apr 2020View
Energy & Carbon Trust Report LetterSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF4 Jun 2021View
EFDC Policy Comments #3Memo (Consultee Comments)3 Oct 2023View
REVISED - Noise AssessmentSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF10 Sept 2020View
Proposed Tree Constraints LayoutPlans · PDF28 Apr 2020View
EFDC Noise Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments)17 Aug 2023View
Application FormSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF28 Apr 2020View
EFDC Air Quality Comments #3Memo (Consultee Comments)1 Sept 2023View
SUPERSEDED - Air Quality Assessment AddendumSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF28 Apr 2020View
EFDC Air Quality Comments #2Memo (Consultee Comments)15 Oct 2020View
Proposed Heat Recovery Control Kiosk PlansPlans · PDF28 Apr 2020View
Proposed Hydrogen Shipping Container ElevationsPlans · PDF28 Apr 2020View
SUPERSEDED PLANSPlans · PDF28 Apr 2020View
EFDC Policy Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF12 Mar 2021View
Proposed Site Entrance DetailsPlans · PDF12 May 2020View
SUPERSEDED PLANSPlans · PDF28 Apr 2020View
Proposed Compound Perimeter Fence ElevationsPlans · PDF28 Apr 2020View
MB - Tree and landcape comments (2)Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF4 Jan 2021View
National Grid Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments)9 Jun 2020View
SUPERSEDED PLANSPlans · PDF28 Apr 2020View
MB - Tree and Landscape comments (4)Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF11 Oct 2023View
REVISED - Air Quality Assessment (Redacted)Supporting Statement/Documents · PDF28 Aug 2020View
Cadent Comments #2Memo (Consultee Comments)21 May 2020View
EFDC Policy CommentsMemo (Consultee Comments)25 Sept 2020View
Cadent Comments #4Memo (Consultee Comments)24 Jun 2020View
Cadent Comments #3Memo (Consultee Comments)9 Jun 2020View
Nazeing Parish Comments #1Representations (Neighbour/Parish Comments/Objections)9 Jun 2020View
Proposed Security Fence DetailsPlans · PDF28 Apr 2020View
Tree Impact PlanPlans · PDF28 Apr 2020View
UK Power Networks comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF1 Sept 2020View
Geophysical Survey ReportSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF28 Apr 2020View
Location PlanPlans · PDF28 Apr 2020View
SUPERSEDED PLANPlans · PDF10 Sept 2020View
EFDC Contaminated Land Comments #1Memo (Consultee Comments)22 May 2020View
SUPERSEDED PLANSPlans · PDF28 Apr 2020View
Topo Site Survey PlanPlans · PDF28 Apr 2020View
SUPERSEDED - Noise AssessmentSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF28 Apr 2020View
MB - Tree and Landscape comments (3)Memo (Consultee Comments) · PDF20 May 2021View
Tree Protection PlanPlans · PDF28 Apr 2020View
Proposed Compound & Mast Point Of Connection To GridPlans · PDF28 Apr 2020View
Vehicular Access Technical NoteSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF28 Apr 2020View
Electricity Generation SLC DirectionSupporting Statement/Documents · PDF28 Apr 2020View

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