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Installation of 48 photovoltaic panels on the east and west roof slopes of the Main Hall and installation of six external condenser units.

St Margarets C Of E Primary School, Church Lane, Toppesfield, Essex, CO9 4DS

Considering Consultation Responses/Report being PreparedReference: CC/BTE/60/26Essex County Council

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Application summary

Status
Considering Consultation Responses/Report being Prepared
Application type
Full Planning Application CC
Received
11 Aug 2026
Validated
26 Aug 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Essex County Council

Application overview

Installation of 48 photovoltaic panels on the east and west roof slopes of the Main Hall and installation of six external condenser units.

Proposal details

Reference
CC/BTE/60/26
Agent
Mr Darin Flower

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Application location

St Margarets C Of E Primary School, Church Lane, Toppesfield, Essex, CO9 4DS

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Documents 25 of 25

DocumentPublishedAction
Application FormApplication Form8 Sept 2026View
A summary of the attachments in the proposalA summary of the attachments in the proposal12 Aug 2026View
Noise Impact AssessmentNoise Impact Assessment8 Sept 2026View
Photo SchedulePhoto Schedule8 Sept 2026View
Structural SurveyStructural Survey8 Sept 2026View
Design and Access StatementDesign and Access Statement12 Aug 2026View
Solar Energy System ProposalSolar Energy System Proposal8 Sept 2026View
Enstall Project PlanEnstall Project Plan8 Sept 2026View
Enstall Project PlanEnstall Project Plan8 Sept 2026View
Site NoticeSite Notice1 Sept 2026View
Proposed LV Schematic LV/MSBProposed LV Schematic LV/MSB12 Aug 2026View
Proposed Solar PV LayoutProposed Solar PV Layout12 Aug 2026View
Proposed DX SERVICES SCHEMATIC 1/3Proposed DX SERVICES SCHEMATIC 1/312 Aug 2026View
Proposed DX SERVICES SCHEMATIC 2/3Proposed DX SERVICES SCHEMATIC 2/312 Aug 2026View
Proposed DX SERVICES SCHEMATIC 3/3Proposed DX SERVICES SCHEMATIC 3/312 Aug 2026View
Proposed DX & HEATING SERVICES LAYOUTProposed DX & HEATING SERVICES LAYOUT12 Aug 2026View
Existing Site PlanExisting Site Plan12 Aug 2026View
Existing and Proposed Roof PlanExisting and Proposed Roof Plan12 Aug 2026View
Proposed Site PlanProposed Site Plan12 Aug 2026View
Proposed Elevations and Typical DetailsProposed Elevations and Typical Details12 Aug 2026View
Existing Hall ElevationsExisting Hall Elevations12 Aug 2026View
Location PlanLocation Plan19 Aug 2026View
Braintree District Council Consultation ResponseBraintree District Council Consultation Response30 Sept 2026View
Place Services Consultation ResponsePlace Services Consultation Response1 Oct 2026View
Toppesfield Parish Council Consultataion ResponseToppesfield Parish Council Consultataion Response2 Oct 2026View

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