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Construction and operation of a renewable energy park comprising ground mounted solar photovoltaics (PV) and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) together with associated infrastructure, access, landscaping and cabling (ADDITIONAL / AMENDED PLANS and DOCUMENTS received 7 Feb, 29 May and 7 June 2025). ADDITIONAL landscape and ecology information received 29 May and 2 June 2025.(PLEASE NOTE that this application is within TWO WARDS - Crawcrook / Greenside and Chopwell/Rowlands Gill)

Land Across Two Parcels West Of Coalburns Substation To The South West Of The Village Of Greenside And North West Of The Village Of Chopwell

Awaiting decisionReference: DC/24/00429/FULGateshead Metropolitan Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Awaiting decision
Application type
Full Application
Received
24 May 2024
Validated
24 May 2024
Determination deadline
30 Oct 2026
Local authority
Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council

Application overview

Construction and operation of a renewable energy park comprising ground mounted solar photovoltaics (PV) and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) together with associated infrastructure, access, landscaping and cabling (ADDITIONAL / AMENDED PLANS and DOCUMENTS received 7 Feb, 29 May and 7 June 2025). ADDITIONAL landscape and ecology information received 29 May and 2 June 2025.(PLEASE NOTE that this application is within TWO WARDS - Crawcrook / Greenside and Chopwell/Rowlands Gill)

Proposal details

Reference
DC/24/00429/FUL
Ward
Crawcrook And Greenside

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Land Across Two Parcels West Of Coalburns Substation To The South West Of The Village Of Greenside And North West Of The Village Of Chopwell

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DocumentPublishedAction
Final signed S106 agreement RedactedSupporting documents8 Sept 2026View
Solar Farm EIA screening opinion 28 Aug 2025EIA4 Dec 2025View
Solar Farm EIA screening opinion 05 10 2023EIA4 Dec 2025View
MHCLG letter 28 July 2025 do not wish to call in the application (002)_RedactedAdditional Information5 Aug 2025View
S106 Plan 2 Skylark Mitigation Land PlanSupporting documents31 Jul 2025View
S106 Plan 1 Site PlanSupporting documents31 Jul 2025View
FINAL DRAFT - Section 106 Agreement_RedactedSupporting documents30 Jul 2025View
Amended - HSP01A Landscape Visuals - VP16 Part 2 of 2Amended Documents3 Jun 2025View
Amended - T11732 - BNG Stat Metric (May 2025)Amended Documents3 Jun 2025View
Amended - HSP01A Landscape Visuals - VP16 Part 1 of 2Amended Documents3 Jun 2025View
Additional Information - Landscape Green Corridors Plan (HSP01A-EXG-95-00-D-K006 RevP01)Additional Information3 Jun 2025View
Additional Information - T11732 - BGP_v1.1Additional Information3 Jun 2025View
Additional Information - HSP01A Ecology Response NoteAdditional Information3 Jun 2025View
Amended - HSP01A Landscape Visuals - VP16 Part 2 of 2Amended Documents3 Jun 2025View
Amended - HSP01A Landscape Visuals - VP16 Part 1 of 2Amended Documents3 Jun 2025View
Additional and Amended Documents Schedule - February 2025Additional Information11 Feb 2025View
Amended - Site Layout Plan (HSP01A-EXG-04-00-D-K001-P06)Amended Plans11 Feb 2025View
Amended - HSP01A Noise Impact Assessment V2Amended Plans11 Feb 2025View
Amended - Landscape Mitigation Plan (HSP01A-EXG-95-00-D-K001-P02)Amended Plans11 Feb 2025View
Amended - HSP01A Glint and Glare Assessment V5 Part 1 of 2Amended Plans11 Feb 2025View
Amended - HSP01A Glint and Glare Assessment V5 Part 2 of 2Amended Plans11 Feb 2025View
Amended - HSP01A Ecological Impact Assessment V2Amended Plans11 Feb 2025View
Amended - HSP01A Biodiversity Metric Calculations V2Amended Plans11 Feb 2025View
Amended - HSP01A CTMP V2Amended Plans11 Feb 2025View
Amended - HSP01A Biodiversity Metric Assessment V2Superseded Plans11 Feb 2025View
Amended - HSP01A AIA, Method Statement, & Tree Protection Plans V2 Part2 of 3Amended Plans11 Feb 2025View
Amended - HSP01A AIA, Method Statement, & Tree Protection Plans V2 Part3 of 3Amended Plans11 Feb 2025View
Amended - HSP01A Agricultural Land Classification Report V2Amended Plans11 Feb 2025View
Amended - HSP01A AIA, Method Statement, & Tree Protection Plans V2 Part1 of 3Amended Plans11 Feb 2025View
Amended - Hertiage Statement and Archaeological DBA (HSP01A V2)Amended Plans11 Feb 2025View
Additional Information - HSP01A-EXG-06-01-D-K007-P01 PROW Sections K_K Ex Yr1 Yr15Additional Information11 Feb 2025View
Additional Information - HSP01A-EXG-06-01-D-K008-P01 PROW Sections L_L M_M Ex Yr1 Yr15Additional Information11 Feb 2025View
Additional Information - HSP01A-EXG-06-01-D-K009-P01 PROW Sections N_N Ex Yr1 Yr15Additional Information11 Feb 2025View
Additional Information - HSP01A-EXG-95-00-D-K002-P02 Landscape Mitigation Plan Nearest OffsetsAdditional Information11 Feb 2025View
Additional Information - HSP01A-EXG-06-01-D-K002-P01 PROW Sections C_C D_D Ex Yr1 Yr15Additional Information11 Feb 2025View
Additional Information - HSP01A-EXG-06-01-D-K003-P01 PROW Sections E_E F_F Ex Yr1 Yr15Additional Information11 Feb 2025View
Additional Information - HSP01A-EXG-06-01-D-K004-P01 PROW Sections G_G Ex Yr1 Yr15Additional Information11 Feb 2025View
Additional Information - HSP01A-EXG-06-01-D-K005-P01 PROW Sections H_H J_J Ex Yr1 Yr15Additional Information11 Feb 2025View
Additional Information - HSP01A-EXG-06-01-D-K006-P01 PROW Sections I_I Ex Yr1 Yr15Additional Information11 Feb 2025View
Additional Information - HSP01A Visuals VPs 8, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 19 and 22 Part 7 of 7Additional Information11 Feb 2025View
Additional Information - HSP01A-EXG-04-00-D-K003-P01 Extent of Road 1 2311074-0331-AAdditional Information11 Feb 2025View
Additional Information - HSP01A-EXG-04-00-D-K004-P01 Site Layout Mine Entry Subs and BESSAdditional Information11 Feb 2025View
Additional Information - HSP01A-EXG-04-00-D-K005-P01 Site Layout with Elevations ReferencesAdditional Information11 Feb 2025View
Additional Information - HSP01A-EXG-06-01-D-K001-P01 PROW Sections A_A B_B Ex Yr1 Yr15Additional Information11 Feb 2025View
Additional Information - HSP01A Visuals VPs 8, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 19 and 22 Part 5 of 7Additional Information11 Feb 2025View
Additional Information - HSP01A Visuals VPs 8, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 19 and 22 Part 6 of 7Additional Information11 Feb 2025View
Additional Information - HSP01A Visuals VPs 8, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 19 and 22 Part 3 of 7Additional Information11 Feb 2025View
Additional Information - HSP01A Visuals VPs 8, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 19 and 22 Part 4 of 7Additional Information11 Feb 2025View
Additional Information - HSP01A Visuals VPs 8, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 19 and 22 Part 2 of 7Additional Information11 Feb 2025View
Additional Information - HSP01A Summary of Changes and Response to Consultee CommentsAdditional Information11 Feb 2025View
Additional Information - HSP01A Transport Technical NoteAdditional Information11 Feb 2025View
Additional Information - HSP01A Visuals VPs 8, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 19 and 22 Part 1 of 7Additional Information11 Feb 2025View
Additional Information - HSP01A PROW Enhancement Strategy Part 2 of 3Additional Information11 Feb 2025View
Additional Information - HSP01A PROW Enhancement Strategy Part 3 of 3Additional Information11 Feb 2025View
Additional Information - HSP01A Response to Public CommentsAdditional Information11 Feb 2025View
Additional Information - HSP01A Hydrological Response NoteAdditional Information11 Feb 2025View
Additional Information - HSP01A PROW Enhancement Strategy Part 1 of 3Additional Information11 Feb 2025View
Additional Information - HSP01A Ground Gas Risk AssessmentAdditional Information11 Feb 2025View
Additional Information - 2302100- 06B Verticle Visibility Splay Southern Parcel AccessAdditional Information11 Feb 2025View
STATUS UPDATE 16 August 2024Additional Information16 Aug 2024View
WARD INFO and COUNCILLOR CONTACT DETAILSAdditional Information25 Jun 2024View
HSP01A-EXG-00-00-D-K036-P01 Administrative Boundaries PlanPlans18 Jun 2024View
Tree Survey - Pre-Development Tree Survey and Constraints Plans Part 2 of 2Tree Survey4 Jun 2024View
Tree Survey - Pre-Development Tree Survey and Constraints Plans Part 1 of 2Tree Survey4 Jun 2024View
Tree Survey - AIA, TMS, TPP (Part 2 of 2)Superseded Plans4 Jun 2024View
Tree Survey - AIA, TMS, TPP (Part 1 of 2)Superseded Plans4 Jun 2024View
Transport - Transport Statement Part 2 of 2Transport/Travel Plan4 Jun 2024View
Transport - Transport Statement Part 1 of 2Transport/Travel Plan4 Jun 2024View
Supporting Document - Statement of Community Engagement Part 4 of 4Supporting documents4 Jun 2024View
Supporting Document - Sustainability Design and Access Statement and Green Belt AssessmentSupporting documents4 Jun 2024View
Supporting Document - Statement of Community Engagement Part 3 of 4Supporting documents4 Jun 2024View
Supporting Document - Statement of Community Engagement Part 2 of 4Supporting documents4 Jun 2024View
Supporting Document - Statement of Community Engagement Part 1 of 4Supporting documents4 Jun 2024View
Supporting Document - Operational Traffic Management PlanSupporting documents4 Jun 2024View
Supporting Document - Outline Battery Safety Management PlanSupporting documents4 Jun 2024View
Supporting Document - Mineral Safeguarding StatementSupporting documents4 Jun 2024View
Supporting Document - Green Belt Site Selection AssessmentSupporting documents4 Jun 2024View
Supporting Document - Heritage Statement and Archaeological DBASuperseded Plans4 Jun 2024View
Supporting Document - Glint and Glare Part 2 of 2Superseded Plans4 Jun 2024View
Supporting Document - Glint and Glare Part 1 of 2Superseded Plans4 Jun 2024View
Supporting Document - Geophysical Survey Report Part 2 of 2Supporting documents4 Jun 2024View
Supporting Document - Geophysical Survey Report Part 1 of 2Supporting documents4 Jun 2024View
Supporting Document - D and A Statement and GB Assessment AppendicesSupporting documents4 Jun 2024View
Supporting Document - Construction Traffic Management PlanSuperseded Plans4 Jun 2024View
Supporting Document - Agricultural Land ClassificationSuperseded Plans4 Jun 2024View
Supporting Document - Air Quality StatementSupporting documents4 Jun 2024View
Site Location Plan - HSP01A-EXG-00-00-D-K035-P02 Existing Site Location Plan SouthSite Location Plan4 Jun 2024View
Site Location Plan - HSP01A-EXG-00-00-D-K034-P02 Existing Site Location Plan NorthSite Location Plan4 Jun 2024View
Site Location Plan - HSP01A-EXG-00-00-D-K027-P02 Boundaries Plan SouthSite Location Plan4 Jun 2024View
Site Location Plan - HSP01A-EXG-00-00-D-K026-P02 Boundaries Plan NorthSite Location Plan4 Jun 2024View
Site Location Plan - HSP01A-EXG-00-00-D-K023-P02 Existing Site Location PlanSite Location Plan4 Jun 2024View
Site Location Plan - HSP01A-EXG-00-00-D-K022-P02 Boundaries PlanSite Location Plan4 Jun 2024View
Site Layout Plan - Proposed - HSP01A-EXG-04-00-D-K001-P05 Site Layout PlanSuperseded Plans4 Jun 2024View
Sections - 2311074-0321-B-Compound Cross Sections-BESS AreaSections4 Jun 2024View
Sections - 2311074-0331-A-Road Sections-BESS AreaSections4 Jun 2024View
Plans - Proposed - Topographical Survey Northern and Southern ParcelsPlans4 Jun 2024View
Plans - Proposed - HSP01A-EXG-05-ZZ-D-K014-P01 Acoustic BarrierPlans4 Jun 2024View
Plans - Proposed - Topographical Survey - Bucks Nook LanePlans4 Jun 2024View
Plans - Proposed - HSP01A-EXG-05-ZZ-D-K008-P01 BESS CCTV and LightingPlans4 Jun 2024View
Plans - Proposed - HSP01A-EXG-05-ZZ-D-K009-P01 Solar PanelPlans4 Jun 2024View
Plans - Proposed - HSP01A-EXG-05-ZZ-D-K010-P01 Solar Fence and CCTVPlans4 Jun 2024View
Plans - Proposed - HSP01A-EXG-05-ZZ-D-K011-P01 33kV Cable Connection and Control RoomPlans4 Jun 2024View
Plans - Proposed - HSP01A-EXG-05-ZZ-D-K012-P01 Typical 33kV TransformerPlans4 Jun 2024View
Plans - Proposed - HSP01A-EXG-05-ZZ-D-K013-P01 Spare Parts Storage ContainerPlans4 Jun 2024View
Plans - Proposed - HSP01A-EXG-05-ZZ-D-K005-P01 RMU and Control EnclosuresPlans4 Jun 2024View
Plans - Proposed - HSP01A-EXG-05-ZZ-D-K006-P01 AUX TransformerPlans4 Jun 2024View
Plans - Proposed - HSP01A-EXG-05-ZZ-D-K007-P01 Palisade Fence and AccessPlans4 Jun 2024View
Plans - Proposed - HSP01A-EXG-05-ZZ-D-K001-P01 Battery UnitPlans4 Jun 2024View
Plans - Proposed - HSP01A-EXG-05-ZZ-D-K002-P01 MV InverterPlans4 Jun 2024View
Plans - Proposed - HSP01A-EXG-05-ZZ-D-K003-P01 Indicative Substation Control Room PlanPlans4 Jun 2024View
Plans - Proposed - HSP01A-EXG-05-ZZ-D-K004-P01 Indicative Substation Control Room ElevationsPlans4 Jun 2024View
Plans - Proposed - 2311074-0311-B-Proposed Levels-BESS AreaPlans4 Jun 2024View
Plans - Proposed - 2311074-0601-B-Cut and Fill Assessment-BESS AreaPlans4 Jun 2024View
Noise Impact AssessmentSuperseded Plans4 Jun 2024View
Landscape Details - LVIA Appendix 4 - Figure 11-12Landscape Details4 Jun 2024View
Landscape Details - LVIA Appendix 4 - Figure 10Landscape Details4 Jun 2024View
Landscape Details - LVIA Appendix 4 - Figure 7-9Landscape Details4 Jun 2024View
Landscape Details - LVIA Appendix 4 - Figure 6 - Visuals - Volume 2 - Part 4 of 4Landscape Details4 Jun 2024View
Landscape Details - LVIA Appendix 4 - Figure 6 - Visuals - Volume 2 - Part 3 of 4Landscape Details4 Jun 2024View
Landscape Details - LVIA Appendix 4 - Figure 6 - Visuals - Volume 2 - Part 2 of 4Landscape Details4 Jun 2024View
Landscape Details - LVIA Appendix 4 - Figure 6 - Visuals - Volume 2 - Part 1 of 4Landscape Details4 Jun 2024View
Landscape Details - LVIA Appendix 4 - Figure 6 - Visuals - Volume 1 - Part 3 of 3Landscape Details4 Jun 2024View
Landscape Details - LVIA Appendix 4 - Figure 6 - Visuals - Volume 1 - Part 2 of 3Landscape Details4 Jun 2024View
Landscape Details - LVIA Appendix 4 - Figure 6 - Visuals - Volume 1 - Part 1 of 3Landscape Details4 Jun 2024View
Landscape Details - LVIA Appendix 4 - Figure 6 - Methodology - Part 3 of 3Landscape Details4 Jun 2024View
Landscape Details - LVIA Appendix 4 - Figure 6 - Methodology - Part 2 of 3Landscape Details4 Jun 2024View
Landscape Details - LVIA Appendix 4 - Figure 6 - Methodology - Part 1 of 3Landscape Details4 Jun 2024View
Landscape Details - LVIA Appendix 4 - Figure 4-5Landscape Details4 Jun 2024View
Landscape Details - LVIA Appendix 4 - Figure 1-3Landscape Details4 Jun 2024View
Landscape Details - HSP01A-EXG-95-00-D-K001-P01 Landscape Mitigation PlanSuperseded Plans4 Jun 2024View
Landscape Details - Landscape and Visual Impact AssessmentLandscape Details4 Jun 2024View
Ground Investigation Docs - CMRA SouthGround Investigation Documents4 Jun 2024View
Ground Investigation Docs - CMRA NorthGround Investigation Documents4 Jun 2024View
Flood Risk AssessmentFlood Risk Assessment4 Jun 2024View
Ecology - Ecological Impact AssessmentSuperseded Plans4 Jun 2024View
Ecology - Biodiversity Metric CalculationsSuperseded Plans4 Jun 2024View
Ecology - Biodiversity Metric AssessmentSuperseded Plans4 Jun 2024View
Drainage Details - Sustainable Drainage System StrategyDrainage Information4 Jun 2024View
Bird Survey - Wintering Bird Survey Report Part 4 of 4Ecology - Ext File4 Jun 2024View
Bird Survey - Wintering Bird Survey Report Part 3 of 4Ecology - Ext File4 Jun 2024View
Bird Survey - Wintering Bird Survey Report Part 2 of 4Ecology - Ext File4 Jun 2024View
Bird Survey - Wintering Bird Survey Report Part 1 of 4Ecology - Ext File4 Jun 2024View
Application Form - RedactedApplication Form4 Jun 2024View

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