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Construction and operation of a solar farm and battery energy storage system (with a power generation capacity up to 25.5 MW), together with all associated works, equipment, necessary infrastructure and landscaping.

Solar Farm At 596892 196989 Marsh Road Burnham-On-Crouch Essex

Application approvedReference: 24/00901/FULMMaldon District Council

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Application location

Solar Farm At 596892 196989 Marsh Road Burnham-On-Crouch Essex

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Application summary

Status
Application approved
Application type
Full Application Major
Received
19 Nov 2024
Validated
5 Dec 2024
Determination deadline
6 Mar 2025
Local authority
Maldon District Council

Application overview

Construction and operation of a solar farm and battery energy storage system (with a power generation capacity up to 25.5 MW), together with all associated works, equipment, necessary infrastructure and landscaping.

Proposal details

Reference
24/00901/FULM
Alternative references
PP-13411051
Ward
Burnham On Crouch North
Parish
Burnham North
Agent
Mr Arfon Hughes - Mango Planning & Development Ltd

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DocumentPublishedAction
Post Cttee Action Sheet - 24.00901.FULSupporting Information10 Sept 2025View
24-00901-FULMDecision Notice10 Sept 2025View
MU 24.00901.FUL FinalMember Update3 Sept 2025View
2400901FULM - Solar Farm At 596892 196989 Marsh Road Burnham-on-Crouch final reportFinal Committee Report27 Aug 2025View
Essex Fire and Rescue ConsultationConsultation Response18 Aug 2025View
PL-03 Rev 07 - Site Location PlanLocation/Site Plan24 Jul 2025View
Drawing schedule v6Supporting Information24 Jul 2025View
Drawing schedule v6Supporting Information24 Jul 2025View
EA responseConsultation Response15 Jul 2025View
Schedule of Submitted DrawingsSupporting Information4 Jul 2025View
PL-02 Rev 08 - BESS Layout PlanAmended Plans1 Jul 2025View
PL-01 Rev 11 - Proposed Site Layout PlanAmended Plans1 Jul 2025View
SD-14 Rev 04 - Standard Drawing: MV Power StationAmended Plans1 Jul 2025View
SD-12 Rev 05 - Standard Drawing: 33kV SubstationAmended Plans1 Jul 2025View
EL-02 Rev 06 BESS and Substation Contextual Elevation PlanAmended Plans1 Jul 2025View
EL-01 Rev 06 - BESS and Substation Contextual Elevation PlanAmended Plans1 Jul 2025View
SD-13 Rev 06 - Standard Drawing: Solar Array Cross SectionAmended Plans1 Jul 2025View
Flood Risk AssessmentFlood Risk Assessment1 Jul 2025View
Environment AgencyConsultation Response6 Jun 2025View
SUDS ResponseConsultation Response6 Jun 2025View
Ecology responseConsultation Response30 May 2025View
Flood Risk AssessmentSupporting Information19 May 2025View
Landscape Strategy PlanMulti Plans9 May 2025View
Previous_Skylarks Strategy_28-01-25Ecology Report9 May 2025View
Ecology Impact Assessment and BNG AssessmentEcology Report9 May 2025View
Skylark Mitigation StrategyEcology Report9 May 2025View
Environment AgencyConsultation Response22 Apr 2025View
EcologyConsultation Response9 Apr 2025View
Highways responseConsultation Response3 Apr 2025View
SUDS response (3)Consultation Responses EXTERNAL27 Mar 2025View
Flood Risk AssessmentFlood Risk Assessment21 Mar 2025View
OPL012-SD-13v Rev 05 - Panel Cross SectionMulti Plans21 Mar 2025View
OPL012-SD-13 Rev 05 - Solar Array Cross SectionMulti Plans18 Mar 2025View
FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENTFlood Risk Assessment18 Mar 2025View
SD-01 Rev 04 - Spare Parts ContainerAmended Plans26 Feb 2025View
SD-02 Rev 04 - Welfare ContainerAmended Plans26 Feb 2025View
SD-03 Rev 04 - Customer SwitchgearAmended Plans26 Feb 2025View
J-15381-XX-XX-DR-D-3002-P03 - SuDs Layout Attenuation 24.02.2025Supporting Information26 Feb 2025View
098 210 revB Land to the North of Marsh Road Landscape Strategy PlanMulti Plans14 Feb 2025View
Beachampton Soil Impact V1Supporting Information14 Feb 2025View
Attenuation Blanket LLFA Comments 100 yearSupporting Information14 Feb 2025View
Attenuation Blanket LLFA Comments 30 yearSupporting Information14 Feb 2025View
Attenuation Blanket LLFA Comments 1 yearSupporting Information14 Feb 2025View
SUDS-updated response (2)Consultation Responses EXTERNAL14 Feb 2025View
SuDS (1)Consultation Responses EXTERNAL21 Jan 2025View
Solar Photovaltaic Glint and Glare StudySupporting Information15 Jan 2025View
Solar Photovoltaic Glint and Glare StudySupporting Information14 Jan 2025View
Conservation responseConsultation Responses INTERNAL10 Jan 2025View
Ecology response HOLDING OBJECTIONConsultation Responses EXTERNAL10 Jan 2025View
Env Agency ResponseConsultation Responses EXTERNAL8 Jan 2025View
Newspaper Advert Dated 12.12.24Newspaper clipping2 Jan 2025View
Ramblers Association photo of official pathPhotographs24 Dec 2024View
Ramblers Association photo of actual pathPhotographs24 Dec 2024View
Ramblers Association responseConsultation Responses EXTERNAL24 Dec 2024View
NE responseConsultation Responses EXTERNAL20 Dec 2024View
Tree Consultant responseConsultation Responses EXTERNAL20 Dec 2024View
EH responseConsultation Responses INTERNAL20 Dec 2024View
Parish Council consultation responseConsultation Responses EXTERNAL19 Dec 2024View
Archaeology responseConsultation Responses EXTERNAL16 Dec 2024View
Cadent safe working guideSupporting Information16 Dec 2024View
Cadent Solar Farm GuidanceSupporting Information16 Dec 2024View
Cadent Site location planSupporting Information16 Dec 2024View
Cadent Overview map of siteSupporting Information16 Dec 2024View
Cadent full response - no objection in principleConsultation Responses EXTERNAL16 Dec 2024View
Fire and Rescue consultation responseConsultation Responses EXTERNAL13 Dec 2024View
Essex Police Designing Out Crime email responseE-mail Consultation Reply12 Dec 2024View
Essex Police Designing Out Crime consultation responseConsultation Responses EXTERNAL12 Dec 2024View
Cadent Gas response - holding OBJECTIONConsultation Responses EXTERNAL12 Dec 2024View
24 00901 FULM Map PrintSupporting Information12 Dec 2024View
Cadent Gas Overview map of worksiteSupporting Information12 Dec 2024View
Solar Farm GuidanceSupporting Information12 Dec 2024View
Essex Police (Strategic) detailed responseConsultation Responses EXTERNAL10 Dec 2024View
Essex Police (Strategic) Consultation response emailE-mail Consultation Reply10 Dec 2024View
Appendix 7 Habitat Condition Assessment SheetsSupporting Ecological Documents5 Dec 2024View
Appendix 6 Statutory Biodiversity MetricSupporting Ecological Documents5 Dec 2024View
Planning statement incorporating design & access statementPlanning Statement5 Dec 2024View
Historic Environment Desk Based AssessmentSupporting Information20 Nov 2024View
Tree ScheduleSupporting Information20 Nov 2024View
Tree Constraints PlansSupporting Information20 Nov 2024View
Noise Impact AssessmentNoise Report/Assessment20 Nov 2024View
Landscape & Visual Impace AssessmentLandscape & Visual Impact Assessment20 Nov 2024View
Figure & Photo SheetsSupporting Information20 Nov 2024View
Geophysical Survey ReportSupporting Information20 Nov 2024View
Flooding Sequential TestSupporting Information20 Nov 2024View
Fire Safety ReportSupporting Information20 Nov 2024View
Statement of Community InvolvementSupporting Information20 Nov 2024View
Flood Risk AssessmentFlood Risk Assessment20 Nov 2024View
Ecological Impact Assessment & Biodiversity Net Gain AssessmentEcology Report20 Nov 2024View
Construction Traffic Management PlanSupporting Information20 Nov 2024View
Essex Recorders partnership Datasearch ReportSupporting Information20 Nov 2024View
Agricultural Land ClassificationSupporting Information20 Nov 2024View
Arboricultural Impact Assessment & Method StatementArboricultural Impact Assesment20 Nov 2024View
AdvertNewspaper clipping20 Nov 2024View
Covering LetterCovering Letter from Applicant/Agent20 Nov 2024View
Landscape Maintenance & Management PlanSupporting Information20 Nov 2024View
SD-15 Rev 01 - Standard Drawing Perimeter FenceMulti Plans20 Nov 2024View
SD-09 Rev 03 - Standard Drawing: MV TransformerMulti Plans20 Nov 2024View
SD-11 Rev 03 - Standard Drawing: 240,000L Water TankMulti Plans20 Nov 2024View
SD-08 Rev 02 - Standard Drawing: Access TrackMulti Plans20 Nov 2024View
SD-07 Rev 02 - Standard Drawing: CCTV Camera & PoleMulti Plans20 Nov 2024View
SD-06 Rev 03 - Standard Drawing: Perimeter Fence & GatesMulti Plans20 Nov 2024View
SD-05 Rev 03 - Stabdard Drawing: Battery ContainerMulti Plans20 Nov 2024View
SD-04 Rev 03 - Standard Drawing: Power Control SystemMulti Plans20 Nov 2024View
PL-00 Rev 06 - Existing Site & Topography PlanLocation/Site Plan20 Nov 2024View
098 210 Rev B - Landscape Strategy PlanLocation/Site Plan20 Nov 2024View
ApplicationFormRedactedPlanning Application Form20 Nov 2024View

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Decision & conditions

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24-00901-FULM
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