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Ground-mounted solar farm installation of up to 4.0MW capacity including ancillary buildings, CCTV, security fencing, access tracks, landscaping and all associated infrastructure.

Otherton Farm, Otherton Lane, Cotheridge, Worcestershire, WR6 5LS

ApprovalReference: 15/00957/FULMalvern Hills District Council

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  7. Decision Date

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Application summary

Status
Approval
Application type
Full planning permission
Received
2 Jul 2015
Validated
29 Jul 2015
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Malvern Hills District Council

Application overview

Ground-mounted solar farm installation of up to 4.0MW capacity including ancillary buildings, CCTV, security fencing, access tracks, landscaping and all associated infrastructure.

Proposal details

Reference
15/00957/FUL
Ward
Broadheath Ward - Pre 01/05/23
Parish
Cotheridge CP, Rushwick CP
Agent
Miss R Rusbridge

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Application location

Otherton Farm, Otherton Lane, Cotheridge, Worcestershire, WR6 5LS

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Application Form Scale: - Paper Size: A401. Application Form29 Jul 2015View
Comment: West Mercia Police02. Supporting Information11 Aug 2015View
Comment: Forestry Commission02. Supporting Information12 Aug 2015View
Comment: Standing advice Environment Agency02. Supporting Information13 Aug 2015View
Comment: Worcs Regulatory Services02. Supporting Information14 Aug 2015View
Comment: Rushwick Parish Council02. Supporting Information17 Aug 2015View
Comment: S W Land Drainage Partnership02. Supporting Information17 Aug 2015View
Comment: Worcs Local Lead Flood Authority02. Supporting Information17 Aug 2015View
Comment: Natural England02. Supporting Information19 Aug 2015View
Comment: Worcestershire Wildlife Trust02. Supporting Information21 Aug 2015View
Comment: WCC Highways Authority02. Supporting Information24 Aug 2015View
Comment: Rushwick Parish Council02. Supporting Information24 Aug 2015View
Comment: WCC Local Lead Flood Authority02. Supporting Information22 Sept 2015View
Comment: WCC Lead Local Flood Authority02. Supporting Information8 Oct 2015View
Committee Report - 02-12-1502. Supporting Information25 Nov 2015View
Committee Notification - 02-12-1502. Supporting Information25 Nov 2015View
Comment: Ian Humphries on behalf of Mr & Mrs S. Grieveson02. Supporting Information9 Dec 2015View
Comment: MHDC Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty02. Supporting Information9 Dec 2015View
Flood Risk Assessment Scale: - Paper Size: A402. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Construction Traffic Management Plan Scale: - Paper Size: A402. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Planning, Design & Access Statement Scale: - Paper Size: A402. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Land Classification Survey Scale: - Paper Size: A402. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Appendix A - Drawings Scale: - Paper Size: A402. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Heritage Statement Scale: - Paper Size: A402. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Archaeological Assessment Scale: - Paper Size: A402. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Landscape & Visual Impact Assessment Scale: - Paper Size: A402. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Great Crested Newt Survey Scale: - Paper Size: A402. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Biodiversity Management Plan Scale: - Paper Size: A402. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey Scale: - Paper Size: A402. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Screening Opinion Scale: - Paper Size: A402. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Appendix K - Local Planning Policies Scale: - Paper Size: A402. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
Appendix J - Statement of Consultation Scale: - Paper Size: A402. Supporting Information29 Jul 2015View
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Geophysical Survey Report - rec'd 11 Nov 15 Scale: Paper Size:02. Supporting Information11 Nov 2015View
Security Fence 00011-43-205 Rev 01 Scale: 1:50 Paper Size: A302. Supporting Information18 Dec 2015View
Site Access Arrangements Scale: - Paper Size: A304. Site / Location Plan29 Jul 2015View
DNO Cabin Scale: - Paper Size: A304. Site / Location Plan29 Jul 2015View
Site Plan Scale: - Paper Size: A304. Site / Location Plan29 Jul 2015View
Sensitive Sites Scale: - Paper Size: A304. Site / Location Plan29 Jul 2015View
ALC Map Scale: - Paper Size: A304. Site / Location Plan29 Jul 2015View
Habitat Plan Scale: - Paper Size: A304. Site / Location Plan29 Jul 2015View
Project Layout Scale: - Paper Size: A304. Site / Location Plan29 Jul 2015View
PV Layout Scale: - Paper Size: A304. Site / Location Plan29 Jul 2015View
Site Location Plan Scale: Other Paper Size: A404. Site / Location Plan29 Jul 2015View
AMENDED: PV Layout - 00011-43-101 Rev 07 - rec'd 11 Nov 15 Scale: Other Paper Size: A304. Site / Location Plan11 Nov 2015View
AMENDED: Project Layout - 00011-43-102 Rev 02 - rec'd 11 Nov 15 Scale: 1:2500 Paper Size: A304. Site / Location Plan11 Nov 2015View
AMENDED: Habitat Plan - 00011-43-103 Rev 00 - rec'd 11 Nov 15 Scale: Other Paper Size: A304. Site / Location Plan11 Nov 2015View
PV Framework Elevations 00011-43-206 Scale: 1:50 Paper Size: A304. Site / Location Plan29 Jul 2015View
Energy Storage Battery 00011-43-204 Scale: Other Paper Size: A304. Site / Location Plan18 Dec 2015View
Energy Storage Battery Elevations 00011-43-204 Scale: Other Paper Size: A304. Site / Location Plan18 Dec 2015View
00011-43-207 Scale: Other Paper Size: A304. Site / Location Plan18 Dec 2015View
Customer 33kV Switchgear Elevations 00011-43-201 Scale: 1:50 Paper Size: A304. Site / Location Plan18 Dec 2015View
Control Room Elevations 00011-43-202 Scale: 1:50 Paper Size: A304. Site / Location Plan18 Dec 2015View
Inverter, MV Switchgear and Transformer Cabin Elevations 00011-43-203 Scale: 1:50 Paper Size: A304. Site / Location Plan18 Dec 2015View
Landscape Proposals 16051.101 Rev A - Conditions Application 16/01101/CCO Scale: 1:1000 Paper Size: A104. Site / Location Plan29 Jul 2016View
Proposed Construction Access SK01 Rev B - Conditions Application 16/01101/CCO Scale: - Paper Size: A304. Site / Location Plan29 Jul 2016View
Decision Notice12. Decision Notice18 Dec 2015View
Decision Notice - Conditions Application 16/01101/CCO12. Decision Notice20 Oct 2016View

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Decision Notice Decision Notice - Conditions Application 16/01101/CCO
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