Construction and operation of a micro energy storage project

1. The proposal fails to consider the noise impact on key receptors, including daytime conditions and external amenity areas such as private gardens, where residents would experience greater noise exposure due to their proximity to the unit. As a result, the proposed battery box unit does not demonstrate that the development would avoid adverse noise impacts on neighbouring residential amenity. The proposal therefore fails to comply with Criterion 2 of Policy GN.1 of the Pembrokeshire Local Development Plan (2013) and TAN 11.
2. By reason of its scale, form and siting, the proposed structure would stand proud of the adjacent woodland belt to the east and appear as a prominent and intrusive feature within an otherwise rural roadside setting. Its position on the open grass verge would be wholly at odds with the established character and appearance of the area, eroding its rural qualities and introducing an incongruous and visually discordant element into the landscape. Furthermore, the siting of the unit in close proximity to the highway has the potential to adversely affect highway safety through driver distraction and encroachment into established sightlines. The development would therefore result in a substantial and demonstrably harmful visual impact and would fail to integrate appropriately with its surroundings. As such, the proposal is contrary to criteria 1, 2 and 6 of Policy GN.1 (General Development Policy) and Policy GN.2 (Sustainable Design) of the Pembrokeshire Local Development Plan (adopted 2013) and TAN 12.
3. This decision relates only to the plans identified below: - PLAN 2 A. Site Layout Plan. 20/10/25 - PLAN 5. Elevations. July 2025 - PLAN 4. Elevations. July 2025 - PLAN 3. Paladin Fence - 3D Image. July 2025

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