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Approval of details reserved by conditions 7 (HSI assessment), 8 (eDNA analysis) and 9 parts 1-5 (WSI for archaeology) relating to planning permission DMPA/2024/0499 (the installation of a Battery Energy Storage Facility with associated infrastructure, a grid connection route corridor, a DNO substation and connecting structure, a new internal site access, and associated works) at

Land to the north of the Royle Farm Business Park, Drakelow, Swadlincote

Planning Decision MadeReference: DMOT/2024/1631South Derbyshire District Council

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Status
Planning Decision Made
Application type
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Received
18 Dec 2024
Validated
19 Dec 2024
Determination deadline
13 Feb 2025
Local authority
South Derbyshire District Council

Application overview

Approval of details reserved by conditions 7 (HSI assessment), 8 (eDNA analysis) and 9 parts 1-5 (WSI for archaeology) relating to planning permission DMPA/2024/0499 (the installation of a Battery Energy Storage Facility with associated infrastructure, a grid connection route corridor, a DNO substation and connecting structure, a new internal site access, and associated works) at

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Reference
DMOT/2024/1631

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Application location

Land to the north of the Royle Farm Business Park, Drakelow, Swadlincote

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Documents 10 of 10

DocumentPublishedAction
Derbyshire Wildlife TrustConsultee comments28 Jan 2025View
Decision NoticeDecision6 Feb 2025View
Application FormForm18 Dec 2024View
Cover LetterDocument18 Dec 2024View
eDNA results letter 2024 1040068-SLR-AV2Document18 Dec 2024View
Written Scheme of Investigation - Archaeological BriefDocument18 Dec 2024View
eDNA results letter 2024 1040068-SLR-AV3Document18 Dec 2024View
Officer ReportDecision6 Feb 2025View
DCC ArchaeologyConsultee comments27 Jan 2025View
Great Crested Newt MemoDocument18 Dec 2024View

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