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Construction and operation of an unmanned Battery Energy Storage System ('BESS') with a power capacity of up to 550 megawatt ('MW') with associated works including control and protection systems, power conversion systems (and associated transformers), temperature regulation systems, a main step-up transformer(s) and switchgear, welfare facilities, electrical cabling and electrical connection, and other associated works - Approved under H16-1327-21. Modification of Conditions 4, 5, 6 & 7 to allow amendments to previously approved/submitted plans

Land at Spalding Power Station West Marsh Road Spalding PE11 2BB

ApprovedReference: H16-0622-26South Holland District Council

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Application summary

Status
Approved
Application type
Not published
Received
3 Jul 2026
Validated
7 Jul 2026
Determination deadline
6 Oct 2026
Local authority
South Holland District Council

Application overview

Construction and operation of an unmanned Battery Energy Storage System ('BESS') with a power capacity of up to 550 megawatt ('MW') with associated works including control and protection systems, power conversion systems (and associated transformers), temperature regulation systems, a main step-up transformer(s) and switchgear, welfare facilities, electrical cabling and electrical connection, and other associated works - Approved under H16-1327-21. Modification of Conditions 4, 5, 6 & 7 to allow amendments to previously approved/submitted plans

Proposal details

Reference
H16-0622-26
Parish
Spalding
Agent
DWD Property and Planning 69 Carter Lane London EC4V 5EQ

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Application location

Land at Spalding Power Station West Marsh Road Spalding PE11 2BB

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Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form Without Personal Details6 Jul 2026View
16181-WDN-XX-XX-DR-A-0500 Rev P03 Indicative BESS General Arrangement PlanGeneral Plans6 Jul 2026View
16181-WDN-XX-XX-DR-A-0600 Rev P03 Indicative BESS General Arrangement ElevationsGeneral Plans6 Jul 2026View
16181-WDN-XX-XX-DR-A-1000 Rev P03 Site Plan Parameter DrawingsGeneral Plans6 Jul 2026View
16181-WDN-XX-XX-DR-A-1010 Rev P03 Site Elevations Parameter DrawingsGeneral Plans6 Jul 2026View
16181-WDN-XX-XX-DR-A-4201 Rev P01 Indicative BESS Plans & ElevationsGeneral Plans6 Jul 2026View
16181-WDN-XX-XX-DR-A-4202 Rev P01 Indicative Switchroom Plans & ElevationsGeneral Plans6 Jul 2026View
16181-WDN-XX-XX-DR-A-4203 Rev P01 Indicative Control Room Plans & ElevationsGeneral Plans6 Jul 2026View
16181-WDN-XX-XX-DR-A-4204 Rev P01 Indicative Storage Plans & ElevationsGeneral Plans6 Jul 2026View
16181-WDN-XX-XX-DR-A-4205 Rev P01 Indicative Welfare Plans & ElevationsGeneral Plans6 Jul 2026View
16181-WDN-XX-XX-DR-A-4206 Rev P01 Indicative Water Tank Plans & SectionsGeneral Plans6 Jul 2026View
16181-WDN-XX-XX-DR-A-4207 Rev P01 Indicative HV Substation Plans & ElevationsGeneral Plans6 Jul 2026View
16181-WDN-XX-XX-DR-A-4208 Rev P01 Indicative Aux Transformer Plans & ElevationsGeneral Plans6 Jul 2026View
16181-WDN-XX-XX-DR-A-5000 Rev P02 Site Location PlanGeneral Plans6 Jul 2026View
16181-WDN-XX-XX-DR-A-4000 Rev P02 Indicative Array Layout Part Plans / Sections - Approved under H16-1327-21General Plans6 Jul 2026View
16181-WDN-XX-XX-DR-A-0600 Rev P02 Indicative BESS General Arrangement Elevations - Approved under H16-1327-21General Plans6 Jul 2026View
16181-WDN-XX-XX-DR-A-0500 Rev P02 Indicative BESS General Arrangement Plan - Approved under H16-1327-21General Plans6 Jul 2026View
16181-WDN-XX-XX-DR-A-4100 Rev P02 Indicative Welfare & Banking Station Part Plans / Sections - Approved under H16-1327-21General Plans6 Jul 2026View
16181-WDN-XX-XX-DR-A-1010 Rev P02 Site Elevations Parameter Drawings - Approved under H16-1327-21General Plans6 Jul 2026View
16181-WDN-XX-XX-DR-A-0320 Rev P02 Site Location Plan - Approved under H16-1327-21General Plans6 Jul 2026View
16181-WDN-XX-XX-DR-A-1000 Rev P02 Site Plan Parameter Drawings - Approved under H16-1327-21General Plans6 Jul 2026View
OWPC57856 Ruben Lopez Catalan, Lincolnshire County Council,Standard Consultee Comments20 Jul 2026View
OWPC58046 Oliver Abrams, SHDC Environmental Protection OfficerStandard Consultee Comments5 Aug 2026View
OWPC58296 David Lancaster, Lincolnshire PoliceStandard Consultee Comments25 Aug 2026View
Lincs Fire and RescueLincs Fire and Rescue23 Jul 2026View
Decision NoticeDecision Notice1 Oct 2026View
Officer Report - PUBLICOfficer Report - PUBLIC1 Oct 2026View
2 July 2026 Notice Under Article 13Supporting Information6 Jul 2026View
2 July 2026 National Grid Electricity Transmission PLC - Notice Under Article 13Supporting Information6 Jul 2026View
June 2026 - Version 3 Environmental & Technical Report Addendum including Flood Risk Assessment & Noise Impact Assessment AddendumSupporting Information6 Jul 2026View
2 July 2026 Spalding Energy Company Limited - Notice Under Article 13Supporting Information6 Jul 2026View
2 July 2026 Spalding Energy Expansion Limited - Notice Under Article 13Supporting Information6 Jul 2026View
2 July 2026 Covering LetterSupporting Information6 Jul 2026View
2 July 2026 Supporting Statement including Decision Notice for H16-1327-21Supporting Information6 Jul 2026View

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Decision & conditions

Approved
Decision Notice 2 July 2026 Supporting Statement including Decision Notice for H16-1327-21
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