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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.

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

ApprovedReference: H16-1327-21South Holland District Council

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Application summary

Status
Approved
Application type
Not published
Received
21 Dec 2021
Validated
21 Dec 2021
Determination deadline
15 Jun 2023
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.

Proposal details

Reference
H16-1327-21
Parish
Spalding
Agent
DWD LLP 6 New Bridge Street London EC4V 6AB

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Application location

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

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Documents 27 of 27

DocumentPublishedAction
Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form Without Personal Details22 Dec 2021View
16181-WDN-XX-DR-A-4000 Rev P02 Indicative Array Layout Part Plans/SectionsGeneral Plans22 Dec 2021View
16181- WDN- XX- XX- DR- A- 0600 Rev P02 Interactive Bess General Arrangement ElevationsGeneral Plans22 Dec 2021View
16181- WDN- XX- XX- DR- A- 0500 Rev P02 Indicative Bess General Arrangement PlanGeneral Plans22 Dec 2021View
16181- WDN- XX- XX- DR- A- 4100 Rev P02 Indicative Welfare & Banking Station Part Plans/SectionsGeneral Plans22 Dec 2021View
16181- WDN- XX- XX- DR- A- 1010 Rev P02 Site Elevations Parameter DrawingsGeneral Plans22 Dec 2021View
16181- WDN- XX- XX- DR- A- 0320 Rev P02 0 Site Location PlanGeneral Plans22 Dec 2021View
16181- WDN- XX- XX- DR- A- 1000 Rev P02 Site Plan Parameter DrawingsGeneral Plans22 Dec 2021View
OWPC31711 Ian Marshman - Historic Environment Officer, Historic Environment OfficerStandard Consultee Comments11 Jan 2022View
OWPC31728 Steve Branson, SHDCStandard Consultee Comments11 Jan 2022View
OWPC31834 Annette Faulkner - Lincolnshire Bat Group, 65 London RoadStandard Consultee Comments20 Jan 2022View
Decision NoticeDecision Notice14 Jun 2023View
Section 106 AgreementSection 106 Agreement13 Jun 2023View
Officer Report - PUBLICOfficer Report - PUBLIC8 Sept 2022View
Officer Report - PUBLICOfficer Report - PUBLIC14 Jun 2023View
Design and Access StatementDesign and Access Statement22 Dec 2021View
Covering LetterSupporting Information22 Dec 2021View
DWD Ref: 14278A Planning Statement - December 2021Supporting Information22 Dec 2021View
1433618-1 5 (Final) Environmental & Technical Report - December 2021Supporting Information22 Dec 2021View
1433618-11 4 (Final) Appendix A - Accepted Environmental Envelope for Spalding Energy Park Bess Site - December 2021Supporting Information22 Dec 2021View
1433618-10 4 (Final) Appendix B- Outline Construction Environmental Management Plan (Cemp) Aspect-Specific Management Plans - December 2021Supporting Information22 Dec 2021View
1433618-29 3 (Final) Appendix C - Ecological Impact Assessment - December 2021Supporting Information22 Dec 2021View
1433618-27 3 (Final) Appendix D - Ground Conditions Phase 1 Preliminary Environmental Risk Assessment - December 2021Supporting Information22 Dec 2021View
1433618-28 3 (Final) Appendix E - Flood Risk Assessment - December 2021Supporting Information22 Dec 2021View
1433618-8 3 (Final) Appendix F - Indicative Landscaping Plan - December 2021Supporting Information22 Dec 2021View
1433618-9 3(Final) Appendix G - Noise Impact Assessment - December 2021Supporting Information22 Dec 2021View
1433618-14 4 (Final) Appendix H - Transport Statement - December 2021Supporting Information22 Dec 2021View

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