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Application overview
Installation of ground mounted photovoltaic solar panels and battery energy storage system to supply electrical power to Pangbourne Technology Centre; associated plant, plant enclosure and cabling; access driveway; landscaping; and ancillary works (Additional information received 15 November 2024 and amended plans and information received 5 March 2025).
Proposal details
- Reference
- P24/S2309/FUL
- Agent
- Mr Carl Housden
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application FormApplication Form | Not published | View |
| SUPERSEDED PBP-ACM-00-ZZ-DR-LA-1001 - Landscape Strategy Illustrative PlanOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| SUPERSEDED PBP-ACM-00-ZZ-DR-LA-6011 - Illustrative Landscape Sections 2Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Landscape Mitigation Strategy and Management PlanOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| SUPERSEDED PBP-ACM-00-ZZ-DR-LA-2102 - Illustrative Landscape Planting Plan 1 of 2Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| SUPERSEDED PBP-ACM-00-ZZ-DR-LA-1000 - Landscape Strategy General ArrangementOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| SUPERSEDED PBP-ACM-00-ZZ-DR-LA-2101 - Landscape Strategy Planting Plan 2 of 2Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| SUPERSEDED PBP-ACM-00-ZZ-DR-LA-6000 - Landscape Sections 1Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| SUPERSEDED PBP-ACM-00-ZZ-DR-LA-6010 - Illustrative Landscape Sections 1Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| SUPERSEDED PBP-ACM-00-ZZ-DR-LA-2103 - Illustrative Landscape Planting Plan 2 of 2Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| SUPERSEDED PBP-ACM-00-ZZ-DR-LA-2100 - Landscape Strategy Planting Plan 1 of 2Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| SUPERSEDED PBP-ACM-00-ZZ-DR-LA-6001 - Landscape Sections 2Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| SUPERSEDED PBP-ACM-00-ZZ-DR-LA-2000 - Landscape Planting ScheduleOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| PBP-ACM-00-ZZ-DR-LA-6010 P02 - Illustrative Landscape Sections 1Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| PBP-ACM-00-ZZ-DR-LA-6001 P02 - Landscape Sections 2Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| PBP-ACM-00-ZZ-DR-LA-1000 P02 - Landscape Strategy General ArrangementOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Landscape Design StatementOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| PBP-ACM-00-ZZ-DR-LA-6000 P02 - Landscape Sections 1Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| PBP-ACM-00-ZZ-DR-LA-2103 P02 - Illustrative Landscape Planting Plan 2 of 2Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| PBP-ACM-00-ZZ-DR-LA-2101 P03 - Landscape Strategy Planting Plan 2 of 2Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| PBP-ACM-00-ZZ-DR-LA-2100 P03 - Landscape Strategy Planting Plan 1 of 2Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| PBP-ACM-00-ZZ-DR-LA-6012 P01 - Illustrative Landscape Sections 3Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| PBP-ACM-00-ZZ-DR-LA-2102 P02 - Illustrative Landscape Planting Plan 1 of 2Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| PBP-ACM-00-ZZ-DR-LA-1001 P03 - Landscape Strategy Illustrative PlanOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| PBP-ACM-00-ZZ-DR-LA-6002 P02 - Landscape Sections 3Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| PBP-ACM-00-ZZ-DR-LA-2001 P02 - Planting NotesOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| PBP-ACM-00-ZZ-DR-LA-6011 P02 - Illustrative Landscape Sections 2Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| PBP-ACM-00-ZZ-DR-LA-2000 P02- Landscape Planting ScheduleOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Landscape Maintenance & Management PlanOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| BNG S106 Pangbourne Solar updated 09 01 26 DRAFTOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Location Plan drwgno 5BD226354 1Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| 5B Solar Panel Grass CutterOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Archaeological EvaluationOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Response to Ecology CommentsOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Planning Response to LPAOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Built Heritage ResponseOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Block Plan drwgno 5BD226354 5General Plan | Not published | View |
| Long & Cross Section Plans drwgno 5BD226354 6General Plan | Not published | View |
| Long & Cross Section Plan drwgno 5BD226354 6General Plan | Not published | View |
| Location Plan drwgno 5BD226354 1General Plan | Not published | View |
| Block Elevations Proposed drwgno 5BD226354 8General Plan | Not published | View |
| Landscape Strategy Plan drwgno LN-LP-09 FGeneral Plan | Not published | View |
| Block Plan Existing drwgno 5BD226354 4General Plan | Not published | View |
| Constraints and Opportunities drwgno 5BD226354 10General Plan | Not published | View |
| Topographic Survey Sheet 5 drwgno UAU3032 AGeneral Plan | Not published | View |
| Topographic Survey Sheet 4 drwgno UAU3032 AGeneral Plan | Not published | View |
| Topographic Survey Sheet 3 drwgno UAU3032 AGeneral Plan | Not published | View |
| Topographic Survey Sheet 1 drwgno UAU3032 AGeneral Plan | Not published | View |
| Topographic Survey Sheet 2 drwgno UAU3032 AGeneral Plan | Not published | View |
| Elevations & Floor Plan Substation drwgno 5BD226354 7General Plan | Not published | View |
| Overview and Technical JustificationSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Major Validation ChecklistSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Design and Access Statement (Part 1)Supporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Arboricultural Impact AssessmentSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Landscape Visual Impact Assessment (Part 2)Supporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Cultural Heritage AssessmentSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage 3Supporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage 1Supporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Planning StatementSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Design and Access Statement (Part 2)Supporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Landscape Visual Impact Assessment (Part 1)Supporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Ecological ReportSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage 2.Supporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Transport StatementSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Geo Environmental Phase 1 Desk Study 3Supporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Noise AssessmentSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Glint & Glare AssessmentSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Geo Environmental Phase 1 Desk Study 2Supporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Geo Environmental Phase 1 Desk Study 1Supporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Landscape Strategy Plan (19-07-24)Supporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Biodiversity Net Gain ReportSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Letter from WSP 2021-01-06Pre-application advice given | Not published | View |
| 2021-01-06 Officer ResponsePre-application advice given | Not published | View |
| 2020-10-26 Cover LetterPre-application advice given | Not published | View |
| Site Plan drwgno PGB 01Pre-application advice given | Not published | View |
| Application FormPre-application advice given | Not published | View |
| Dig Safely Measures to avoid injury and damage to gas pipes: SGN - SGN Plant Protection TeamConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2024-08-31 SSEN Response Email: SGN - SGN Plant Protection TeamConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| Know what's below: SGN - SGN Plant Protection TeamConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2024-07-31 Response Email: SGN - SGN Plant Protection TeamConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| Customer Letter: SGN - SGN Plant Protection TeamConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 34248968 SGN: SGN - SGN Plant Protection TeamConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| Valve safety advice: SGN - SGN Plant Protection TeamConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| Map key: SGN - SGN Plant Protection TeamConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| SSEN 34248968: SGN - SGN Plant Protection TeamConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2024-08-01 Response: SGN - SGN Plant Protection TeamConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| SSE Networks Plant Affected Letter: SGN - SGN Plant Protection TeamConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| Watch it SSEN Dist: SGN - SGN Plant Protection TeamConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| SSEN Guide to Interpreting: SGN - SGN Plant Protection TeamConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2024-08-30 Response: ENG - Drainage - (South&Vale)Consultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| 0 2024 May Offsite BNG Guidance Note3: CSO - Ecology Team (South and Vale)Consultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| 2024-10-04 WebComment 1: CSO - Ecology Team (South and Vale)Consultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| 2025-02-05 WebComment 1: CSO - Ecology Team (South and Vale)Consultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| 2024-09-11 WebComment 1: GOH - Goring Heath Parish CouncilConsultation Response - Parish | Not published | View |
| 2024-08-13 WebComment 1: HHP - Env. Protection TeamConsultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| 2024-08-13 Response: OV1 - Oxfordshire County Council - Single ResponseConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2024-08-14 WebComment 1: HHA - Air QualityConsultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| 2025-03-17 WebComment 1: WHI - Whitchurch Parish CouncilConsultation Response - Parish | Not published | View |
| 2024-12-19 WebComment 1: CON - Heritage Officer (South and Vale)Consultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| 0 p24s2309ful nov 2024 amends pangbourne technology centre: LAN - Landscape Architect (South and Vale)Consultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| 2024-12-19 WebComment 1: LAN - Landscape Architect (South and Vale)Consultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| 0 2024-12-19 ETU Solar farm and battery storage with associated works as amended: CON - Heritage Officer (South and Vale)Consultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| 0 p24s2309ful march 2025 amends: LAN - Landscape Architect (South and Vale)Consultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| 2025-03-20 WebComment 1: LAN - Landscape Architect (South and Vale)Consultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| 2024-08-19 Response: HBM - Historic England (London and South East Region)Consultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2024-08-21 Response: OV1 - Oxfordshire County Council - Single ResponseConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 0 2024-08-21 ETU Solar farm and battery storage with associated works: CON - Heritage Officer (South and Vale)Consultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| 2024-08-22 WebComment 1: CON - Heritage Officer (South and Vale)Consultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| 2024-08-22 WebComment 1: LAN - Landscape Architect (South and Vale)Consultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| 2024-08-22 WebComment 1: FOR - Forestry Officer (South and Vale)Consultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| 0 p24s2309ful land to the north and west of pangbourne technolo1: LAN - Landscape Architect (South and Vale)Consultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| 2025-04-23 Response: PSA - Government Pipeline & StorageConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 0 2025-03-26 ETU Solar farm and battery storage with associated works - as amended: CON - Heritage Officer (South and Vale)Consultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| 2025-03-26 WebComment 1: CON - Heritage Officer (South and Vale)Consultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| 0 Land to the north and west of Pangbourne Technology Centre Whitchurch Hill Solar Array P24 S2309 FUL August 2024: CCO - The Chilterns National LandscapeConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2024-08-28 WebComment 1: CCO - The Chilterns National LandscapeConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2024-08-27 Response: SGN - SGN Plant Protection TeamConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2024-11-29 Response: OV1 - Oxfordshire County Council - Single ResponseConsultation Response - External | Not published | View |
| 2024-08-31 WebComment 1: The Slabs, Whitchurch Hill, Reading, RG8 7NULetter of representation | Not published | View |
| 2024-08-30 WebComment 1: The Slabs, Whitchurch Hill, Reading, RG8 7NULetter of representation | Not published | View |
| 2024-08-30 WebComment 1: The Thatched Cottage, Bozedown Drive, Whitchurch Hill, Reading, RG8 7PELetter of representation | Not published | View |
| 2024-09-03 WebComment 1: 19 Hill Bottom Close, Whitchurch Hill, Reading, RG8 7PXLetter of representation | Not published | View |
| 2025-05-06 Response: The Old Lodge, Whitchurch Hill, Reading, RG8 7NULetter of representation | Not published | View |
| 2024-09-12 WebComment 1: 17 Hillside, Hardwick Road, Whitchurch On Thames, Reading, RG8 7HLLetter of representation | Not published | View |
| 2025-04-13 WebComment 1: Hillside Cottage, Whitchurch Hill, Reading, RG8 7NULetter of representation | Not published | View |
| 2025-04-14 WebComment 1: The Thatched Cottage, Bozedown Drive, Whitchurch Hill, Reading, RG8 7PELetter of representation | Not published | View |
| 0 pdf P24SODCS2309FULLetter of representation | Not published | View |
| 2024-08-15 WebComment 1Letter of representation | Not published | View |
| Photo of site from boundary of Old Lodge: The Old Lodge, Whitchurch Hill, Reading, RG8 7NULetter of representation | Not published | View |
| 2024-12-16 Response: The Old Lodge, Whitchurch Hill, Reading, RG8 7NULetter of representation | Not published | View |
| Photo of site from road B471: The Old Lodge, Whitchurch Hill, Reading, RG8 7NULetter of representation | Not published | View |
| 2024-09-18 WebComment 1: 10 Bec Tithe, Whitchurch Hill, Reading, RG8 7NPLetter of representation | Not published | View |
| 2024-08-16 WebComment 1Letter of representation | Not published | View |
| 2024-08-28 WebComment 1: Woodbury, Whitchurch Hill, Reading, RG8 7NULetter of representation | Not published | View |
| 2024-08-26 WebComment 1: 42 West Chiltern, Woodcote, Reading, RG8 0SGLetter of representation | Not published | View |
| 2024-08-26 WebComment: Hillside Cottage, Whitchurch Hill, Reading, RG8 7NULetter of representation | Not published | View |
| 2024-08-26 WebComment 1: 1 Enigma Estate, Coldharbour, Goring Heath, Reading, RG8 7SZLetter of representation | Not published | View |
| 2024-08-26 WebComment 1: 1 Enigma Estate, Coldharbour, Goring Heath, Reading, RG8 7SZLetter of representation | Not published | View |
| 0 woodbury objection to planning: Woodbury, Whitchurch Hill, Reading, RG8 7NULetter of representation | Not published | View |
| 2024-08-28 WebComment 1: Ebony, Old Gardens, Whitchurch On Thames, Reading, RG8 7EHLetter of representation | Not published | View |
| 2024-08-26 WebComment 1: 2 Gorse Cottages, Greenmore, Woodcote, Reading, RG8 0RHLetter of representation | Not published | View |
| 2024-08-27 WebComment 1: Chaldon,, Pangbourne Road, Upper Basildon,, Berkshire, RG8 8LNLetter of representation | Not published | View |
| 2024-08-28 WebComment 1: 14 Hill Bottom Close, Whitchurch Hill, Reading, RG8 7PXLetter of representation | Not published | View |
| 2024-08-26 WebComment 1: 14 Hill Bottom Close, Whitchurch Hill, Reading, RG8 7PXLetter of representation | Not published | View |
| 2024-08-28 WebComment 1: The Limes, 14 Swanston Field, Whitchurch On Thames, Reading, RG8 7HPLetter of representation | Not published | View |
| 2024-08-25 WebComment 1: 22 Orchard Coombe, Whitchurch Hill, Reading, RG8 7QLLetter of representation | Not published | View |
| 2024-08-27 WebComment 1: Oakwood House, Whitchurch Hill, Reading, RG8 7PNLetter of representation | Not published | View |
| 2024-08-27 WebComment 1: April Cottage, Hill Bottom, Whitchurch Hill, Reading, RG8 7PULetter of representation | Not published | View |
| 2024-08-30 WebComment 1: 28 Manor Road, Whitchurch On Thames, Reading, RG8 7EULetter of representation | Not published | View |
| 2024-08-29 WebComment 1: The Old Lodge, Whitchurch Hill, Reading, RG8 7NULetter of representation | Not published | View |
| 0 stopthesolarfarmsNOW14pages1: The Slabs, Whitchurch Hill, Reading, RG8 7NULetter of representation | Not published | View |
| 0 stopthesolarfarmsNOW14pages: The Slabs, Whitchurch Hill, Reading, RG8 7NULetter of representation | Not published | View |
| 0 Problem with Solar Farms CPRE (1)-compressed: The Slabs, Whitchurch Hill, Reading, RG8 7NULetter of representation | Not published | View |
| 2026 09 22 Draft s106 Clean updatedLegal Agreement (redacted) | Not published | View |
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