Understanding planning · 13 min read
Planning application documents: what to read first
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
Application overview
Proposed development of a Battery Storage Energy System (BESS) including ancillary works and access arrangements (As updated by amended plans and additional information received 31 March 2025).
Proposal details
- Reference
- P24/S3405/FUL
- Agent
- Ben Lewis
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Land adjacent to Cowley Substation, off Blackberry Lane, near Greater Leys, OX44 9NG
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application FormApplication Form | Not published | View |
| Viewpoint Figure Set Jan 25Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| 2025-03-31 Email from Agent - Additional information for NatureSpace - NewtsOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| V6 The Statutory Biodiversity Metric Calculation Tool - Macro enabled tool 23.07.2024Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Call in letterOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| SUPERSEDED 996 01 Landscape Strategy REV GOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| 2024-11-11 Email from AgentOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| SUPERSEDED FRA and SWD StrategyOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Appendices 1-4Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Committee ReportOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| 2025-03-31 Email from AgentOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| 996 02 Landscape Sections Sheet 1 Rev COther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Flood Risk and Surface Water Drainage StrategyOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| 996 03 Landscape Sections Sheet 2 Rev AOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| 2025-01-30 Response to Landscape and Forestry commentsOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Biodiversity Net Gain Statement March 2025Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| 996 01 Landscape Strategy REV JOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Statutory Biodiversity Metric Condition Assessments- Feb24Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Safety Management Plan Issue 1Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Photomontage Methodology Rev AOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Green Belt Statement 31.03.25Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Preliminary Ecological Appraisal February 2025Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| 2025-01-28 - TN1 Cowley TS-CTMP AddendumOther Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Arboricultiral Impact Assessment Dec 2024Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisal V5 Mar 2025Other Plans/Information | Not published | View |
| 3m Palisade Fence and Gate drwgno PSP005-SD-06 rev 02General Plan | Not published | View |
| Site Location Plan drwgno PSP005-SP-01 rev 11General Plan | Not published | View |
| Elevatins & Floor Plans Proposed 40Ft welfare Container drwgno PSP005-SD-10 rev 01General Plan | Not published | View |
| Elevations & Floor Plan Proposed Water Tank and Pump drwgno PSP005-SD-09 rev 01General Plan | Not published | View |
| Access Track drwgno PSP005-SD-08 rev 01General Plan | Not published | View |
| Floor Plan & Section Proposed Customer Substation drwgno PSP005-SD-01 rev 01General Plan | Not published | View |
| Elevations & Floor Plan Proposed Battery Unit drwgno PSP005-SD-04 rev 02General Plan | Not published | View |
| Contextual Elevation Plan drwgno PSP005-EL-01 rev 05 Sheet 1 of 2General Plan | Not published | View |
| Fire Strategy Plan drwgno PSP005-FS-01 rev 05General Plan | Not published | View |
| Elevations & Floor Plan Proposed Client Control Room drwgno PSP005-SD-12 rev 01General Plan | Not published | View |
| CCTV Camera and Post drwgno PSP005-SD-07 rev 01General Plan | Not published | View |
| Site Layout Plan Proposed drwgno PSP005-PL-01 rev 14General Plan | Not published | View |
| Elevations & Floor Plan Proposed Power Conversion system drwgno PSP005-SD-05 rev 01General Plan | Not published | View |
| Elevations & Floor Plan Proposed LV Switchroom drwgno PSP005-SD-13 rev 01General Plan | Not published | View |
| Elevations & Floor Plan Proposed Customer Switchgear drwgno PSP005-SD-02 rev 01General Plan | Not published | View |
| Floor Plan Proposed Customer Substation drwgno PSP005-SD-01 rev 01General Plan | Not published | View |
| Elevations & Floor Plans Proposed 40Ft Spare Parts Container drwgno PSP005-SD-03 rev 01General Plan | Not published | View |
| Contextual Elevation Plan drwgno PSP005-EL-02 rev 05 Sheet 2 of 2General Plan | Not published | View |
| Planning Design & Access Statement 31.03.25General Plan | Not published | View |
| Construction Transport Management PlanSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| SUPERSEDED Viewpoint Figure SetSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| SUPERSEDED Landscape and Visual Impact Appraisal v3Supporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Transport StatementSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| SUPERSEDED Planning Design & Access StatementSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Settings Impact Assessment v1.5Supporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Planning Statement Appendix 1Supporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Cumulative Landscape and Visual Impact AppraisalSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Archeological Desk Based AssessmentSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Agricutural Land Classification ReportSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| SUPERSEDED Preliminary Ecological AppraisalSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| SUPERSEDED Green Belt Statement 16.10.24Supporting documentation | Not published | View |
| SUPERSEDED Arboricultiral Impact AssessmentSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Maps Figure SetSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Validation ChecklistSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| SUPERSEDED Flood Risk Assessment & Surface Water Drainage StrategySupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Noise Assessment v3Supporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Statement of Community InvolvementSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Archaeological Evaluation ReportSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Planning Statement Appendix 2Supporting documentation | Not published | View |
| Site Selection StatementSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| SUPERSEDED Biodiversity Net Gain StatementSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| SUPERSEDED Biodiversity Metric Calculation ToolSupporting documentation | Not published | View |
| 2023-09-29 Covering LetterPre-application advice given | Not published | View |
| DNO Substation (Plan) drwgno PSP001-SD-01 rev01Pre-application advice given | Not published | View |
| DNO Control Room drwgno PSP001-SD-10 rev01Pre-application advice given | Not published | View |
| Power Conversion System drwgno PSP001-SD-06 rev01Pre-application advice given | Not published | View |
| DNO Substation (Section)[55] drwgno PSP001-SD-02 rev01Pre-application advice given | Not published | View |
| Aux Transformer drwgno PSP001-SD-11 rev01Pre-application advice given | Not published | View |
| Access Track drwgno PSP001-SD-09 rev01Pre-application advice given | Not published | View |
| 2023-05-11 Historic England LetterPre-application advice given | Not published | View |
| Location Plan drwgno PSP005-SP-01 rev01Pre-application advice given | Not published | View |
| 2.4m Welded V-Mesh Security Fence and Gate drwgno PSP001-SD-07 rev01Pre-application advice given | Not published | View |
| Customer Switchgear drwgno PSP001-SD-03 rev01Pre-application advice given | Not published | View |
| Spare Parts Container drwgno PSP001-SD-04 rev01 40FtPre-application advice given | Not published | View |
| CCTV Camera and Post drwgno PSP001-SD-08 rev01Pre-application advice given | Not published | View |
| Battery Unit drwgno PSP001-SD-05 rev01Pre-application advice given | Not published | View |
| Application FormPre-application advice given | Not published | View |
| Penso boards final versionPre-application advice given | Not published | View |
| PSP005-PL-01 rev05 - Proposed Site Layout PlanPre-application advice given | Not published | View |
| Cowley FAQs Updated[67]Pre-application advice given | Not published | View |
| 2023-11-27 Email from AgentPre-application advice given | Not published | View |
| 996 01 Landscape StrategyPre-application advice given | Not published | View |
| 2025-01-09 Letter ResponsePre-application advice given | Not published | View |
| 23095-001-A3Pre-application advice given | Not published | View |
| 2023-10-23 Email from AgentPre-application advice given | Not published | View |
| Access LocationsPre-application advice given | Not published | View |
| 23095-003-A3Pre-application advice given | Not published | View |
| 23095-002-A3Pre-application advice given | Not published | View |
| South BNG Decision Notice InformationDecision | Not published | View |
| Committee ReportDecision | Not published | View |
| Decision NoticeDecision | Not published | View |
| Site Layout Plan Proposed drwgno PSP005-PL-01 rev 14Decision | Not published | View |
| Floor Plan Proposed Customer Substation drwgno PSP005-SD-01 rev 01Decision | Not published | View |
| Floor Plan & Section Proposed Customer Substation drwgno PSP005-SD-01 rev 01Decision | Not published | View |
| Fire Strategy Plan drwgno PSP005-FS-01 rev 05Decision | Not published | View |
| Elevations & Floor Plans Proposed 40Ft Spare Parts Container drwgno PSP005-SD-03 rev 01Decision | Not published | View |
| Elevations & Floor Plan Proposed Customer Switchgear drwgno PSP005-SD-02 rev 01Decision | Not published | View |
| Elevations & Floor Plan Proposed Power Conversion system drwgno PSP005-SD-05 rev 01Decision | Not published | View |
| Elevations & Floor Plan Proposed Client Control Room drwgno PSP005-SD-12 rev 01Decision | Not published | View |
| Access Track drwgno PSP005-SD-08 rev 01Decision | Not published | View |
| Elevations & Floor Plan Proposed Water Tank and Pump drwgno PSP005-SD-09 rev 01Decision | Not published | View |
| Contextual Elevation Plan drwgno PSP005-EL-02 rev 05 Sheet 2 of 2Decision | Not published | View |
| CCTV Camera and Post drwgno PSP005-SD-07 rev 01Decision | Not published | View |
| Elevations & Floor Plan Proposed LV Switchroom drwgno PSP005-SD-13 rev 01Decision | Not published | View |
| Contextual Elevation Plan drwgno PSP005-EL-01 rev 05 Sheet 1 of 2Decision | Not published | View |
| 3m Palisade Fence and Gate drwgno PSP005-SD-06 rev 02Decision | Not published | View |
| Site Location Plan drwgno PSP005-SP-01 rev 11Decision | Not published | View |
| Elevations & Floor Plan Proposed Battery Unit drwgno PSP005-SD-04 rev 02Decision | Not published | View |
| Elevatins & Floor Plans Proposed 40Ft welfare Container drwgno PSP005-SD-10 rev 01Decision | Not published | View |
| 996 02 Landscape Sections Sheet 1 Rev CDecision | Not published | View |
| 996 01 Landscape Strategy REV JDecision | Not published | View |
| 996 03 Landscape Sections Sheet 2 Rev ADecision | Not published | View |
| Draft Legal agreementLegal Agreement (redacted) | Not published | View |
| Final Legal AgreementLegal Agreement (redacted) | Not published | View |
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Decision & conditions
South BNG Decision Notice Information Committee Report Decision Notice Site Layout Plan Proposed drwgno PSP005-PL-01 rev 14 Floor Plan Proposed Customer Substation drwgno PSP005-SD-01 rev 01 Floor Plan & Section Proposed Customer Substation drwgno PSP005-SD-01 rev 01 Fire Strategy Plan drwgno PSP005-FS-01 rev 05 Elevations & Floor Plans Proposed 40Ft Spare Parts Container drwgno PSP005-SD-03 rev 01 Elevations & Floor Plan Proposed Customer Switchgear drwgno PSP005-SD-02 rev 01 Elevations & Floor Plan Proposed Power Conversion system drwgno PSP005-SD-05 rev 01 Elevations & Floor Plan Proposed Client Control Room drwgno PSP005-SD-12 rev 01 Access Track drwgno PSP005-SD-08 rev 01 Elevations & Floor Plan Proposed Water Tank and Pump drwgno PSP005-SD-09 rev 01 Contextual Elevation Plan drwgno PSP005-EL-02 rev 05 Sheet 2 of 2 CCTV Camera and Post drwgno PSP005-SD-07 rev 01 Elevations & Floor Plan Proposed LV Switchroom drwgno PSP005-SD-13 rev 01 Contextual Elevation Plan drwgno PSP005-EL-01 rev 05 Sheet 1 of 2 3m Palisade Fence and Gate drwgno PSP005-SD-06 rev 02 Site Location Plan drwgno PSP005-SP-01 rev 11 Elevations & Floor Plan Proposed Battery Unit drwgno PSP005-SD-04 rev 02 Elevatins & Floor Plans Proposed 40Ft welfare Container drwgno PSP005-SD-10 rev 01 996 02 Landscape Sections Sheet 1 Rev C 996 01 Landscape Strategy REV J 996 03 Landscape Sections Sheet 2 Rev APlanning conditions
Conditions aren’t listed here. Read the council decision notice for the full decision and conditions.
