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Planning application documents: what to read first
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Application overview
Discharge of General Biodiversity Gain (BNG) condition on application ref. P26/S0920/S73 Variation of Conditions 2 (Approved plans), 5 (Levels), 6 (Construction Environmental Management Plan for Biodiversity), 7 (Landscaping), 8 (Tree protection and Arboricultural Method Statement), 9 (Surface water drainage) and 10 (Construction Traffic Management Plan) and updated Biodiversity Net Gain strategy on planning application P24/S3405/FUL (Proposed development of a Battery Storage Energy System (BESS) including ancillary works and access arrangements).
Proposal details
- Reference
- P26/S3791/DIS
- Agent
- Ben Lewis
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Land adjacent to Cowley Substation off Blackberry Lane near Greater Leys OX44 9NG
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Documents 9 of 9
| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Application FormApplication Form | Not published | View |
| Map 1 On-site Proposed Habitats PlanPlan | Not published | View |
| Map 2 On-site Baseline Habitats PlanPlan | Not published | View |
| Biodiversity Gain PlanSupporting Document | Not published | View |
| Biodiversity Net Gain StrategySupporting Document | Not published | View |
| Habitat Management & Monitoring PlanSupporting Document | Not published | View |
| BNG Statutory MetricSupporting Document | Not published | View |
| Ecology ResponseConsultation Response - Internal | Not published | View |
| DM DIS Decision Letter pdfDecision | Not published | View |
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Decision & conditions
Discharge Details Agreed
DM DIS Decision Letter pdf Planning conditions
Conditions aren’t listed here. Read the council decision notice for the full decision and conditions.
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- P16/S4722/TCAVarious trees G447 - English Oak - Sever ivy at base to allow dieback before next re-inspection. T448 - Elm - Fell dead elm/ivy covered. T449 - Ash - Re-pollard 4-6m. T451 - Ash - sever ivy at base to allow dieback before next re-inspection. Monitor. Pollard 4-6m. T452 - Horse Chestnut - pollard 4-6m. T454 - Ash - re-pollard 4m. T461 - Horse Chestnut - Sever ivy at base to allow dieback before next re-inspection. T462 - Ash - Fell T463 - Willow - Pollard 2-3m. T464 - Ash - Remove deadwood. T465 - Ash - Pollard 4-6m. Remove deadwood. G468 - Horse Chestnut - Sever ivy at base to allow dieback before next re-inspection. G469 - Elm - fell. G470 - Sycamore - Sever ivy at base to allow dieback before next re-inspection. T472 - Ash - Sever ivy at base to allow dieback before next re-inspection. T475 - Ash - Sever ivy at base to allow dieback before next re-inspection. T476 - English Oak - Sever ivy at base to allow dieback before next re-inspection. T477 - White Willow - Clear fallen stem. Pollard co-dominant stem 2m other stem at 4-6m. T482 - Ash - Severy ivy. Height reduction 35%. Pollard stem over cable to 6-8m. Remove deadwood. G483 - Elm - fell. T489 - Ash - fell. T490 - Common Lime - clear suckers for 1.5m around stem to allow inspection; leave a do-nut of suckers around the tree. T492 - Horse Chestnut - Fell, remove and burn arisings. T494 - Weeping Willow - long term - re-pollard. Remarks:Rec CA works0application · Linked by the council
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- P20/S0097/SCRScreening opinion request to install an underground electrical cable of approximately 8.2 km in length from Cowley substation to various locations along the southern edge of Oxford.EIA not required0application · Linked by the council
- P20/S0562/FULInstallation of 33kV Underground Cable (as amended by plans received on 20 April 2020)Planning Permission is Granted0application · Linked by the council
- P20/S2296/DISDischarge of Condition 8 (Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMO)) of application P20/S0562/FUL. Installation of 33kV Underground Cable.Discharge Details Agreed0application · Linked by the council
- P20/S2440/DISDischarge of condition 5 - Archaeological Written Scheme of Investigation on application ref. P20/S0562/FUL Installation of 33kV Underground Cable (as amended by plans received on 20 April 2020) P20/S0562/FULDischarge Details Agreed0application · Linked by the council
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- P21/S0467/DISDischarge of condition 7 (Reinstatement works) on P20/S0562/FUL Installation of 33kV Underground Cable.Discharge Decision Issued0application · Linked by the council
- P21/S3848/OHNotification of Permitted Development and Prior Approval Request at Cowley Substation. Installation of new earthing transformer.Prior Approval Agreed0application · Linked by the council
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- P22/S2220/FULUnderground cable route to connect Dodwells solar farm to Cowley substation.Planning Permission is Granted0application · Linked by the council
- P23/S3488/SCRScreening Opinion on proposed development of a battery energy storage system.EIA not required0application · Linked by the council
- P24/S2223/DISDischarge of condition 8 (archaeological watching brief) on application P22/S1541/FUL (appeal ref APP/Q3115/W/22/3308675) (Installation of renewable led energy generating station comprising ground-mounted photovoltaic solar arrays and battery-based electricity storage containers together with substation, inverter/transformer stations, site accesses, internal access tracks, security measures, access gates, other ancillary infrastructure, landscaping and biodiversity enhancements).Discharge Details Agreed0application · Linked by the council
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- P24/S2446/DISDischarge of condition 10 (Construction Environmental Management Plan - Biodiversity) on planning application P22/S1541/FUL (as allowed by appeal reference APP/Q3115/W/22/3308675 - Application under Section 73 (of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990) for the variation of condition 3 on application P20/S4360/FUL - to extend the time limiting restriction of the operational life of the proposed development from 35 to 40 years resolving the discrepancy between condition 3 and condition 19).Discharge Details Agreed0application · Linked by the council
- P24/S2397/DISDischarge of condition 7(Construction Traffic Management Plan) on application P22/S1541/FUL (appeal ref APP/Q3115/W/22/3308675) (Application under Section 73 (of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990) for the variation of condition 3 on application P20/S4360/FUL to extend the time limiting restriction of the operational life of the proposed development from 35 to 40 years resolving the discrepancy between condition 3 and condition 19).Discharge Details Agreed0application · Linked by the council
- P24/S2412/DISDischarge of condition 4 (Landscaping) and 5 (Landscaping Management) on application P22/S1541/FUL - Appeal reference APP/Q3115/W/22/3308675 (Application under Section 73 (of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990) for the variation of condition 3 on application P20/S4360/FUL - to extend the time limiting restriction of the operational life of the proposed development from 35 to 40 years resolving the discrepancy between condition 3 and condition 19).Discharge Details Rejected0application · Linked by the council
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- P24/S3539/SCRScreening opinion for application P24/S3405/FUL.EIA not required0application · Linked by the council
- P24/S3896/SCRRequest for a formal Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Opinion for a proposed development located by Cowley Substation.EIA not required0application · Linked by the council
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- P26/S0396/SCOEnvironmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Scoping Opinion in relation to the proposed residential-led mixed use community.Scoping opinion issued0application · Linked by the council
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- P63/M0183ESTABLISHMENT OF A 400/132 KV ELECTRICITY SUB-STATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF ACCESS ROAD.Planning Permission0application · Linked by the council
- P64/M0048/OHOverhead lines Sandford on Thames and Garsington voltage 11,000 A.C. - 0application · Linked by the council
- P64/M0573/OHOverhead transmission line.O/H Electricity-No objection0application · Linked by the council
- P80/N0276/OCCUse of road for the purpose of access to the adjoining proposed gypsy caravan site.Refusal of Planning Permission0application · Linked by the council
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