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Planning application for the construction and operation of a battery energy storage system (bess), in addition to the construction of associated infrastructure including inverters; transformers; switchgear; control room; DNO room; welfare and storage buildings; fencing and security infrastructure; CCTV; access track; emergency access track; underground water tank; drainage attenuation, and landscaping.

Land Adjacent To Hinksford Substation Hinksford Lane Hinksford Kingswinford DY6 0BA

Application approved with conditionsReference: 24/00190/FULMSouth Staffordshire Council

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  2. Application Validated Date

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  3. Determination Deadline

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  4. Last Advertised In Press Date

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  5. Last Site Notice Posted Date

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  7. Latest Site Notice Expiry Date

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  8. Standard Consultation Date

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  10. Actual Committee Date

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  11. Decision Issued Date

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  14. Permission Expiry Date

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Application summary

Status
Application approved with conditions
Application type
Major Full Application
Received
26 Feb 2024
Validated
26 Feb 2024
Determination deadline
27 May 2024
Local authority
South Staffordshire Council

Application overview

Planning application for the construction and operation of a battery energy storage system (bess), in addition to the construction of associated infrastructure including inverters; transformers; switchgear; control room; DNO room; welfare and storage buildings; fencing and security infrastructure; CCTV; access track; emergency access track; underground water tank; drainage attenuation, and landscaping.

Proposal details

Reference
24/00190/FULM
Alternative references
PP-12807717
Ward
Himley & Swindon
Parish
SWINDON
Agent
Mr Jonathan Coombs

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Application location

Land Adjacent To Hinksford Substation Hinksford Lane Hinksford Kingswinford DY6 0BA

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COMMITTEE REPORT - 28.01.2025Officer Report · PDF6 Mar 2025View
DECISION NOTICEDecision Notice · PDF6 Mar 2025View
COMPLETED UNILATERAL UNDERTAKINGSection 106 · PDF5 Mar 2025View
LANDSCAPE AND VISUAL APPRAISALDocuments · PDF29 Nov 2024View
UPDATED BNG METRICDocuments29 Nov 2024View
BIODIVERSITY ENHANCEMENT MANAGEMENT PLANDocuments · PDF29 Nov 2024View
BIODIVERSITY NET GAIN DESIGN STAGE ASSESSMENTDocuments · PDF29 Nov 2024View
OUTLINE BATTERY FIRE SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLANDocuments · PDF27 Nov 2024View
FIRE CHECKLISTDocuments · PDF21 Nov 2024View
UTILITIES PLANApproved Plan · PDF15 Oct 2024View
PROPOSED SITE PLAN 1-500Approved Plan · PDF15 Oct 2024View
PROPOSED SITE PLAN 1-250Approved Plan · PDF15 Oct 2024View
PROPOSED ELEVATIONSApproved Plan · PDF15 Oct 2024View
PROPOSED ELEVATIONSApproved Plan · PDF15 Oct 2024View
FIRE SAFETY PLANApproved Plan · PDF15 Oct 2024View
BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS (BESS) PLANNING CHECKLISTAmended · PDF15 Oct 2024View
FIRE SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLANAmended · PDF15 Oct 2024View
BIODIVERSITY NET GAIN METRICSuperseded21 Aug 2024View
LANDSCAPE AND VISUAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTAmended · PDF13 Aug 2024View
FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT AND SURFACE WATER DRAINAGE STRATEGYApproved Plan · PDF13 Aug 2024View
OUTLINE CONSTRUCTION SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PLANAmended · PDF13 Aug 2024View
RESPONSE TO FLOOD RISK TEAMAmended · PDF13 Aug 2024View
BESS CHECKLISTDocuments · PDF18 Jul 2024View
FIRE HYDRANT CONNECTIONPlans and Drawings · PDF8 Jul 2024View
REBUTTAL LETTERDocuments · PDF28 Jun 2024View
DRAINAGE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALDocuments · PDF28 Jun 2024View
PROPOSED PLAN 1.500Superseded · PDF21 Jun 2024View
HEIGHTS PARAMETER PLANApproved Plan · PDF21 Jun 2024View
EXISITNG PLAN WITH TPOApproved Plan · PDF21 Jun 2024View
EXISTING PLANApproved Plan · PDF21 Jun 2024View
AERIAL PLANApproved Plan · PDF21 Jun 2024View
CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLANAmended · PDF21 Jun 2024View
BESS TECHNICAL NOTESDocuments · PDF21 Jun 2024View
LANDSCAPE PLANApproved Plan · PDF21 Jun 2024View
RESPONSE TO STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL FLOOD RISK TEAMDocuments · PDF21 Jun 2024View
OUTLINE CONSTRUCTION SURFACE WATER MANAGMENT PLANSuperseded · PDF21 Jun 2024View
FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT AND SURFACE WATER DRAINAGE STRATEGYSuperseded · PDF21 Jun 2024View
LOCATION PLANApproved Plan · PDF21 Jun 2024View
MICRO SITING PLANApproved Plan · PDF21 Jun 2024View
PROPOSED PLAN 1.1250Approved Plan · PDF21 Jun 2024View
BESS NOISE ASSESSMENTApproved Plan · PDF21 Jun 2024View
BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS (BESS) PLANNING CHECKLISTSuperseded · PDF13 Mar 2024View
APPLICATION FORM REDACTEDApplication Form (Redacted) · PDF26 Feb 2024View
EXISTING PLAN WITH TOPOApproved Plan · PDF26 Feb 2024View
HEIGHTS PARAMETER PLANSuperseded · PDF26 Feb 2024View
LOCATION PLANSuperseded · PDF26 Feb 2024View
MICRO SITING PLANSuperseded · PDF26 Feb 2024View
PROPOSED PLAN 1.500Superseded · PDF26 Feb 2024View
PROPOSED PLAN 1.1250Superseded · PDF26 Feb 2024View
UTILITIES PLANSuperseded · PDF26 Feb 2024View
AERIAL PLANSuperseded · PDF26 Feb 2024View
ELEVATIONS AA-BBSuperseded · PDF26 Feb 2024View
ELEVATIONS CC-DDSuperseded · PDF26 Feb 2024View
EXISTING PLANSuperseded · PDF26 Feb 2024View
PLAN AND ELEVATIONApproved Plan · PDF26 Feb 2024View
PLAN AND ELEVATIONApproved Plan · PDF26 Feb 2024View
PLAN AND ELEVATIONApproved Plan · PDF26 Feb 2024View
PLAN AND ELEVATIONApproved Plan · PDF26 Feb 2024View
PLAN AND ELEVATIONApproved Plan · PDF26 Feb 2024View
COMPONENT ELEVATIONSApproved Plan · PDF26 Feb 2024View
PRIVATE SUBSTATIONApproved Plan · PDF26 Feb 2024View
PRIVATE SUBSTATION-STORAGE ROOMApproved Plan · PDF26 Feb 2024View
ACCESS GATE 2.4MApproved Plan · PDF26 Feb 2024View
COMPONENT ELEVATIONSApproved Plan · PDF26 Feb 2024View
ACOUSTIC GATE 3.5MApproved Plan · PDF26 Feb 2024View
AUX TRANSFORMERApproved Plan · PDF26 Feb 2024View
AGRICULTURAL LAND CLASSIFICATION AND CONSIDERATIONSDocuments · PDF26 Feb 2024View
ARBORICULTURAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTDocuments · PDF26 Feb 2024View
ALTERNATIVE SITE ASSESSMENTDocuments · PDF26 Feb 2024View
CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLANSuperseded · PDF26 Feb 2024View
BIODIVERSITY NET GAIN DESIGN STAGE ASSESSMENT PART2Documents · PDF26 Feb 2024View
CONSTRUCTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN: BIODIVERSITYDocuments · PDF26 Feb 2024View
OUTLINE BATTERY FIRE SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLANSuperseded · PDF26 Feb 2024View
DESK TOP STUDY PHASE 1 PART2Documents · PDF26 Feb 2024View
DESK TOP STUDY PHASE 1 PART3Documents · PDF26 Feb 2024View
DESK TOP STUDY PHASE 1 PART1Documents · PDF26 Feb 2024View
HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT ASSESSMENTDocuments · PDF26 Feb 2024View
PHOTOMONTAGES PART 1Photographs and Photomontages · PDF26 Feb 2024View
PHOTOMONTAGES PART 2Photographs and Photomontages · PDF26 Feb 2024View
LANDSCAPE AND VISUAL APPRAISAL PART1Superseded · PDF26 Feb 2024View
LANDSCAPE AND VISUAL APPRAISAL PART2Superseded · PDF26 Feb 2024View
LANDSCAPE PLANSuperseded · PDF26 Feb 2024View
NOISE IMPACT ASSESSMENTSuperseded · PDF26 Feb 2024View
PLANNING DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENTDocuments · PDF26 Feb 2024View
STATEMENT OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTDocuments · PDF26 Feb 2024View
FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT AND DRAINAGE STRATEGY-REDACTEDSuperseded · PDF26 Feb 2024View
PRELIMINARY ECOLOGICAL APPRAISALDocuments · PDF26 Feb 2024View
BIODIVERSITY NET GAIN DESIGN STAGE ASSESSMENTDocuments · PDF26 Feb 2024View
BIODIVERSITY ENHANCEMENT MANAGEMENT PLANDocuments · PDF26 Feb 2024View
OTTER SURVEY REPORTDocuments · PDF26 Feb 2024View

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