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Installation of a 49.9MW solar photovoltaic array/solar farm with associated infrastructure (Cross boundary site with East Staffordshire Borough Council).

Lower Tean Leys , Tean Leys , Lower Tean , Staffordshire , ST10 4NS

FULL-REFReference: SMD/2023/0059Staffordshire Moorlands District Council

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Application location

Lower Tean Leys , Tean Leys , Lower Tean , Staffordshire , ST10 4NS

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Application summary

Status
FULL-REF
Application type
Full Planning - Large scale MAJOR apps
Received
30 Jan 2023
Validated
30 Jan 2023
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council

Application overview

Installation of a 49.9MW solar photovoltaic array/solar farm with associated infrastructure (Cross boundary site with East Staffordshire Borough Council).

Proposal details

Reference
SMD/2023/0059

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4158_DR_P_0001 Planning Drawing 2_Indicative Site LayoutAttachment1 Feb 2023View
4158_DR_P_0002 Planning Drawing 3_Landscape Mitigation PlanAttachment1 Feb 2023View
4158_DR_P_0003 Planning Drawing 4_Typical PV Panel SectionAttachment1 Feb 2023View
4158_DR_P_0004 Planning Drawing 5_Inverter-TransformerAttachment1 Feb 2023View
4158_DR_P_0005 Planning Drawing 6_Security Fencing and CCTVAttachment1 Feb 2023View
4158_DR_P_0005 Planning Drawing 7_Security GateAttachment1 Feb 2023View
4158_DR_P_0007 Planning Drawing 8_Access Track Cross SectionAttachment1 Feb 2023View
4158_DR_P_0008 Planning Drawing 9_Container Storage UnitsAttachment1 Feb 2023View
4158_DR_P_0009 Planning Drawing 10_Substation CompoundAttachment1 Feb 2023View
4158_DR_P_0010 Planning Drawing 11_Indicative Temporary Construction CompoundAttachment1 Feb 2023View
4158_DR_P_0011 Planning Drawing 12_BESS Compound Component ElevationsAttachment1 Feb 2023View
4158_Upper Leigh_PDAS_v2.4_MB__JM_20230123Attachment1 Feb 2023View
158-REP-034 Planning Drawing 1 Site Location PlanAttachment1 Feb 2023View
4158-REP-036 Planning Drawing 13 Public Rights of Way PlanAttachment1 Feb 2023View
Appendix 1 - 4158_LVA_2.3_LB_20230123_RED_compressedAttachment1 Feb 2023View
Appendix 2 - 10371A - Upper Leigh Solar Farm - Glint and Glare Study - 20Jan2023Attachment1 Feb 2023View
Appendix 3 - 4158_EcIA_v2.1_CW_20220628Attachment1 Feb 2023View
Appendix 4 - 4158_OIA_v2-1_MS_20220620Attachment1 Feb 2023View
Appendix 5 - 4158_BMA Report_v2.1_CW_20220623Attachment1 Feb 2023View
Appendix 6 - Part 1 - 4158_UpperLeighHIA_v2.0_HK_20220531_Red.Attachment1 Feb 2023View
Appendix 6 - Part 2 - MSSK880 - Land at Low Tean Leys Farm Geophysical Survey Report Final 1.0Attachment1 Feb 2023View
Appendix 7 - 4158_FRA_2.0_ADCH_20220525_REDAttachment1 Feb 2023View
Appendix 8 - 4158_TS_TMP_v2.4_CR_20221108Attachment1 Feb 2023View
Appendix 9 - Upper Leigh SF ALC Report V2Attachment1 Feb 2023View
Appendix 10 - Upper Leigh - SCI - V1 ReviewedAttachment1 Feb 2023View
Appendix 11 - 4158_TreeProtectionPlan_ArbMethodStmt_JM_2.1_20230123Attachment1 Feb 2023View
Application FormAttachment1 Feb 2023View
Consultation Response SMDC RegenerationAttachment1 Feb 2023View
Consultation Response SCC Mineral & Waste AuthorityAttachment2 Feb 2023View
Public Comment Alan BellAttachment2 Feb 2023View
consultation response peak and northern footpaths societyAttachment6 Feb 2023View
Public Comment Christine Hooker-MylesAttachment8 Feb 2023View
Consultation Response Environmental HealthAttachment13 Feb 2023View
Consultation response East Staffordshire Borough CouncilAttachment22 Feb 2023View
Consultation Response Checkley Parish CouncilAttachment27 Feb 2023View
Public Comment Matthew McCormackAttachment1 Mar 2023View
Consultation Response Environmental Health (2)Attachment2 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Gary JohnsonAttachment7 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Ryszaer KawakAttachment7 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Ryszard Jan Kawak Townsend and RenaudonAttachment7 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Gerald Warburton G & M E WarburtonAttachment7 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Mary WarburtonAttachment7 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Lionel IngramAttachment8 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Jayne IngramAttachment8 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Isabel UftonAttachment8 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Rebecca TraceyAttachment8 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Charlotte WarburtonAttachment8 Mar 2023View
Public Comment John DuroseAttachment8 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Ruthe TurnerAttachment8 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Steve IngramAttachment10 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Neil GrocottAttachment10 Mar 2023View
Amended Location Plan - Alteration to blue lineAttachment16 Mar 2023View
public comment n bootAttachment16 Mar 2023View
Consultation Response Natural EnglandAttachment16 Mar 2023View
public comment r chestersAttachment21 Mar 2023View
public comment aj & sr nashAttachment22 Mar 2023View
consultation response staffordshire policeAttachment22 Mar 2023View
Amended Plan to show footpath alterationAttachment22 Mar 2023View
Amended Plan 2 to show footpath alterationAttachment22 Mar 2023View
public comment s hughesAttachment22 Mar 2023View
public comment d hughesAttachment22 Mar 2023View
public comment i ingram (2)Attachment23 Mar 2023View
Consultation response Stafford Borough CouncilAttachment23 Mar 2023View
public comment sm kirkhamAttachment24 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Nicholas OrchardAttachment24 Mar 2023View
Public comment Katherine DuckworthAttachment24 Mar 2023View
Public comment Mrs D and Mr M JenkinsAttachment24 Mar 2023View
Consultation Response Leigh Parish CouncilAttachment24 Mar 2023View
Public comment Isabel UftonAttachment27 Mar 2023View
Public comment Paul CoatesAttachment27 Mar 2023View
Public comment Louise Fletch ChardAttachment27 Mar 2023View
Public comment Teri Carroll.Attachment27 Mar 2023View
Public comment John HaywoodAttachment27 Mar 2023View
Public comment Jo MacphersonAttachment27 Mar 2023View
Public comment Emma BeamanAttachment27 Mar 2023View
Public comment Poppy BeamanAttachment27 Mar 2023View
Public comment Carlton DickinAttachment27 Mar 2023View
Public comment Anthony AdamsAttachment27 Mar 2023View
Public comment Justine TaylorAttachment27 Mar 2023View
Public comment Sarah CheadleAttachment27 Mar 2023View
Public comment Emma BeamanAttachment27 Mar 2023View
Public comment H KirkmanAttachment27 Mar 2023View
Public coment John BeamanAttachment27 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Donna AlmondAttachment27 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Arron HollowayAttachment27 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Neil Grocott (2)Attachment27 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Lesley MillsAttachment27 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Jayne Ingram(1)Attachment27 Mar 2023View
Public Comment J and G SmithAttachment27 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Jon Smith part 1Attachment27 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Helen AdamsAttachment27 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Helen AdamsAttachment27 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Emma Baggaley-ClayAttachment27 Mar 2023View
Public Comment JohnNaAttachment27 Mar 2023View
Public Comment John CarterAttachment27 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Neil Grocott 3Attachment27 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Carl ClayAttachment27 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Mr A and Mrs M BellchambersAttachment28 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Jayne GrayAttachment28 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Hilary MarriottAttachment28 Mar 2023View
Public Comment David MarriottAttachment28 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Carole CartwrightAttachment28 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Jonathan SmithchebconAttachment28 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Martin GrahamAttachment28 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Neil RileyAttachment28 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Robert BackhouseRJ & LM BackhouseAttachment28 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Robert BackhouseAttachment28 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Donna HoldingAttachment28 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Andrew HoldingAttachment28 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Angharad ButlerAttachment28 Mar 2023View
\Public Comment Natalie RoeAttachment28 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Simon RatcliffeAttachment28 Mar 2023View
Public Comment J RatcliffeAttachment28 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Janice TarrAttachment28 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Alison ThompsonAttachment28 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Karen HaycockAttachment28 Mar 2023View
Public Comment David HaycockAttachment28 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Scott GreenwoodAttachment28 Mar 2023View
Consultation Response Checkley Parish CouncilAttachment28 Mar 2023View
Public Comment George DuroseAttachment28 Mar 2023View
Public comment Mr and Mrs C BesseyAttachment28 Mar 2023View
Public comment HeidiAttachment28 Mar 2023View
Public comment M BellchambersAttachment28 Mar 2023View
Public comment K WIlliamsAttachment28 Mar 2023View
Public comment R GrovesAttachment28 Mar 2023View
Public comment N CooperAttachment28 Mar 2023View
Public comment W HumphreysAttachment28 Mar 2023View
Public comment W DuroseAttachment29 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Gerald WarburtonAttachment29 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Ian HumphreysAttachment29 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Jeremy GoodbanAttachment29 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Andy Eccles & Helen BarberAttachment29 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Miss SiegertAttachment29 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Laura TathamAttachment29 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Oliver TathamAttachment29 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Andrew and Jacqui McintoshAttachment29 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Justine TaylorAttachment29 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Sharon WarburtonAttachment29 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Christine LyleAttachment29 Mar 2023View
Public Comment George WarburtonAttachment29 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Trudi CookAttachment29 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Michael GauntAttachment29 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Simon DarlingtonAttachment29 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Jill HaynesAttachment29 Mar 2023View
Public Comment GemmaAttachment29 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Andrew RabyAttachment29 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Phoebe SumnallAttachment29 Mar 2023View
Public Comment Philip WhittinghamnAttachment29 Mar 2023View
Public comment Thomas HaynesAttachment29 Mar 2023View
Public comment Isabel Durose.Attachment29 Mar 2023View
Public comment Neil WarburtonAttachment29 Mar 2023View
Public comment RW & GM RichardsonAttachment30 Mar 2023View
Public comment Karen HaycockAttachment30 Mar 2023View
Public comment M CoatesAttachment30 Mar 2023View
Consultation Response SCC Right of WayAttachment30 Mar 2023View
Amended Topographical drawingsAttachment12 Apr 2023View
Amended topographical drawingsAttachment12 Apr 2023View
3Attachment12 Apr 2023View
4Attachment12 Apr 2023View
5Attachment12 Apr 2023View
6Attachment12 Apr 2023View
7Attachment12 Apr 2023View
8Attachment12 Apr 2023View
9Attachment12 Apr 2023View
10Attachment12 Apr 2023View
11Attachment12 Apr 2023View
Consultation Response ConservationAttachment12 Apr 2023View
consultation response network railAttachment14 Apr 2023View
Noise Impact AssessmentAttachment18 Apr 2023View
Public Comment G CarrAttachment28 Apr 2023View
Consultation response SCC highwaysAttachment5 May 2023View
2023-05-02 - Highways Technical Note.Attachment5 May 2023View
Public Comment Caroline AmosAttachment8 May 2023View
Public Comment Victoria BarkerAttachment8 May 2023View
Public Comment Daniel AmosAttachment8 May 2023View
Public Comment Richard CooperAttachment8 May 2023View
Public Comment JP Dowling Checkley Cricket ClubAttachment9 May 2023View
Public Comment Carl JacksonAttachment9 May 2023View
Public Comment C StevensAttachment17 May 2023View
Public Comment Alan Woods Checkley Cricket ClubAttachment17 May 2023View
Public comment Ian Robinson Checkley Cricket ClubAttachment18 May 2023View
Public Comment R Chesters2Attachment18 May 2023View
Landscape Consultant ReportAttachment23 May 2023View
Consultation Response SMDC Environmental Health OfficerAttachment23 May 2023View
Public Comment Gerald & Mary WarburtonAttachment5 Jun 2023View
Consultation Response SCC Flood AuthorityAttachment29 Jun 2023View
Review of Landscape AssessmentAttachment13 Jul 2023View
2023-05-02 - Highways Technical NoteAttachment28 Jul 2023View
Public Comment Stephen HughesAttachment12 Sept 2023View
Consultation Response HighwaysAttachment17 Nov 2023View
Amended landscaping drawingAttachment31 Jan 2024View
Consultation Response National HighwaysAttachment14 Feb 2024View
Public Comment Dominic SaltAttachment7 Mar 2024View
Consultation Response Checkley Parish Council 3Attachment20 Mar 2024View
Consultation Response HPBC ArboricultureAttachment21 Mar 2024View
DecisionAttachment2 Apr 2024View
Appeal FormAttachment23 Jan 2025View
2024-09-17 Transport Appeal StatementAttachment23 Jan 2025View
L003v1 PL - Covering letter to SMDC 1.10.24Attachment23 Jan 2025View
Landscape Statement Appendices - FinalAttachment23 Jan 2025View
R001v4 Landscape Statement - FINALAttachment23 Jan 2025View
R002v1 Landscape Statement SummaryAttachment23 Jan 2025View
R002v4 PL Upper Leigh Planning SOC 18.9.24 FINALAttachment23 Jan 2025View
TEA1 - 15 Aug 24 - LRP007-LMP-01_rev14Attachment23 Jan 2025View
TEA1 - 15 Aug 24 - LRP007-PL-01_rev14Attachment23 Jan 2025View
TEA1 - 23 Aug 24 - LRP007-SP-01_rev01 Site Location PlanAttachment23 Jan 2025View
Appeal Start LetterAttachment23 Jan 2025View
Appeal QuestionnaireAttachment29 Jan 2025View
Landscape Statement Appendices - Final._Part1Attachment7 Feb 2025View
Landscape Statement Appendices - Final._Part2Attachment7 Feb 2025View
Landscape Statement Appendices - Final._Part3Attachment7 Feb 2025View
Landscape Statement Appendices - Final._Part4Attachment7 Feb 2025View
Landscape Statement Appendices - Final._Part5Attachment7 Feb 2025View
Landscape Statement Appendices - Final._Part6Attachment7 Feb 2025View
Landscape Statement Appendices - Final._Part7Attachment7 Feb 2025View
Landscape Statement Appendices - Final._Part8Attachment7 Feb 2025View
Landscape Statement Appendices - Final._Part9Attachment7 Feb 2025View
Landscape Statement Appendices - Final._Part10Attachment7 Feb 2025View
Landscape Statement Appendices - Final._Part11Attachment7 Feb 2025View
Landscape Statement Appendices - Final._Part12Attachment7 Feb 2025View
Landscape Statement Appendices - Final._Part13Attachment7 Feb 2025View
Landscape Statement Appendices - Final._Part14Attachment7 Feb 2025View
R004v3 Upper Leigh Planning Supplemental 10.2.25 FINALAttachment10 Feb 2025View
01.Upper Leigh Solar farm appeal_ESBC and SMDC Statement of CaseAttachment27 Feb 2025View
02.Upper Leigh Solar farm appeal_Appendices to LPA Statement of Case.Attachment27 Feb 2025View
03. FFC Landscape and visual statement.Attachment27 Feb 2025View
04. FFC Appendix 1- Mitigation Review Plan - FFC01Attachment27 Feb 2025View
05. FFC Appendix 2 - FFC Receptors and ViewpointsAttachment27 Feb 2025View
06. FFC Appendix 3 - Composite plan of cumulative developmentsAttachment27 Feb 2025View
07. FFC Appendix 4 - Receptor schedule 1.6 annotatedAttachment27 Feb 2025View
Third Party Representation Checkley Parish CouncilAttachment5 Mar 2025View
Third Party Representation Cllr P WilkinsonAttachment5 Mar 2025View
Statement of Common GroundAttachment6 Mar 2025View
10371C - Upper Leigh Solar Farm - Glint and Glare Technical Note V2Attachment24 Mar 2025View
CD4.27 Infrastructure Order 2025Attachment24 Mar 2025View
CD4.28 Infrastructure Order Explanatory MemoAttachment24 Mar 2025View
CD9.33 Appeal Decision Burcot FarmAttachment24 Mar 2025View
R005v2 Upper Leigh Landscape Rebuttal - FINALAttachment24 Mar 2025View
R001 v3_HT Heritage AssessmentAttachment27 Mar 2025View
Third Party Representation D SmithAttachment3 Apr 2025View
Appeal DecisionAttachment17 Apr 2025View
Costs DecisionAttachment17 Apr 2025View
Appeal Decision Cover LetterAttachment17 Apr 2025View

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Decision & conditions

Planning Permission - Refused
Decision CD9.33 Appeal Decision Burcot Farm Appeal Decision Costs Decision Appeal Decision Cover Letter
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