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Installation of a solar array, substation and associated works forming an extension to Blythe Solar Farm (ref: SMD/2022/0160)

Land at Blythe House Farm, south of the A50 , Draycott in the Moors , ST10 4JN

Consultations/Re-consultations issuedReference: SMD/2023/0594Staffordshire Moorlands District Council

Last published check: 21 Sept 2026, 08:21. Check the council record for more recent changes.

Application location

Land at Blythe House Farm, south of the A50 , Draycott in the Moors , ST10 4JN

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Application summary

Status
Consultations/Re-consultations issued
Application type
Full Planning - Large scale MAJOR apps
Received
29 Nov 2023
Validated
29 Nov 2023
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council

Application overview

Installation of a solar array, substation and associated works forming an extension to Blythe Solar Farm (ref: SMD/2022/0160)

Proposal details

Reference
SMD/2023/0594
Agent
Nicola JonesCorylus Planning & Environmental Ltd

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613 Blythe Extension FRAAttachment5 Dec 2023View
2109-041 - CTMP02BAttachment5 Dec 2023View
9440 Blythe Farm Solar and Battery Extension Rev BAttachment5 Dec 2023View
10450-AS3Attachment5 Dec 2023View
15483 R02c EcIA DP JD 30102023-Attachment5 Dec 2023View
231031 Blythe Extension DAS V2Attachment5 Dec 2023View
279240 Blythe House Farm HEDBA final OctAttachment5 Dec 2023View
Appendix A - Figure 1 - Residential Based ReceptorsAttachment5 Dec 2023View
Appendix A - Figure 2 - Road Based ReceptorsAttachment5 Dec 2023View
Appendix A - Figure 3 - Rail Based Receptors.Attachment5 Dec 2023View
Appendix A - Figure 4 - Site LayoutAttachment5 Dec 2023View
Appendix A - Figure 5 - Panel Area LabelsAttachment5 Dec 2023View
Appendix A - Figure 6 - G G Mitigation PlantingAttachment5 Dec 2023View
Appendix B - Residential Receptor Glare Results (20 degrees)Attachment5 Dec 2023View
Appendix C - Residential Receptor Glare Results (25 degrees)Attachment5 Dec 2023View
Appendix D - Road Receptor Glare Results (20 degrees)Attachment5 Dec 2023View
Appendix E - Road Receptor Glare Results (25 degrees)Attachment5 Dec 2023View
Appendix F - Rail Receptor Glare Results (20 degrees).Attachment5 Dec 2023View
Appendix G - Rail Receptor Glare Results (25 degrees)Attachment5 Dec 2023View
Appendix H - Visibility Assessment Evidence.Attachment5 Dec 2023View
Appendix I - Solar Module Glare and Reflectance Technical MemoAttachment5 Dec 2023View
Application FormAttachment5 Dec 2023View
BF-613-01H PA LAYOUTAttachment5 Dec 2023View
BF-613-09E APPLICATION PLANAttachment5 Dec 2023View
BF-613-10-1 Panel DetailsAttachment5 Dec 2023View
BF-613-10-2 CCTV DEER FENCEAttachment5 Dec 2023View
BF-613-10-3A PALISADE FENCEAttachment5 Dec 2023View
BF-613-10-4 CUSTOMER SUBSTATIONAttachment5 Dec 2023View
BF-613-10-5 SPARES CONTAINERAttachment5 Dec 2023View
BF-613-10-6 TRANSFORMERAttachment5 Dec 2023View
BF-613-10-7A Indicative SubstationAttachment5 Dec 2023View
BF-613-11 ECO-LANDSCAPE DRAWINGAttachment5 Dec 2023View
Blythe Application Cover Letter and SOAttachment5 Dec 2023View
Blythe Extension Photosheets - Nov23.Attachment5 Dec 2023View
Blythe House Farm Screening Report_Update 20231115Attachment5 Dec 2023View
BLYTHE SOLAR FARM EXTENSION -LVIA-V4-Nov23Attachment5 Dec 2023View
Fig.1Attachment5 Dec 2023View
Fig.2Attachment5 Dec 2023View
Fig.3Attachment5 Dec 2023View
Fig.4Attachment5 Dec 2023View
Fig.5Attachment5 Dec 2023View
Fig.6Attachment5 Dec 2023View
Fig.7Attachment5 Dec 2023View
Fig.8Attachment5 Dec 2023View
Fig.9Attachment5 Dec 2023View
Fig.10Attachment5 Dec 2023View
Glint and Glare AssessmentAttachment5 Dec 2023View
KCC3028 ALC Updated November 23Attachment5 Dec 2023View
Planning StatementAttachment5 Dec 2023View
Consultation Response SCC Minerals and WasteAttachment6 Dec 2023View
Consultation response The Ramblers AssociationAttachment6 Dec 2023View
Consultation response Peak and Northern Footpath SocietyAttachment7 Dec 2023View
Consultation Response SCC Environmental AdviceAttachment7 Dec 2023View
Consultation response SCC Spatial Information OfficerAttachment15 Dec 2023View
Consultation response Environment AgencyAttachment15 Dec 2023View
Consultation response Staffordshire Fire and Rescue ServiceAttachment18 Dec 2023View
Consultation response SCC Flood Risk TeamAttachment20 Dec 2023View
Consultation response National HighwaysAttachment21 Dec 2023View
Consultation response Staffordshire PoliceAttachment21 Dec 2023View
Consultation response Natural EnglandAttachment22 Dec 2023View
Consultation Response SMDC WasteAttachment27 Dec 2023View
Consultation Response SMDC Regeneration OfficerAttachment5 Jan 2024View
Public Comment Emma YatesAttachment15 Jan 2024View
Public Comment Jason YatesAttachment15 Jan 2024View
Public Comment Claire WestonAttachment15 Jan 2024View
Consultation Response SCC HighwaysAttachment16 Jan 2024View
Consultation Response Naturespace Newt OfficerAttachment23 Jan 2024View
Consultation Response SMDC Env HealthAttachment30 Jan 2024View
Consultation response SMDC Planning PolicyAttachment6 Feb 2024View
Glint and Glare Assessment. UPDATEDAttachment20 Feb 2024View
Planning Statement V4 UPDATEDAttachment20 Feb 2024View
Blythe Application Consultation ResponsesAttachment20 Feb 2024View
Consultation Response Checkley Parish CouncilAttachment20 Feb 2024View
Consutlation Response National Highways 2Attachment11 Mar 2024View
BF-613-01M PA LAYOUTAttachment9 Apr 2024View
BF-613-09G APPLICATION PLANAttachment9 Apr 2024View
BF-613-11D ECO-LANDSCAPE DRAWINGAttachment9 Apr 2024View
Blythe-Amended PlansAttachment9 Apr 2024View
Consultation Response landscape consultantAttachment16 May 2024View
Public Comment D J WilliamsAttachment20 May 2024View
Public Comment D J Williams2Attachment20 May 2024View
BF-613-01O EXTRACTAttachment18 Jun 2024View
BF-613-01O PA LAYOUTAttachment18 Jun 2024View
BF-613-11E ECO-LANDSCAPE DRAWINAttachment18 Jun 2024View
Blythe-Post Committee LetterAttachment18 Jun 2024View
Consultation Response NatureSpace Jonathan GroomAttachment8 Jul 2024View
DecisionAttachment22 Jul 2024View

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