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Erection of a 300 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

Land off , Leek Road , Werrington , Staffordshire , ST9 0DQ

Consultations/Re-consultations issuedReference: SMD/2025/0354Staffordshire Moorlands District Council

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Application summary

Status
Consultations/Re-consultations issued
Application type
Full Planning - Large scale MAJOR apps
Received
29 Jul 2025
Validated
5 Aug 2025
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council

Application overview

Erection of a 300 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

Proposal details

Reference
SMD/2025/0354
Agent
Mr Grant FixterRPS

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Application location

Land off , Leek Road , Werrington , Staffordshire , ST9 0DQ

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Transport StatementAttachment13 Aug 2025View
255064-BWB-XX-XX-T-G-0001_DS P02 Part 2Attachment13 Aug 2025View
255064-BWB-XX-XX-T-G-0001_DS P02 Part 3Attachment13 Aug 2025View
255064-BWB-XX-XX-T-G-0001_DS P02 Part 4Attachment13 Aug 2025View
255064-BWB-XX-XX-T-G-0001_DS P02 Part 5Attachment13 Aug 2025View
Leek Road Werrington BNG metricAttachment13 Aug 2025View
250402-RAP-XX-XX-R-L-9501-LVIA_P02Attachment13 Aug 2025View
App 02_LVIA Methodology 1.4Attachment13 Aug 2025View
App 03 250402-RAP-XX-XX-R-L-8002 SCPAttachment13 Aug 2025View
App 04 250402-RAP-XX-XX-R-L-8003 TOPOAttachment13 Aug 2025View
App 05 250402-RAP-XX-XX-R-L-8004 EDPAttachment13 Aug 2025View
App 09 250402-RAPP-XX-XX-R-L-8005 VLPAttachment13 Aug 2025View
App 10 250402-RAP-XX-XX-R-L-8007 CBVAttachment13 Aug 2025View
RAP_041_01 PhotomontagesAttachment13 Aug 2025View
RAP_041_02 Methodology.Attachment13 Aug 2025View
5383-RPS-XX-EX-RP-AR-9104 - AIAAttachment13 Aug 2025View
250402-RAP-XX-XX-DR-C-0601 - P03 - CUT AND FILL ASSESSMENTAttachment13 Aug 2025View
250402-RAP-XX-XX-R-L-9501 LEMP P02Attachment13 Aug 2025View
250402-RAP-XX-XX-R-L-9501-LVIA_P02 - FinalAttachment13 Aug 2025View
Bat and Barn owl survey report_24.7.25.Attachment13 Aug 2025View
C1212-v3 Leek Road BESS - Werrington ALCAttachment13 Aug 2025View
Covering LetterAttachment13 Aug 2025View
Drainage Concept Leek Road v2 20250716 TMAttachment13 Aug 2025View
eDNA briefing note 2025.05.15Attachment13 Aug 2025View
Leek Road Parameters Plan v01bAttachment13 Aug 2025View
LEEK-D-PL-INT-003-R01Attachment13 Aug 2025View
LEEK-D-PL-INT-005-R03.Attachment13 Aug 2025View
LEEK-D-PL-INT-006-R01Attachment13 Aug 2025View
LEEK-D-SD-EXT-001-R01 - Welfare UnitAttachment13 Aug 2025View
LEEK-D-SD-EXT-002-R01 - 400kV TransformerAttachment13 Aug 2025View
LEEK-D-SD-EXT-003-R01 - 400kV Control RoomAttachment13 Aug 2025View
LEEK-D-SD-EXT-004-R01 - Private Switch RoomAttachment13 Aug 2025View
LEEK-D-SD-EXT-005-R01 - Auxiliary TransformerAttachment13 Aug 2025View
LEEK-D-SD-EXT-007-R01 LEEK-D-SD-EXT-007Attachment13 Aug 2025View
LEEK-D-SD-EXT-008-R01 - Battery Container - BESS BatteryAttachment13 Aug 2025View
LEEK-D-SD-EXT-012-R01 - Fire Fighting Water TankAttachment13 Aug 2025View
OBSMP_Leek Road BESS_Issue 01Attachment13 Aug 2025View
Statement of Community InvolvementAttachment13 Aug 2025View
v3 Leek Road BESS GBAAttachment13 Aug 2025View
794-PLN-NPI-00181-TRP-03b Leek Road CTMPAttachment13 Aug 2025View
v2 Leek Road BESS PDASAttachment13 Aug 2025View
Verification and Compliance Report Leek Road BESS Issue 0Attachment13 Aug 2025View
Application FormAttachment13 Aug 2025View
250402-RAP-XX-XX-DR-L-4101 Detailed Planting Plan (Sheet 1 of 3)Attachment13 Aug 2025View
250402-RAP-XX-XX-DR-L-4101 Detailed Planting Plan (Sheet 2 of 3)Attachment13 Aug 2025View
250402-RAP-XX-XX-DR-L-4103 Detailed Planting Plan (Sheet 3 of 3)Attachment13 Aug 2025View
App 01 250402-RAPP-XX-XX-R-L-8001 SLPAttachment13 Aug 2025View
App 01 250402-RAPP-XX-XX-R-L-8001 SLP (1Attachment13 Aug 2025View
51520NGLS_01-06 Topographical SurveyAttachment13 Aug 2025View
LEEK-D-PL-INT-004-R05 Site Layout PlanAttachment13 Aug 2025View
LEEK-D-SD-EXT-006-R02 - 2.4m High Palisade Fence.Attachment13 Aug 2025View
LEEK-D-SD-EXT-009-R02 - AC Twin SkidAttachment13 Aug 2025View
LEEK-D-SD-EXT-010-R02 - Standby GeneratorAttachment13 Aug 2025View
LEEK-D-SD-EXT-011-R02 - 3.4m High Gallagher Electric FencingAttachment13 Aug 2025View
LEEK-D-SD-EXT-013-R02 - Spare Parts ContaineAttachment13 Aug 2025View
LEEK-D-SD-EXT-014-R02 - CCTV And Light PostAttachment13 Aug 2025View
v4 Leek Road BESS ASSAAttachment13 Aug 2025View
Built Heritage StatementAttachment13 Aug 2025View
250402-RAP-XX-XX-DR-L-8010 Landscape Strategy P02 rAttachment13 Aug 2025View
Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment - Land off Leek Road Werrington v.2.0Attachment13 Aug 2025View
App 07 250402-RAP-XX-XX-DR-L-8010 Landscape StrategyAttachment13 Aug 2025View
App 08 250402-RAPP-XX-XX-R-L-8006 ZTVAttachment13 Aug 2025View
RAP_041_01 Photomontages 1Attachment13 Aug 2025View
RAP_041_01 Photomontages 2Attachment13 Aug 2025View
RAP_041_01 Photomontages 3Attachment13 Aug 2025View
RAP_041_01 Photomontages 4Attachment13 Aug 2025View
RAP_041_01 Photomontages 5Attachment13 Aug 2025View
RAP_041_01 Photomontages 6Attachment13 Aug 2025View
RAP_041_01 Photomontages 7Attachment13 Aug 2025View
RAP_041_01 Photomontages 8Attachment13 Aug 2025View
RAP_041_01 Photomontages 9Attachment13 Aug 2025View
RAP_041_01 Photomontages 10Attachment13 Aug 2025View
RAP_041_01 Photomontages 11Attachment13 Aug 2025View
RAP_041_01 Photomontages 12Attachment13 Aug 2025View
RAP_041_01 Photomontages 13Attachment13 Aug 2025View
RAP_041_01 Photomontages 14Attachment13 Aug 2025View
RAP_041_01 Photomontages 15Attachment13 Aug 2025View
RAP_041_01 Photomontages 16Attachment13 Aug 2025View
RAP_041_01 Photomontages 17Attachment13 Aug 2025View
RAP_041_01 Photomontages 18Attachment13 Aug 2025View
RAP_041_01 Photomontages 19Attachment13 Aug 2025View
RAP_041_01 Photomontages 20Attachment13 Aug 2025View
RAP_041_01 Photomontages 21Attachment13 Aug 2025View
RAP_041_01 Photomontages 22Attachment13 Aug 2025View
RAP_041_01 Photomontages 23Attachment13 Aug 2025View
794-PLN-NPI-00181 Leek Rd FRA 250506 ISSUE 2 + Appendices Part 1Attachment13 Aug 2025View
794-PLN-NPI-00181 Leek Rd FRA 250506 ISSUE 2 + Appendices Part 2Attachment13 Aug 2025View
794-PLN-NPI-00181 Leek Rd FRA 250506 ISSUE 2 + Appendices Part 3Attachment13 Aug 2025View
794-PLN-NPI-00181 Leek Rd FRA 250506 ISSUE 2 + Appendices Part 4Attachment13 Aug 2025View
255064-BWB-EGT-XX-RP-G-0001_MA P2 (P2) Part 1Attachment13 Aug 2025View
255064-BWB-EGT-XX-RP-G-0001_MA P2 (P2) Part 2Attachment13 Aug 2025View
255064-BWB-EGT-XX-RP-G-0001_MA P2 (P2) Part 3Attachment13 Aug 2025View
255064-BWB-EGT-XX-RP-G-0001_MA P2 (P2) Part 4Attachment13 Aug 2025View
Public Comment William AldousAttachment19 Aug 2025View
Public Comment Robert SkelsonAttachment19 Aug 2025View
Public Comment Cllr Warwick McKenzieAttachment19 Aug 2025View
Public Comment Stacey Hill-BloorAttachment20 Aug 2025View
Consultation Response SMDC RegenerationAttachment20 Aug 2025View
Public Comment Graham MckenzieAttachment21 Aug 2025View
Public Comment Pauline ForresterAttachment25 Aug 2025View
Public Comment Chantelle ThomasAttachment25 Aug 2025View
Public Comment Jodie HopewellAttachment25 Aug 2025View
Public Comment Linda SteeleAttachment26 Aug 2025View
Public Comment Wendy ProctorAttachment26 Aug 2025View
Consultation Response Coal AuthorityAttachment27 Aug 2025View
Public comment by PhilAttachment28 Aug 2025View
Consultation Response SCC Local Flood AuthorityAttachment1 Sept 2025View
Consultation Response Lichfield PoliceAttachment3 Sept 2025View
Consultation Response SCC Historic Environment TeamAttachment3 Sept 2025View
Consultation Response SCC HighwaysAttachment5 Sept 2025View
Public Comment Emma TamsAttachment6 Sept 2025View
Public Comment Ivan MearAttachment8 Sept 2025View
Public Comment Wendy JohnsonAttachment11 Sept 2025View
Public Comment Kerry WhitehurstAttachment11 Sept 2025View
Consultation Response SMDC ConservationAttachment15 Sept 2025View
Public comment by Brian EvansAttachment29 Sept 2025View
Public comment by Mrs Gemma Keiher-KnapperAttachment30 Sept 2025View
Public comment by Steven and Larraine BillingsAttachment30 Sept 2025View
Consultation Response Environmental AgencyAttachment1 Oct 2025View
Public Comment Jacqueline TalbotAttachment1 Oct 2025View
Public Comment SarahAttachment4 Oct 2025View
Public Comment Sarah TweedieAttachment4 Oct 2025View
Public Comment Victoria ColcloughAttachment4 Oct 2025View
Public Comment Trevor HartleyAttachment4 Oct 2025View
Public Comment Corrin McKayAttachment4 Oct 2025View
Public Comment Jill BlakemanAttachment4 Oct 2025View
Public Comment Marie RowlandsAttachment4 Oct 2025View
Public Comment L CartwrightAttachment4 Oct 2025View
Public Comment Karen AskeyAttachment4 Oct 2025View
Public Comment Des BallAttachment4 Oct 2025View
Public Comment Gemma NewmanAttachment4 Oct 2025View
Public Comment David LethabyAttachment4 Oct 2025View
Public Comment Chris HartleyAttachment4 Oct 2025View
Public Comment Victoria GillAttachment4 Oct 2025View
Public Comment Victoria WraxtonAttachment4 Oct 2025View
Public Comment Kenneth WilliamsonAttachment5 Oct 2025View
Public Comment Vicki DaleAttachment5 Oct 2025View
Public Comment Lewis SwindailAttachment5 Oct 2025View
Kylie WestonAttachment5 Oct 2025View
Noise Impact Assessment for Planning Application V1Attachment6 Oct 2025View
Consultation Response STWAttachment17 Oct 2025View
Public Comment Muriel FinneyAttachment22 Oct 2025View
Public Comment Lynn CantlayAttachment23 Oct 2025View
Public Comment Susan BloorAttachment23 Oct 2025View
Consultation Response Caverswall Parish CouncilAttachment23 Oct 2025View
Public Comment Alex TomkinsonAttachment28 Oct 2025View
Public Comment Mr David AskeyAttachment28 Oct 2025View
Public Comment Anna AskeyAttachment28 Oct 2025View
Consultation Response SCC Mineral & WasteAttachment6 Nov 2025View
Consultation Response Staffordshire Fire and RescueAttachment7 Nov 2025View
PEAAttachment11 Nov 2025View
Consultation Response SMDC Environmental HealthAttachment26 Nov 2025View
Consultation response LandscapeAttachment26 Nov 2025View
Public Comment Graham MackenzieAttachment3 Feb 2026View
20260225 - Fire Advice Technical Note - Leek Road BESSAttachment3 Mar 2026View
794-PLN-NPI-00181 Leek Rd FRA 250919_Part1Attachment3 Mar 2026View
794-PLN-NPI-00181 Leek Rd FRA 250919_Part2Attachment3 Mar 2026View
794-PLN-NPI-00181 Leek Rd FRA 250919_Part3.Attachment3 Mar 2026View
794-PLN-NPI-00181 Leek Rd FRA 250919_Part4Attachment3 Mar 2026View
794-PLN-NPI-00181 Leek Rd FRA 250919_Part5Attachment3 Mar 2026View
24.02.26 - Response to ConsulteesAttachment10 Mar 2026View
Consultation Response Arboricultural OfficerAttachment11 Mar 2026View
Consultation Response Staffordshire Wildlife TrustAttachment18 Mar 2026View
Consultation Response SCC Flood Risk Team 25.03.26Attachment25 Mar 2026View
Consultation Response SCC Planning OfficerAttachment22 Apr 2026View
Consultation Response Staffordshire Fire and RescueAttachment23 Apr 2026View
Consultation Response Staffordshire Fire and RescueAttachment8 May 2026View
Leek Road BESS - Ecology Memo_13.07.26Attachment6 Aug 2026View
Leek Road BESS - Bat Survey Progress to Date_13.07.26Attachment6 Aug 2026View

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