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Construction and operation of a solar photovoltaic farm including ancillary equipment.

Masons Landfill, Bramford Road, Great Blakenham, Ipswich, IP6 0JX.

Application ApprovedReference: SCC/0083/22MSSuffolk County Council

Last published check: 21 Sept 2026, 08:29. Check the council record for more recent changes.

Application location

Masons Landfill, Bramford Road, Great Blakenham, Ipswich, IP6 0JX.

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Application summary

Status
Application Approved
Application type
Full Planning application
Received
16 Aug 2022
Validated
2 Sept 2022
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Suffolk County Council

Application overview

Construction and operation of a solar photovoltaic farm including ancillary equipment.

Proposal details

Reference
SCC/0083/22MS
Agent
Sirius Planning

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DocumentPublishedAction
ApplicationformredactedApplicationFormRedacted.pdf ( kb)24 Aug 2022View
SITE LOCATION PLAN - A3LVA1001 02 01 R0-SITE LOCATION PLAN - A3L.pdf ( kb)16 Aug 2022View
Planning Application BoundaryVA1001 02 02 R0-PLANNING APPLICATION BOUNDARY - A2L.pdf ( kb)24 Aug 2022View
Figure 7.1 Site Location and Study Area 2.5kmVA1001 07 21 R0-FIGURE 7.1 - SITE LOCATION AND STUDY AREA (2.5km) - A3L.pdf ( kb)16 Aug 2022View
FIGURE 7.3A Zone of Theoretical Visibility (ZTV) 2.5kmVA1001 07 25 R0-FIGURE 7.3A - ZONE OF THEORETICAL VISIBILITY (ZTV) (2.5km) - A3L.pdf ( kb)16 Aug 2022View
FIGURE 7.3B Zone of Theoretical Visibility (ZTV) 2.5kmVA1001 07 26 R0-FIGURE 7.3B - ZONE OF THEORETICAL VISIBILITY (ZTV) (2.5km) - A3L.pdf ( kb)16 Aug 2022View
FIGURE 7.4 Visual ReceptorsVA1001 07 27 R0-FIGURE 7.4 - VISUAL RECEPTORS - A3L.pdf ( kb)16 Aug 2022View
FIGURE 7.5 View Point Location PlanVA1001 07 28 R0-FIGURE 7.5 - VIEWPOINT LOCATION PLAN - A3L.pdf ( kb)16 Aug 2022View
SUBSTATION DETAILS - A3LVA1001 02 05 R0-SUBSTATION DETAILS - A3L.pdf ( kb)16 Aug 2022View
TRANSFORMER AND CONTROL EQUIPMENT DETAILS - A3LVA1001 02 06 R0-TRANSFORMER AND CONTROL EQUIPMENT DETAILS - A3L.pdf ( kb)16 Aug 2022View
DEER MESH FENCING DETAILS - A3LVA1001 02 07 R0-DEER MESH FENCING DETAILS - A3L.pdf ( kb)16 Aug 2022View
INDICATIVE SITE LAYOUT - A1LVA1001 02 03 R0-INDICATIVE SITE LAYOUT - A1L.pdf ( kb)16 Aug 2022View
TYPICAL PV PANEL DETAILS - A3LVA1001 02 04 R0-TYPICAL PV PANEL DETAILS - A3L.pdf ( kb)16 Aug 2022View
Planning Application BoundaryVA1001 02 02 R1-PLANNING APPLICATION BOUNDARY - A1L.pdf ( kb)26 Aug 2022View
SOLAR LANDSCAPE MASTERPLAN WIDER CONTEXTVA1001 02 09 R1 SOLAR LANDSCAPE MASTERPLAN WIDER CONTEXT.pdf ( kb)24 Feb 2023View
SOLAR LANDSCAPE MASTERPLANVA1001 02 08 R1 SOLAR LANDSCAPE MASTERPLAN.pdf ( kb)24 Feb 2023View
VIEWPOINT 1 - SequenceVA1001 07 71 R0-VIEWPOINT 1 - Sequence.pdf ( kb)24 Feb 2023View
VIEWPOINT 2 - SequenceVA1001 07 72 R0-VIEWPOINT 2 - Sequence.pdf ( kb)24 Feb 2023View
VIEWPOINT 3 - SequenceVA1001 07 73 R0-VIEWPOINT 3 - Sequence.pdf ( kb)24 Feb 2023View
VIEWPOINT 4 - SequenceVA1001 07 74 R0-VIEWPOINT 4 - Sequence.pdf ( kb)24 Feb 2023View
VIEWPOINT 5 - SequenceVA1001 07 75 R0-VIEWPOINT 5 - Sequence.pdf ( kb)24 Feb 2023View
VIEWPOINT 6 - SequenceVA1001 07 76 R0-VIEWPOINT 6 - Sequence.pdf ( kb)24 Feb 2023View
VIEWPOINT 7 - SequenceVA1001 07 77 R0-VIEWPOINT 7 - Sequence.pdf ( kb)24 Feb 2023View
VIEWPOINT 8 - SequenceVA1001 07 78 R0-VIEWPOINT 8 - Sequence.pdf ( kb)24 Feb 2023View
VIEWPOINT 9 - SequenceVA1001 07 79 R0-VIEWPOINT 9 - Sequence.pdf ( kb)24 Feb 2023View
VIEWPOINT 10 - SequenceVA1001 07 80 R0-VIEWPOINT 10 - Sequence.pdf ( kb)24 Feb 2023View
VIEWPOINT 11 - SequenceVA1001 07 81 R0-VIEWPOINT 11 - Sequence.pdf ( kb)24 Feb 2023View
VIEWPOINT 12 - SequenceVA1001 07 82 R0-VIEWPOINT 12 - Sequence.pdf ( kb)24 Feb 2023View
VIEWPOINT 13 - SequenceVA1001 07 83 R0-VIEWPOINT 13 - Sequence.pdf ( kb)24 Feb 2023View
VIEWPOINT 14 - SequenceVA1001 07 84 R0-VIEWPOINT 14 - sequence.pdf ( kb)24 Feb 2023View
VIEWPOINT 15 - SequenceVA1001 07 85 R0-VIEWPOINT 15 - Sequence.pdf ( kb)24 Feb 2023View
VIEWPOINT 16 - SequenceVA1001 07 86 R0-VIEWPOINT 16 - Sequence.pdf ( kb)24 Feb 2023View
LANDSCAPE MASTERPLAN SOLAR MITIGATION AREASVA1001 16 10-3_LANDSCAPE MASTERPLAN SOLAR MITIGATION AREAS.pdf ( kb)9 May 2023View
Appendix 7.1 LVIA Tables Masons Solar R1Appendix 7.1 LVIA Tables Masons Solar R1.pdf ( kb)24 Feb 2023View
VA1001 Environmental Statement Final R2VA1001 Environmental Statement Final R2.pdf ( kb)24 Feb 2023View
Design And Access StatementVA1001 Design and Access Statement Final.pdf ( kb)16 Aug 2022View
Non Technical Summary Final R1Non Technical Summary Final R1.pdf ( kb)2 Sept 2022View
Planning Statement Final R1Planning Statement Final R1.pdf ( kb)2 Sept 2022View
Notice Form 1Notice Form 1(1).pdf ( kb)16 Aug 2022View
Notice Letter Valley Ridge Holdings LtdNotice Letter Valley Ridge Holdings Ltd(1).pdf ( kb)16 Aug 2022View
Appendix 2.1 - EIA Scoping Opinion RedactedAppendix 2.1 - EIA Scoping Opinion_redacted(1).pdf ( kb)16 Aug 2022View
Appendix 2.2 - Statement Of Community Involvement Final(1)Appendix 2.2 - Statement of Community Involvement Final(1).pdf ( kb)16 Aug 2022View
Appendix 6.3 - Construction Traffic Management Statement Final(1)Appendix 6.3 - Construction Traffic Management Statement Final(1).pdf ( kb)16 Aug 2022View
Appendix 7.2 - Lvia MethodologyAppendix 7.2 - LVIA Methodology EIA Masons Solar(1).pdf ( kb)16 Aug 2022View
Appendix 8.1 - Extended Phase 1 Habitat SurveyAppendix 8.1 - Extended Phase 1 Habitat Survey Masons Solar(1).pdf ( kb)16 Aug 2022View
Appendix 9.1 Glint And Glare Assessment R1Appendix 9.1 - Glint and Glare Assessment R1.pdf ( kb)2 Sept 2022View
Flood Risk Assessment And Drainage RedactedAppendix 6.1 - Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage R1_redacted.pdf ( kb)28 Sept 2022View
Outline Landscape And Ecology Management PlanOutline Landscape And Ecology Management Plan.pdf ( kb)9 May 2023View
Appendix 6.2 - Updated Solar Cultural Heritage Assessment Rev 1Appendix 6.2 - Updated Solar Cultural Heritage Assessment Rev 1.pdf ( kb)15 Sept 2023View
Heritage Rebuttal NoteHeritage Rebuttal Note.pdf ( kb)22 Nov 2023View
Masons SW Drainage Calcs 45% CC AllowanceMasons SW Drainage Calcs 45% CC Allowance.pdf ( kb)22 Nov 2023View
Response From EcologyResponse from Ecology.pdf ( kb)13 Sept 2022View
Response From Flood And Water RedactedResponse from Flood and Water_redacted.pdf ( kb)13 Sept 2022View
Response From Transport StrategyResponse from Transport Strategy.pdf ( kb)20 Sept 2022View
HSE no interest responseHSL-220921092018-458-HSEHasNoInterest (1).pdf ( kb)21 Sept 2022View
Response From Natural EnglandResponse from Natural England.pdf ( kb)29 Sept 2022View
Response From SRL - Air QualityResponse from SRL - Air Quality.pdf ( kb)30 Sept 2022View
Response From Environment AgencyResponse from Environment Agency.pdf ( kb)3 Oct 2022View
Response From SCC Landscape OfficerResponse from SCC Landscape Officer.pdf ( kb)7 Oct 2022View
Response From SRL - NoiseResponse from SRL - Noise.pdf ( kb)11 Oct 2022View
Response From SRL - Noise(1)Response from SRL - Noise(1).pdf ( kb)11 Oct 2022View
Response From Historic Buildings Officer RedactedResponse from Historic Buildings Officer_redacted.pdf ( kb)25 Oct 2022View
Response From Mod SafeguardingResponse from MOD Safeguarding.pdf ( kb)3 Nov 2022View
Response From Historic England RedactedResponse from Historic England Redacted.pdf ( kb)4 Nov 2022View
2022 11 08 Mid Suffolk Dc No Comment2022-11-08 Mid Suffolk DC no comment.pdf ( kb)14 Nov 2022View
Re-Consultation Response From Flood & Water RedactedRe-Consultation Response from Flood & Water_redacted.pdf ( kb)24 Mar 2023View
Re-Consultation Response From National HighwaysRe-Consultation Response from National Highways.pdf ( kb)24 Mar 2023View
Re-Consultation Response From SCC Transport StrategyRe-Consultation Response from SCC Transport Strategy.pdf ( kb)27 Mar 2023View
Re-Consultation Response From Water Officer, Suffolk Fire & Rescue Service RedactedRe-Consultation Response from Water Officer, Suffolk Fire & Rescue Service_redacted.pdf ( kb)27 Mar 2023View
Re-Consultation Reponse From SRL - Air Quality RedactedRe-Consultation Reponse from SRL - Air Quality_redacted.pdf ( kb)31 Mar 2023View
Re-Consultation Response From SCC EcologyRe-Consultation Response from SCC Ecology.pdf ( kb)4 Apr 2023View
Re-Consultation Response From Natural England RedactedRe-Consultation Response from Natural England_redacted.pdf ( kb)5 Apr 2023View
Re-Consultation Response From SRL - NoiseRe-Consultation Response from SRL - Noise.pdf ( kb)6 Apr 2023View
Re-Consultation Response From SCC Landscape Officer RedactedRe-Consultation Response from SCC Landscape Officer_Redacted.pdf ( kb)5 Apr 2023View
Re-Consultation Response From Environment AgencyRe-Consultation Response from Environment Agency.pdf ( kb)11 Apr 2023View
Re-Consultation Response From Historic EnglandRe-Consultation Response from Historic England.pdf ( kb)12 Apr 2023View
Objection Great Blakenham Parish Council 14/04/2023Karen Grimwood Objection 14-04-2023.htm ( kb)14 Apr 2023View
Response From Agent Re Historic England Comments RedactedResponse from Agent re Historic England comments_redacted.pdf ( kb)9 May 2023View
Response From Agent Re SCC Landscape Officer Comments RedactedResponse from Agent re SCC Landscape Officer comments_redacted.pdf ( kb)9 May 2023View
Response From SCC Landscape Officer RedactedResponse from SCC Landscape Officer_redacted.pdf ( kb)31 May 2023View
Response Historic EnglandResponse Historic England SCC008322MS.pdf ( kb)19 Jun 2023View
Masons Solar Landscape Response Letter August 2023 FinalMasons Solar Landscape Response Letter August 2023 Final.pdf ( kb)2 Aug 2023View
Masons Landfill Solar Outline Landscape & Ecology Management Plan August 2023Masons Landfill Solar Outline Landscape & Ecology Management Plan August 2023.pdf ( kb)2 Aug 2023View
Appeal Decisions ReferencedAppeal Decisions referenced.pdf ( kb)2 Aug 2023View
Re-Consultation Reponse From MOD DIO SafeguardingRe-Consultation Reponse from MOD DIO Safeguarding.pdf ( kb)22 Aug 2023View
Response From SCC Senior Landscape Officer RedactedResponse from SCC Senior Landscape Officer_redacted.pdf ( kb)18 Sept 2023View
Re-Consultation Response From Flood & WaterRe-Consultation Response from Flood & Water.pdf ( kb)25 Sept 2023View
Re-Consultation Response From Environment Agency RedactedRe-Consultation Response from Environment Agency_redacted.pdf ( kb)27 Sept 2023View
Re-Consultation Response From National HighwaysResponse from National Highways.pdf ( kb)4 Oct 2023View
Re-Consultation Response From Suffolk Fire And Rescue ServiceRe-Consultation Response from Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service.pdf ( kb)9 Oct 2023View
Re-Consultation Response From SCC Transport Strategy(1)Re-Consultation Response from SCC Transport Strategy(1).pdf ( kb)11 Oct 2023View
Re-Consultation Response From Historic EnglandResponse from Historic England.pdf ( kb)12 Oct 2023View
Re Consultation Response From Srl Air Quality RedactedRe-Consultation Response from SRL-Air Quality_redacted.pdf ( kb)17 Oct 2023View
Response From Agent Re Comments From SRL-Air Quality RedactedResponse from Agent re Comments from SRL-Air Quality_redacted.pdf ( kb)19 Oct 2023View
Re-Consultation Response From Natural England RedactedResponse from Natural England_redacted.pdf ( kb)20 Oct 2023View
Re-Consultation Response From SRL-NoiseRe-Consultation Response from SRL-Noise.pdf ( kb)24 Oct 2023View
Re-Consultation Response From SRL-Air QualityRe-Consultation Response from SRL-Air Quality.pdf ( kb)27 Oct 2023View
Response From Agent To Flood & Water Query RedactedResponse from Agent to Flood & Water Query_redacted.pdf ( kb)16 Nov 2023View
Re-Consultation Response From Historic England(1)Re-Consultation Response from Historic England(1).pdf ( kb)5 Dec 2023View
Response From Agent Re Historic England Reponse RedactedResponse from Agent re Historic England Reponse_redacted.pdf ( kb)14 Dec 2023View
Re-Consultation Response From Cllr Chris Chambers RedactedRe-Consultation Response from Cllr Chris Chambers_redacted.pdf ( kb)5 Jan 2024View
Response From Agent To Objection From Cllr Chambers RedactedResponse from Agent to objection from Cllr Chambers_redacted.pdf ( kb)26 Jan 2024View
Objection Karen Grimwood 14/04/2024 RedactedObjection Karen Grimwood 14-04-2023_redacted.pdf ( kb)14 Apr 2023View
Covering Email RedactedCovering Email_redacted.pdf ( kb)24 Feb 2023View
Correspondance Between Agent And LLFA Redacted(1)Correspondance between Agent and LLFA_redacted(1).pdf ( kb)22 Nov 2023View
Correspondance Between Agent And LLFA RedactedCorrespondance between Agent and LLFA_redacted.pdf ( kb)6 Dec 2023View
2022-09-02 SCC Letter To National Planning Casework Unit2022-09-02 SCC Letter to National Planning Casework Unit.pdf ( kb)2 Sept 2022View
2022-09-02 Agent Valid Letter2022-09-02 Agent Valid Letter.pdf ( kb)2 Sept 2022View
Decision Notice RedactedDecision Notice_redacted.pdf ( kb)25 Mar 2024View

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