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Construction of a temporary 49.35MW battery storage facility to include 28 energy storage container units, associated controls, PCS inverters, cooling and fire safety system, 14 Transformer feeder pillars, two substations and compound, each with an open air transformer, dedicated access track, security fencing enclosing the site, 14 low voltage cabins each with an open air transformer and high voltage switchgear. Intended lifespan of 40 years.

FIELD ADJACENT THE DUCKERY, CHAPEL LANE, GREAT BARR

Under Consultation and AssessmentReference: 21/1720Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Under Consultation and Assessment
Application type
Full Application: Major Use Class Sui Generis
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Validated
6 Dec 2021
Determination deadline
7 Mar 2022
Local authority
Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council

Application overview

Construction of a temporary 49.35MW battery storage facility to include 28 energy storage container units, associated controls, PCS inverters, cooling and fire safety system, 14 Transformer feeder pillars, two substations and compound, each with an open air transformer, dedicated access track, security fencing enclosing the site, 14 low voltage cabins each with an open air transformer and high voltage switchgear. Intended lifespan of 40 years.

Proposal details

Reference
21/1720

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Application location

FIELD ADJACENT THE DUCKERY, CHAPEL LANE, GREAT BARR

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132kV_Substation_Plan_and_Sections_and_Fence_Detail_-_C0002457_06_REV_A_-_06-12-21.pdfCouncil documentNot publishedView
Application_Form_06-12-21.pdfCouncil documentNot publishedView
Customer_Substation_Plans_and_Elevations_-_C0002457_08_REV_A_-_06-12-21.pdfCouncil documentNot publishedView
Design_and_Access_Statement_06-12-21.pdfCouncil documentNot publishedView
ESS_Container_and_LV_Substation_Plans_and_Elevations_-_C0002457_04_REV_A_-_06-12-21.pdfCouncil documentNot publishedView
FRA_and_Drainage_Strategy_06-12-21.pdfCouncil documentNot publishedView
Historic_Environment_Desk-based_Assessment_06-12-21.pdfCouncil documentNot publishedView
Location_and_Block_Plan_-_C0002457_03_REV_B_-_06-12-21.pdfCouncil documentNot publishedView
Noise_Impact_Assessment_06-12-21.pdfCouncil documentNot publishedView
Planning_Statement_06-12-21.pdfCouncil documentNot publishedView
Single_Line_Diagram_-_C0002457_07_REV_A_-_06-12-21.pdfCouncil documentNot publishedView
Site_Layout_-_C0002457_02_PL_REV_B_-_06-12-21.pdfCouncil documentNot publishedView
Soils_and_Agricultural_Report_06-12-21.pdfCouncil documentNot publishedView
Traffic_Management_Plan_06-12-21.pdfCouncil documentNot publishedView
Transport_Statement_06-12-21.pdfCouncil documentNot publishedView
Tree_Removal_and_Protection_Plan_21-12-21.pdfCouncil documentNot publishedView
Tree_Survey_Report_21-12-21.pdfCouncil documentNot publishedView
Landscape_and_Visual_Impact_Assessment_17-01-22.pdfCouncil documentNot publishedView
Landscape_and_Visual_Impact_Assessment_24-01-22.pdfCouncil documentNot publishedView
Alternative_Sites_Assessment_26-05-22.pdfCouncil documentNot publishedView
General_Details_and_Policy_Information_08-06-22.pdfCouncil documentNot publishedView
Site_Layout_-_C0002457_02_PL_REV_C1_-_29-06-22.pdfCouncil documentNot publishedView
Response_to_Policy_Comments_15-07-22.pdfCouncil documentNot publishedView
Response_Letter_in_reference_to_planning_policy_-_01-09-22_.pdfCouncil documentNot publishedView
Planning_Committee_Report_01-12-22.pdfCouncil documentNot publishedView
Drainage_Information_02-11-22.pdfCouncil documentNot publishedView
Decision_Notice.pdfCouncil documentNot publishedView
Appeal_-_Results_of_an_Archaeological_Evaluation_22-03-23.pdfCouncil documentNot publishedView
Appeal_-_Statement_of_Case_22-03-22.pdfCouncil documentNot publishedView
Appeal_-_Statement_of_Common_Ground_22-03-23.pdfCouncil documentNot publishedView
Appeal_Form_22-03-23.pdfCouncil documentNot publishedView
QUESTIONNAIRE_-_904991.pdfCouncil documentNot publishedView
Results_Archeological_Evaluation.pdfCouncil documentNot publishedView
Staffordshire_Gardens_and_Parks_Trust_Statement_22-06-23.pdfCouncil documentNot publishedView
Appeal_Decision_Notice.pdfCouncil documentNot publishedView
Appeal_information.pdfCouncil documentNot publishedView
chapel_lane_previous.pdfCouncil documentNot publishedView

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