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INSTALLATION OF PROPOSED SOLAR FARM, ENERGY STORAGE FACILITY AND ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE.

LAND AT COLBRANS FARM ESTATE, LAUGHTON, BN8 6AJ

Decision IssuedReference: WD/2024/2392/MEAWealden District Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Issued
Application type
Major Application with Environmental Assessment
Received
17 Oct 2024
Validated
18 Dec 2024
Determination deadline
9 Apr 2025
Local authority
Wealden District Council

Application overview

INSTALLATION OF PROPOSED SOLAR FARM, ENERGY STORAGE FACILITY AND ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE.

Proposal details

Reference
WD/2024/2392/MEA
Ward
Arlington
Parish
Laughton
Agent
Renplan Ltd

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Application location

LAND AT COLBRANS FARM ESTATE, LAUGHTON, BN8 6AJ

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Documents 162 of 162

DocumentPublishedAction
-Application Form5 Nov 2024View
-Application Form for CIL18 Oct 2024View
Habitat Features Plan - 16441/P01aBlock Plan20 Mar 2025View
Habitat Features Plan - 16441/P01bBlock Plan20 Mar 2025View
Layout Plan - V14Block Plan12 Jun 2025View
Agricultural Gate - Elevation_Agricultural-Gate-6400_P02Elevations9 Dec 2024View
2.4 Meter Palisade Fence - Elevation_Fence-Palisade-Type-A-2400_P02Elevations17 Dec 2024View
Stock Proof Fencing with a Mammal Gate - Elevation_Fence-Stock-Type-B-2100_P02Elevations17 Dec 2024View
CCTV Pole - Elevation_CCTV_P03Elevations17 Dec 2024View
Energy Storage System - Elevation_Energy-Storage-System_P02General Plan9 Dec 2024View
Customer Substation - 33kilovolts - Type A - Elevation_Customer-Sub-33kV-Type-A-P02General Plan17 Dec 2024View
Security Gate - Elevation_Security-Gate-Type-A-2400_P03General Plan17 Dec 2024View
Bridge - Elevation_Bridge_P02General Plan17 Dec 2024View
Office Container - Elevation_Office-Container_P03General Plan18 Dec 2024View
Power Conversion Unit - Elevation_Power-Conversion-Unit_P03General Plan18 Dec 2024View
Spares Container - Elevation_Spares-Container_P03General Plan18 Dec 2024View
Onsite Water Storage - Elevation_Water-Storage_P03General Plan18 Dec 2024View
Welfare Unit - Elevation_Welfare-Unit_P03.pdfGeneral Plan18 Dec 2024View
Drainage Strategy Sheet 1 P23-2418-PEG-XX-XX-DR-C-0201-P4General Plan27 Mar 2025View
Drainage Strategy Sheet 2 P23-2418-PEG-XX-XX-DR-C-0202-P4General Plan27 Mar 2025View
Drainage Strategy Sheet 3 P23-2418-PEG-XX-XX-DR-C-0203-P4General Plan27 Mar 2025View
Drainage Strategy Sheet 4 P23-2418-PEG-XX-XX-DR-C-0204-P4General Plan27 Mar 2025View
Drainage Strategy Sheet 5 P23-2418-PEG-XX-XX-DR-C-0205-P5General Plan27 Mar 2025View
Drainage Strategy Sheet 6 P23-2418-PEG-XX-XX-DR-C-0206-P4General Plan27 Mar 2025View
Drainage Strategy Sheet 7 P23-2418-PEG-XX-XX-DR-C-0207-P4General Plan27 Mar 2025View
Drainage Strategy Sheet 8 P23-2418-PEG-XX-XX-DR-C-0208-P4General Plan27 Mar 2025View
Drainage Strategy Sheet 9 P23-2418-PEG-XX-XX-DR-C-0209-P3General Plan27 Mar 2025View
Drainage Strategy Sheet 10 P23-2418-PEG-XX-XX-DR-C-0210-P3General Plan27 Mar 2025View
Drainage Strategy Sheet 11 P23-2418-PEG-XX-XX-DR-C-0211-P3General Plan27 Mar 2025View
Drainage Strategy Sheet 12 P23-2418-PEG-XX-XX-DR-C-0212-P3General Plan27 Mar 2025View
Drainage Strategy Sheet 13 P23-2418-PEG-XX-XX-DR-C-0213-P3General Plan27 Mar 2025View
Drainage Strategy Sheet 14 P23-2418-PEG-XX-XX-DR-C-0214-P3General Plan27 Mar 2025View
SkylarkMitigation Area Plan - 16441/P13General Plan1 Apr 2025View
Landscape MasterplanGeneral Plan1 Apr 2025View
Photovoltaic Solar Array - Ballast - Elevation_PV-Array-Ballast_P02_ColbransGeneral Plan24 Jun 2025View
Photovoltaic Solar Array- Pilled - Elevation_PV-Array-Pilled_P02_ColbransGeneral Plan24 Jun 2025View
DNO 33 Kilovolts Substation Type A - Cross Sections A-A & B-B - Elevation _DNO-Sub-33KV-Type-A_P02Sections9 Dec 2024View
Internal Access Track - Type A - Cross-Section_Access-Track-Type-A_P03Sections18 Dec 2024View
Parking Space - Cross-Section_Parking-Space_P03Sections18 Dec 2024View
Development Area - V3Site Plan9 Dec 2024View
Site Location Plan V4Site Plan5 Feb 2025View
Layout Plan - Part 1 V15Site Plan17 Jun 2025View
Layout Plan - Part 2 V15Site Plan17 Jun 2025View
Layout Plan - Part 3 V15Site Plan17 Jun 2025View
Layout Plan - Part 4 V15Site Plan17 Jun 2025View
Ecology NoteAccompanying Documents (Misc)20 Mar 2025View
SUPERSEDEDBNG Metric5 Nov 2024View
-BNG Metric20 Mar 2025View
-Design and Access Statement5 Nov 2024View
Agricultural Land ClassificationReport18 Oct 2024View
Flood Risk Assessment & Surface Water Drainage StrategyReport18 Oct 2024View
Appendix A - Figure 1 - Glint & Glare AssessmentReport5 Nov 2024View
Appendix A - Figure 2 - Glint & Glare AssessmentReport5 Nov 2024View
Appendix A - Figure 3 - Glint & Glare AssessmentReport5 Nov 2024View
Appendix A - Figure 4 - Glint & Glare AssessmentReport5 Nov 2024View
Appendix B - Glint & Glare AssessmentReport5 Nov 2024View
Appendix C - Glint & Glare AssessmentReport5 Nov 2024View
Appendix D - Glint & Glare AssessmentReport5 Nov 2024View
Appendix E - Glint & Glare AssessmentReport5 Nov 2024View
Appendix F - Glint & Glare AssessmentReport5 Nov 2024View
Appendix G - Glint & Glare AssessmentReport5 Nov 2024View
Glint & Glare AssessmentReport5 Nov 2024View
Appendix I - Glint & Glare AssessmentReport25 Nov 2024View
Appendix H - Glint & Glare AssessmentReport25 Nov 2024View
Noise Impact AssessmentReport6 Jan 2025View
Appendix 4.7 - Bat Survey Methodologies & ResultsReport23 Jan 2025View
Heritage Addendum - Colbrans Solar and Energy StorageReport25 Feb 2025View
Construction Traffic Management Plan Revision A - Colbrans Solar Farm and Energy StorageReport25 Feb 2025View
Flood Risk Sequential TestReport8 Apr 2025View
Naturespace District Licence ReportReport23 May 2025View
Flood Risk & HydrologyReport5 Jun 2025View
Tree Survey Report and Arboricultural Impact AssessmentReport12 Jun 2025View
Appendix 4.9 Environmental Statement - Otter & Water Vole Survey Methodologies & ResultsStatement18 Oct 2024View
Appendix 4.10 Environmental Statement - Reptile Methodologies & ResultsStatement18 Oct 2024View
Appendix 4.11 Environmental Statement - Post Development Habitat Features PlanStatement18 Oct 2024View
Chapter 5 Environmental Statement - Historic EnvironmentStatement18 Oct 2024View
Appendix 5.1 Environmental Statement - Cultural Heritage BaselineStatement18 Oct 2024View
Appendix 5.2 Environmental Statement - Geophysical SurveyStatement18 Oct 2024View
Chapter 6 Environmental Statement - Landscape & VisualStatement18 Oct 2024View
Appendix 6.1 Environmental Statement - Landscape & Visual Assessment CriteriaStatement18 Oct 2024View
Appendix 6.2 Environmental Statement - Photo RecordStatement18 Oct 2024View
Appendix 6.3 Environmental Statement - PhotomontagesStatement18 Oct 2024View
Chapter 7 Environmental Statement - ConclusionsStatement18 Oct 2024View
Environmental Statement Cover Page and ContentsStatement18 Oct 2024View
Chapter 1 Environmental Statement - IntroductionStatement18 Oct 2024View
Appendix 1.2 Environmental Statement - Scoping ResponseStatement18 Oct 2024View
Chapter 2 Environmental Statement - EIA Methodology & ConsultationStatement18 Oct 2024View
Appendix 4.1 Environmental Statement - Habitat Features PlanStatement18 Oct 2024View
Appendix 4.2 Environmental Statement - Site PhotosStatement18 Oct 2024View
Appendix 4.4 Environmental Statement - Biodiversity Net GainStatement18 Oct 2024View
Appendix 4.5 Environmental Statement - Amphibian Survey Methodologies & ResultsStatement18 Oct 2024View
Appendix 4.7 Environmental Statement - Bat Survey MethodologiesStatement18 Oct 2024View
Appendix 4.8 Environmental Statement - Bird Survey Methodologies & ResultsStatement18 Oct 2024View
Appendix 1 - PlanningStatement18 Oct 2024View
Statement of Community InvolvementStatement18 Oct 2024View
Non Technical Summary of the Environmental StatementStatement18 Oct 2024View
Appendix 1.1 Environmental Statement - EIA Scoping ReportStatement18 Oct 2024View
Chapter 3 Environmental Statement - Project Description & AlternativesStatement18 Oct 2024View
Appendix 3.1 Environmental Statement - Construction & Environmental Management PlanStatement18 Oct 2024View
Chapter 4 Environmental Statement - BiodiversityStatement18 Oct 2024View
Appendix 4.3 Environmental Statement - Desk Study & Phase 1/UK Habitat Survey Methodologies & ResultsStatement5 Nov 2024View
Further Environmental InformationStatement23 Jan 2025View
Planning StatementStatement25 Feb 2025View
Surface water drainage: response to the LLFAStatement11 Mar 2025View
Habitat Management and Monitoring PlanStatement20 Mar 2025View
Layout Plan - V10 SuSUPERSEDED Block Plan9 Dec 2024View
Layout Plan - V14SUPERSEDED Block Plan20 Mar 2025View
Photovoltaic Solar Array - Pilled - Elevation_PV-Array-Pilled_P02SUPERSEDED General Plan9 Dec 2024View
Photovoltaic Solar Array - Ballast - Elevation_PV-Array-Ballast_P02SUPERSEDED General Plan9 Dec 2024View
Site Location Plan - V3SUPERSEDED Site Plan9 Dec 2024View
Layout Plan Part 4 - V10SUPERSEDED Site Plan9 Dec 2024View
Layout Plan Part 3 - V10SUPERSEDED Site Plan9 Dec 2024View
Layout Plan Part 2 - V10SUPERSEDED Site Plan9 Dec 2024View
Layout Plan Part 1 - V10SUPERSEDED Site Plan9 Dec 2024View
Tree Survey Report & Arboricultural Impact AssessmentSUPERSEDED Report18 Oct 2024View
Noise Impact AssessmentSUPERSEDED Report18 Oct 2024View
Appendix 3.2 Environmental Statement - Construction Traffic Management PlanSUPERSEDED Statement18 Oct 2024View
PlanningSUPERSEDED Statement18 Oct 2024View
Appendix 3.3 Environmental Statement - Habitat Management & Monitoring PlanSUPERSEDED Statement18 Oct 2024View
ESCC Rights of WayConsultee Response24 Dec 2024View
Environment AgencyConsultee Response2 Jan 2025View
WDC/Rother Pollution ControlConsultee Response2 Jan 2025View
South Downs National Park AuthorityConsultee Response2 Jan 2025View
Active Travel EnglandConsultee Response6 Jan 2025View
Southern WaterConsultee Response7 Jan 2025View
National Air Taffic ServicesConsultee Response7 Jan 2025View
ESCC Flood Risk ManagementConsultee Response8 Jan 2025View
Environment AgencyConsultee Response8 Jan 2025View
Gatwick AirportConsultee Response10 Jan 2025View
Parish CouncilConsultee Response16 Jan 2025View
Natural EnglandConsultee Response22 Jan 2025View
ESCC HighwaysConsultee Response22 Jan 2025View
Parish CouncilConsultee Response27 Jan 2025View
WDC/Rother Pollution Control - Environmental HealthConsultee Response27 Jan 2025View
WDC Arboriculture and LandscapeConsultee Response29 Jan 2025View
Historic EnglandConsultee Response30 Jan 2025View
WDC Conservation and DesignConsultee Response6 Feb 2025View
ESCC ArchaeologyConsultee Response6 Feb 2025View
WDC BiodiversityConsultee Response11 Mar 2025View
Active EnglandConsultee Response25 Mar 2025View
WDC BiodiversityConsultee Response27 Mar 2025View
Gatwick Airport LtdConsultee Response28 Mar 2025View
National Air Traffice Services SafeguardingConsultee Response28 Mar 2025View
ESCC Flood Risk ManagementConsultee Response3 Apr 2025View
Natural EnglandConsultee Response7 Apr 2025View
Environment AgencyConsultee Response8 Apr 2025View
Parish CouncilConsultee Response9 Apr 2025View
Historic EnglandConsultee Response22 Apr 2025View
ESCC ArchaeologyConsultee Response23 Apr 2025View
WDC Arboriculture and LandscapeConsultee Response28 Apr 2025View
ESCC HighwaysConsultee Response29 Apr 2025View
WDC Biodiversity - Additional CommentsConsultee Response21 May 2025View
East Sussex Fire & Rescue ServiceConsultee Response22 Jul 2025View
-Planning History18 Oct 2024View
-Committee Minutes16 Jul 2025View
-Decision Notice21 Jul 2025View
Final DraftLegal Agreement10 Jul 2025View
-Legal Agreement17 Jul 2025View
CommitteeOfficer Report11 Jun 2025View
Committee UpdateOfficer Report18 Jun 2025View
DelegatedOfficer Report21 Jul 2025View
Condition 6 APPROVEDCondition Discharge Decision3 Jul 2026View

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