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VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 5, 28 & 31 OF WD/2021/2001/MFA (VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 10 & 11 OF WD/2020/1244/MAJ (PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF A SOLAR ELECTRIC FORECOURT®, COMPRISING 24 CORE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING POINTS, A SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) FARM OF UP TO 5.5MW AND ENERGY STORAGE. THE HUB BUILDING WILL CONTAIN A MIX OF ANCILLARY DWELL FACILITIES INCLUDING WCS, COFFEE SHOP, RETAIL, SEATING AREA, MEETING ROOMS/WORKSPACE AND A DISPLAY AREA. PROVISION OF CAR PARKING, HARD AND SOFT LANDSCAPING AND ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS OFF THE COPWOOD ROUNDABOUT. DIVERSION OF PUBLIC FOOTPATH) IN ORDER TO ENABLE THE COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE DEVELOPMENT PRIOR TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MAIN VEHICLE ACCESS AND COMPLETION OF A SECTION 278 AGREEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLE ACCESS FOLLOWING THE COMPLETION OF THE COPWOOD ROUNDABOUT IMPROVEMENTS) TO ALLOW CHANGES TO THE ALIGNMENT AND ORIENTATION OF THE SOLAR PANELS AND SEEK TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF BATTERIES IN THE ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM BY CONSEQUENCE OF USING AN ALTERNATIVE BATTERY TECHNOLOGY.

LAND SOUTH OF COPWOOD FARM AND TO THE WEST OF THE A22, UCKFIELD BYPASS, UCKFIELD, TN22 3PT

Decision IssuedReference: WD/2025/0914/MFAWealden District Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Issued
Application type
Major Application - Non-compliance of Condition
Received
2 Apr 2025
Validated
3 Apr 2025
Determination deadline
1 Aug 2025
Local authority
Wealden District Council

Application overview

VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 5, 28 & 31 OF WD/2021/2001/MFA (VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 10 & 11 OF WD/2020/1244/MAJ (PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF A SOLAR ELECTRIC FORECOURT®, COMPRISING 24 CORE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING POINTS, A SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) FARM OF UP TO 5.5MW AND ENERGY STORAGE. THE HUB BUILDING WILL CONTAIN A MIX OF ANCILLARY DWELL FACILITIES INCLUDING WCS, COFFEE SHOP, RETAIL, SEATING AREA, MEETING ROOMS/WORKSPACE AND A DISPLAY AREA. PROVISION OF CAR PARKING, HARD AND SOFT LANDSCAPING AND ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS OFF THE COPWOOD ROUNDABOUT. DIVERSION OF PUBLIC FOOTPATH) IN ORDER TO ENABLE THE COMMENCEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE DEVELOPMENT PRIOR TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MAIN VEHICLE ACCESS AND COMPLETION OF A SECTION 278 AGREEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLE ACCESS FOLLOWING THE COMPLETION OF THE COPWOOD ROUNDABOUT IMPROVEMENTS) TO ALLOW CHANGES TO THE ALIGNMENT AND ORIENTATION OF THE SOLAR PANELS AND SEEK TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF BATTERIES IN THE ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM BY CONSEQUENCE OF USING AN ALTERNATIVE BATTERY TECHNOLOGY.

Proposal details

Reference
WD/2025/0914/MFA
Ward
Danehill & Fletching
Parish
Fletching
Agent
DHA Planning

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Application location

LAND SOUTH OF COPWOOD FARM AND TO THE WEST OF THE A22, UCKFIELD BYPASS, UCKFIELD, TN22 3PT

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DocumentPublishedAction
-Application Form3 Apr 2025View
-Application Form for CIL2 Apr 2025View
Proposed Site Plan - RCN1031-100 Rev 4Block Plan2 Apr 2025View
BESS Comparison - RCN1031-102 Rev 2Block Plan2 Apr 2025View
Southern Fields Comparison - RCN1031-103 Rev 0Block Plan2 Apr 2025View
Layout Comparison - RCN1031-101 Rev 2Block Plan2 Apr 2025View
PV Array Details 25 Degrees - RCN1031-200 Rev 0General Plan2 Apr 2025View
DNO Details - RCN1031-220 Rev 0General Plan2 Apr 2025View
Spare Parts Container Details - RCN1031222 Rev 0General Plan2 Apr 2025View
Power Station Details - RCN1031223 Rev 0General Plan2 Apr 2025View
Battery Container Details - RCN1031-250 Rev 0General Plan2 Apr 2025View
Auxiliary Transformer Details - RCN1031-260 Rev 0General Plan2 Apr 2025View
Switchgear - RCN1031-261 Rev 0General Plan2 Apr 2025View
DC-DC Converter - RCN1031-266 Rev 0General Plan2 Apr 2025View
DC Combiner Box - RCN1031-267 Rev 0General Plan2 Apr 2025View
Site Integration Information, VS3-022 Single Level System - DRW101183 Rev 07General Plan2 Apr 2025View
Site Integration Information, VS3-022 Foundation Examples (Groundworks) - DRW101183 Rev 07General Plan2 Apr 2025View
Site Integration Information, VS3-022 Earthing Points - DRW101183 Rev 07General Plan2 Apr 2025View
PV Array Details 20 Degrees - RCN1031-200 Rev 0General Plan2 Apr 2025View
Landscape Softworks Plan 1 of 2 - 3286_L_SW_0_01 Rev LGeneral Plan2 Apr 2025View
Landscape Softworks Plan 2 of 2 - 3286_L_SW_0_02 Rev JGeneral Plan2 Apr 2025View
Proposed Surface Water Drainage Layout Sheet 1 of 3 - L2686-FP-XX-XX-DR-D-0921 Rev P03General Plan2 Apr 2025View
Proposed Surface Water Drainage Layout Sheet 2 of 3 - L2686-FP-XX-XX-DR-D-0922 Rev P03General Plan2 Apr 2025View
Proposed Surface Water Drainage Layout Sheet 3 of 3 - L2686-FP-XX-XX-DR-D-0923 Rev P01General Plan2 Apr 2025View
Proposed Drainage Details Sheet 1 of 2 - L2686-FP-XX-XX-DR-D-0931 Rev P01General Plan2 Apr 2025View
Proposed Drainage Details Sheet 2 of 2 - L2686-FP-XX-XX-DR-D-0932 Rev P01General Plan2 Apr 2025View
Proposed Foul Water Drainage Layout - L2686-FP-XX-XX-DR-D-0901 Rev P01General Plan2 Apr 2025View
Proposed Surface Water Drainage Layout Sheet 3 of 3General Plan7 Jul 2025View
Solar Photovoltaic Glint and Glare StudyAccompanying Documents (Misc)2 Apr 2025View
Drainage Strategy - Part 2Report2 Apr 2025View
Drainage Strategy - Part 1Report2 Apr 2025View
Landscape and Ecology AddendumReport2 Apr 2025View
Archaeological Evaluation ReportReport2 Apr 2025View
Noise AssessmentReport2 Apr 2025View
Fire Risk Assessment Report, Site & Six PackReport2 Apr 2025View
Fire Risk AssessmentReport23 May 2025View
Updated Drainage StrategyReport7 Jul 2025View
PlanningStatement3 Apr 2025View
Proposed Surface Water Drainage Layout Sheet 3 of 3SUPERSEDED General Plan17 Jun 2025View
Updated Drainage StrategySUPERSEDED Report17 Jun 2025View
East Sussex Fire & Rescue ServiceConsultee Response22 Apr 2025View
ESCC Flood Risk ManagementConsultee Response2 May 2025View
ESCC HighwaysConsultee Response6 May 2025View
Parish CouncilConsultee Response15 May 2025View
Town CouncilConsultee Response15 May 2025View
East Sussex Fire & Rescue ServiceConsultee Response21 May 2025View
ESCC Flood Risk ManagementConsultee Response30 May 2025View
East Sussex Fire & Rescue ServiceConsultee Response26 Jun 2025View
WDC/Rother Pollution ControlConsultee Response3 Jul 2025View
ESCC Flood Risk ManagementConsultee Response4 Jul 2025View
ESCC Flood Risk ManagementConsultee Response9 Jul 2025View
Uckfield Town CouncilConsultee Response11 Aug 2025View
ESCC ArchaeologyConsultee Response9 Dec 2025View
Response to Town CouncilAgent/Applicant Correspondence23 May 2025View
-Planning History3 Apr 2025View
-Decision Notice31 Jul 2025View
DelegatedOfficer Report31 Jul 2025View
Condition 30 APPROVED and DISCHARGEDCondition Discharge Decision28 Aug 2025View
Condition 6 APPROVED and DISCHARGEDCondition Discharge Decision18 Nov 2025View
Condition 6Condition Miscellaneous4 Nov 2025View
Condition 1, 3, 7 & 8Condition Miscellaneous2 Sept 2026View

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