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Installation of 10MW solar photovoltaic array across approximately 10 hectares of land with installation of 1.5MW battery energy storage system and associated landscaping

Land East of A6129 Stanborough Hatfield AL8 7TB

Decided - GrantedReference: 6/2023/1802/MAJWelwyn Hatfield Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided - Granted
Application type
MAJOR DEVELOPMENT
Received
29 Aug 2023
Validated
29 Aug 2023
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Application overview

Installation of 10MW solar photovoltaic array across approximately 10 hectares of land with installation of 1.5MW battery energy storage system and associated landscaping

Proposal details

Reference
6/2023/1802/MAJ
Parish
Hatfield
Agent
Mr Stuart Downs

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Application location

Land East of A6129 Stanborough Hatfield AL8 7TB

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Description: ApplicationformredactedApplicationFormRedacted.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Existing SiteSSF.Exist.02A(1).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Solar Farm Layout PlanSSF.Layout.05B(1).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Invertor Elevation/DetailSSF.Invertor.27.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Racking for PanelsSSF.Racking.31.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: General Storage Container ElevationsSSF.Storage.29.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Transformer/Switching detailSSF.Transformer.28.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Landscape PlanSSF.Land.07B(1).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: OS Plan of the Property & DevelopmentSSF.OS Plan.01.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Battery Storage Container ElevationsSSF.Battery.30.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Proposed pathway routesSSF.Potential Paths.33.jpg (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Existing pathways and tracksSSF.Pathways.32.jpg (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Clearing planSSF.Clear.04.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Drainage PlanSSF.Drain.08B(1).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Grading PlanSSF.Grade.06B(1).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Updated cross section planSSF.Section.10F.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Works and access planSSF.Works.03A.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: A6129 Construction Access AmendmentsLand east of A6129, Stanborough Revised CTMTS (2007610-05A) 17-04-24_Part1of2-41.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: A414 Egress Construction Vehicle TrackingLand east of A6129, Stanborough Revised CTMTS (2007610-05A) 17-04-24_Part1of2-40.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Security and Fence Section PlansSSF.Security.26D.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Cross Sections PlanSSF.Section.10H.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Planning Design and Access Statement Aug 2023Stanborough Solar Farm Planning DAS Aug 2023.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Landscape & Visual Impact Assessment Revision August 20242588 LVIA 2024 08 22 (Solar Scheme) RevA.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: SSF Responses and Clarifications PDF - redactedSSF Responses and Clarifications WE 23.11.23(1)_Redacted.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Construction Traffic Management & Transport StatementLand east of A6129 Stanborough CTMTS 2007610-05 03.07.23.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Conditional response - LLFA6-2023-1802-MAJ - LLFA - 01.08.2024.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment- Environment AgencyEA Response 136185 (04).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment - WHBC Public Health and ProtectionComments(8).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment- Herts Ecology6_2023_1802_MAJ Land East of A6129 Stanborough Hatfield AL8 7TB.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment- HCC HighwaysResponse_6-2023-1802-MAJ(3).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comments - Hertfordshire ConstabularyComments(7).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: No comment - Active Travel England6-2023-1802-MAJ.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comments - Cadent GasEA_3WWX_33937566.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comments - Hertfordshire County Council Historic Environment Advisor6-23-1802-12(1).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment - Historic Environment Advisor - redacted6-23-1802-12_Redacted.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comments - Lead Local Flood Authority6-2023-1802-MAJ - LLFA - 05.06.2024.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment - National Rail6_2023_1802_MAJ -.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment - Environment Agency136185-03 EA Response.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment - Hertfordshire ConstabularyComments(6).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment - National Grid redactedcomment.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment - Hertfordshire Ecology6-2023-1802-MAJ Rsp 5.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comments - Cadent GasCAD_SP_SSW_22 Specification for safe working in the vicinity of Cadent Assets_2023.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Conditional - HCC HighwaysResponse_6-2023-1802-MAJ(2).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comments - Cadent GasEA_3WWX_33308469(1).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comments - Cadent GasEA_3WWX_33308469.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment - Active Travel England - redacted1802MAJ_Redacted(2).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comments - WHBC Landscapes1802MAJ(2).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comments - Herts Ecology6-2023-1802-MAJ Rsp 4.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Objection - Environment Agency136185.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Objection - Lead Local Flood Authority Checklist6-2023-1802-MAJ - LLFA checklist - 29.01.2024.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Objection - Lead Local Flood Authority6-2023-1802-MAJ - LLFA letter - 29.01.2024.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment - Hertfordshire Ecology - redacted6-2023-1802-MAJ Rsp 3_Redacted.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment - Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust - redactedWelHat 6-2023-1802-MAJ HMWT response.docx_Redacted.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment - Hertfordshire Ecology6-2023-1802-MAJ Rsp 2.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment- HCC Minerals and Waste - redactedLand East of A6129 Stanborough MW Comments_Redacted.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment- Affinity Water620231802MAJ_12012024.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment- Affinity WaterRE_ 6_2023_1802_MAJ Land East of A6129 Stanborough Hatfield AL8 7TB redacted_Redacted.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment- HCC Historic Environment6-23-1802-1.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comments - Herts Ecology6-2023-1802-MAJ Rsp 1.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Holding Objection - Affinity Water - redacted1802MAJ_Redacted(1).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment - Natural England - redacted1802MAJ_Redacted.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment- Gerry Brophy - Hertfordshire ConstabularyComments(5).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: No Objection- Gerry Brophy - Hertfordshire ConstabularyComments(4).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Objection - HCC HighwaysResponse_6-2023-1802-MAJ.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment- Public Health and Protection - WHBC - Public Health and ProtectionComments(3).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Conditional Response- National Highways RedactedNHPR_NH2303292_6-2023-1802-MAJ_CO_Redacted(1).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment- Network Rail6_2023_1802_MAJ - Land East of A6129 Stanborough Hatfield AL8 7TB(1).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Support- Hatfield Town CouncilLand East of A6129 Stanborough Hatfield AL8 7TB(1).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment- Natural England453490 NE Response.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Call in - Cllr Moore WHBC Handside_redactedRE_ Planning Application_ 6_2023_1802_MAJ_Redacted.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Objection - Environment AgencyEA Response - 136185 - 620231802MAJ.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment - Conservation Officer - Place ServicesComments(2).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment - Conservation Officer - Place Services - 6.2023.1802.MAJ Land East of A6129 Stanborough Hatfield AL8 7TB.pdf6.2023.1802.MAJ Land East of A6129 Stanborough Hatfield AL8 7TB.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment - Hertfordshire ConstabularyComments(1).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Conditional - WHBC - Public Health and ProtectionComments.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Conditional - WHBC - Public Health and Protection - WK141025 - East of A6129 Stanborough.pdfWK141025 - East of A6129 Stanborough.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment - Affinity Water redactedRE_ 6_2023_1802_MAJ Land East of A6129 Stanborough Hatfield AL8 7TB Installation of 10MW solar photovoltaic array_Redacted.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment- Cadent Gas Cover LetterEA_3WWX_30887897.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment- Cadent Gas- Overview Map of Worksite3.PNG (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment- Cadent Gas- cadent Maps2.PNG (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment- Cadent Gas- Cadent Maps1.PNG (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment- Cadent Gas - UKOPA Good Practice GuideSolar Farm Guidance(1).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment- Cadent Gas- Specification for Safe Working BrochureCAD_SP_SSW_22 _ feb 2023.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment- Cadent Gas - Map4.PNG (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Holding Objection- Cadent Gas- Solar Farm GuidanceSolar Farm Guidance.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Holding Objection- Cadent Gas- Map Views30887897_CadentGas.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment- Thames Water RedactedFrom_Redacted.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment - HCC Water Officer6_2023_1802_MAJ- Fire hydrants.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Objection - 1 Reynards Road Welwyn AL6 9TR -Redacted1 Reynards Road, Welwyn, AL6 9TR Objection 15-09-2024-Redacted.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Support - 65 Handside Lane Welwyn Garden City AL8 6SH -Redacted65 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6SH Support 13-09-2024-Redacted.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Objection - 1 Holly Walk Welwyn Garden City AL8 7EJ -Redacted1 Holly Walk, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7EJ Objection 13-09-2024-Redacted.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Objection - 2 Thumbswood Welwyn Garden City AL7 4QE -Redacted2 Thumbswood, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4QE Objection 13-09-2024-Redacted.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Objection - 17 Brooksfield Welwyn Garden City AL7 2AS -Redacted17 Brooksfield, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2AS Objection 13-09-2024-Redacted.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment- Oak Cottage Ayot St Peter Road Ayot St Peter Welwyn AL6 9BG -RedactedThe Oaks, Ayot St Peter Road, Ayot St Peter, Welwyn, AL6 9BG Comment 25-10-2023-Redacted.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment- Oak Cottage Ayot St Peter Road Ayot St Peter Welwyn AL6 9BG -RedactedFW_ Planning Application_ 6_2023_1802_MAJ - Solar Plant and Battery Storage Facility at Stanborough Lakes_Redacted.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Objection - 36 Newfields WGC -Redacted36 Newfields, WGC Objection 11-10-2023-Redacted.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Support - 224 Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6TD -Redacted224, Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6TD Support 08-10-2023-Redacted.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Comment - 21 Applecroft Road Welwyn Garden City AL8 6JZ -Redacted21 Applecroft Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6JZ Comment 27-09-2023-Redacted.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Decision Notice PDFDecision Notice_620231802MAJ.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Committee Report PDF620231802MAJ - Land East of A6129 Stanborough Hatfield.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: EA Consultation ChecklistEA Consultation Checklist - 6.2023.1802.MAJ.docx (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: BNG Stanborough Feb 24.pdfCW20-354 R2 BNG Stanborough Feb 24.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: BNG Stanborough Jan 24.xlsxBNG Stanborough Jan 24.xlsx (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: BNG - Proposed Ecological Areas.17B.jpgSSF.BNG-Proposed.17B.jpg (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: BNG Metric Stanborough Sept 23.xlsxBNG Stanborough Sept 23.xlsx (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Biodiversity Net Gain Assessment FinalCW20-354 R2 BNG Stanborough_Final.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Flood Risk Assessment and Surface Water Management Plan - Rev2Stanborough Fields Solar Farm FRA-SWMP Report Rev2 CWC237.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Flood Risk Report Rev1 Issue Cwc237Stanborough Fields Solar Farm FRA-SWMP Report Rev1 issue CWC237.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Key Green Belt & Planning Justification Summary Issued 01.07.24 PT 2.pdfKey Green Belt & Planning Justification Summary Issued 01.07.24 PT 2.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Landscape and Visual Technical Response 2024 06 27.pdfLandscape and Visual Technical Response 2024 06 27.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Key Green Belt & Planning Justification Summary Issued 01.07.24 PT 1.pdfKey Green Belt & Planning Justification Summary Issued 01.07.24 PT 1.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: CTMTS Appendix D- H - RedactedLand east of A6129, Stanborough Revised CTMTS (2007610-05A) 17-04-24_Part2of2_Redacted.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Archaeological Geophysical SurveySPS22-173georeport(1).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Works and Access PlanSSF.Works.03B.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Construction Traffic Management & Transport Statement April 2024 - RedactedLand east of A6129, Stanborough Revised CTMTS (2007610-05A) 17-04-24_Part1of2_Redacted.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Agent Response to Comments - RedactedLand east of A6129, planning ref 620231802MAJ, Response to objections 22.04.24_Redacted.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: EAL-Letter-DoWCoP Stanborough - RedactedEAL-Letter-DoWCoP Stanborough 13-03-24_Redacted.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Phase II Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Interpretative Report - RedactedCGL09908_CastleStreet_P2GGIR_Aug23_Redacted.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Site NoticeSite Notice_620231802MAJ(1).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Site NoticeSite Notice_620231802MAJ.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Security Camera Location PlanSSF.Security.26A.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Works and Access PlanSSF.Works.03A(1).pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Solar Farm Layout PlanSSF.Layout.05A.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Drainage PlanSSF.Drain.08A.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Existing SiteSSF.Exist.02.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Grading PlanSSF.Grade.06A.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Landscape PlanSSF.Land.07A.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Works and Access PlanSSF.Works.03.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Glint and Glare Assessment 1.0 28 June 2023_Redacted313535 Stanborough Fields Glint and Glare Assessment 1.0 28 June 2023_Redacted.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Ecological Assessment for Stanborough Solar Project20230721_Stanborough solar project.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Archaeological desk reportSPS22-173dskreport.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Landscape & Visual Impact Assessment 2023 06 22 Final W. Appendices2588 LVIA 2023 06 22 FINAL w. appendices.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView
Description: Agricultural quality of land Report 09.02.23Stanborough ALC report 09.02.23.pdf (0 kb)Not publishedView

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