Location
LAND AT COURT GREEN FARM
WILTON LANE
GUISBOROUGH
Proposal
INSTALLATION OF A SINGLE WIND TURBINE (MAXIMUM HEIGHT TO TIP 51M); ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE INCLUDING EXTERNAL COMPACT HOUSING WITH UNDERGROUND CABLING; TURBINE FOUNDATION AND ACCESS TRACKS
Application Type
Full
Status
Approved
Parish(es)
Guisborough CP
Applicant
POLLOCK ASSOCIATES LTD
Applicant's Address
Agent
ARCUS CONSULTANCY SERVICES LTD
Agent's Address
SUITE 1C SWINEGATE COURT EAST
3 SWINEGATE
YORK
YO1 8AJ
Agent's work phone
Agent's email
Case Officer
Miss J Horne
Case Officer Telephone
Case Officer Email
Janet.Horne@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
Consultation Start
01/08/2013
Weekly List Expiry Date
09/08/2013
Date Received
24/07/2013
Date Valid
24/07/2013
Expiry
18/09/2013
Consultation Expiry
02/09/2013
associated_bldreg
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Decision
GRANT PLANNING PERMISSION
Decision Date
04/09/2014
Decision Level
-
| # | Condition Details |
|---|---|
| 1 | The development shall not be begun later than the expiration of THREE YEARS from the date of this permission. REASON: Required to be imposed pursuant to Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. |
| 2 | This permission shall expire 25 years from the date when electrical power is first exported from any of the wind turbines hereby permitted to the electricity grid network, excluding electricity exported during initial testing and commissioning (“First Export Date”). Written confirmation of the First Export Date shall be provided to the local planning authority no later than one calendar month after the event. |
| 3 | The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: Drawing 001 Site Location received by the Local Planning Authority on 24 July 2013; Drawing 002 Block Plan received by the Local Planning Authority on 24 July 2013; Drawing 003 Typical Turbine Elevations received by the Local Planning Authority on 24 July 2013; Drawing 004 Other Site Infrastructure received by the Local Planning Authority on 24 July 2013; REASON: To accord with the terms of the planning application. |
| 4 | The noise emitted from the wind turbine , as measured in accordance with the guidelines stated within ETSU-R-97, at the curtilage boundary of any dwelling (as in existence at the time of this permission) shall not exceed 35dB(A)L90, 10 min at wind speeds of up to 10m/s at 10m height. The measurements shall be made in accordance with methodology detailed in `ETSU-R-97: the Assessment and Rating of Noise from Wind Farms` and the noise emission values for the wind turbines shall include the addition for any tonal penalty as recommended in the same document. REASON: The condition is required to ensure that the development does not exceed the noise emission limits set out in ETSU-R-97: The Assessment and Rating of Noise from Wind Farms, to protected the nearest sensitive receptors from noise impacts. |
| 5 | Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted details of the selected wind turbine (if different from the candidate wind turbine - Turbowinds T400 - 34) to be installed shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Details of such equipment shall include the noise certification credentials, mode of operation, technical controls and location and distance from the nearest dwelling shown on a scale plan. REASON: The condition is required to ensure that the development does not exceed the noise emission limits set out in ETSU-R-97: The Assessment and Rating of Noise from Wind Farms, to protected the nearest sensitive receptors from noise impacts. |
| 6 | Within 21 days from receipt of a written request from the Local Planning Authority following a written and specified complaint to it alleging noise disturbance at a dwelling, the wind turbine operator shall at its expense, employ an independent consult approved by the Council to assess the level of noise emissions from the wind turbine at the complainants' property in accordance with procedures described in `The Assessment and Rating of Noise from Wind Farms, ETSU-R-97 published by ETSU for the Department of Trade and Industry and submit a report on the consultant's findings to the Local Planning Authority. If noise levels are found to exceed those stated in Condition 4 appropriate mitigation measures shall be included within the report and the measures as approved shall be implemented in accordance with a timescale also approved by the Local Planning Authority. Where wind speed is measured at a height other than 10m, the wind speed date shall be converted to 10m height and details of the conversion method used shall be provided to the Local Planning Authority. REASON: The condition is required to ensure that the development does not exceed the noise emission limits set out in ETSU-R-97: The Assessment and Rating of Noise from Wind Farms, to protect the nearest sensitive receptors from noise impacts. |
| 7 | Prior to the commencement of development full details of the access to the site for abnormal loads (turbine blades and tower delivery, etc) and shall include any temporary works, swept path analysis for all vehicles manoeuvres and the sequencing of the project including a detailed programme for each activity, type and number of vehicles and reinstatement of any features lost as a result of the access arrangements shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval in writing. REASON: The site is within a rural area and where Wilton Lane has a 7.5 tonne limit as it is unsuitable for continuous HGV. It is appropriate therefore, to ensure that the movement of abnormal loads takes place based on a pre-planned programme to ensure that the impact of such traffic movements have the minimum impact on the local highway network. |
| 8 | No development shall take place until the applicant has secured the implementation of a programme of archaeological work in accordance with a written scheme of investigation which has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The development shall them be carried out in accordance with the approved programme. REASON: To ensure that provision is made for the appropriate assessment of the archaeological resource in the course of the development. |
| 9 | The developer/operator shall install MoD-accredited 25 candela omni-directional aviation lighting or infrared navigation warning light with an optimised flash pattern of 60 flashes per minute of 200ms to 500ms duration at the highest practicable point on the turbine. The turbine will be erected with this lighting installed and the lighting will remain operational throughout the lifetime of the development. REASON: In the interests of Aviation Safety and to accord with the consultation response of the MoD. |
| 10 | No development shall commence unless and until an Air Traffic Control Radar Mitigation Scheme to address the impact of the wind turbine upon air safety has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Air Traffic Control Radar Mitigation Scheme is a scheme designed to mitigate the impact of the development upon the operation of the Primary Surveillance Radar at RAF Leeming (“the Radar”) and the air traffic control operations of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) which is reliant upon the Radar. The Air Traffic Control Radar Mitigation Scheme shall set out the appropriate measures to be implemented to mitigate the impact of the development on the Radar and shall be in place for the operational life of the development provided the Radar remains in operation. The turbine shall not become operational unless and until all those measures required by the approved Air Traffic Control Radar Mitigation Scheme to be implemented prior to the operation of the turbine have been implemented and the Local Planning Authority has confirmed this in writing. The development shall thereafter be operated fully in accordance with the approved Air Traffic Control Radar Mitigation Scheme. REASON: In the interests of aviation safety and to accord with the consultation response of the Ministry of Defence. |
| 11 | No later than twelve months before the expiry of this permission a scheme for the de-commissioning of the turbine and the restoration of the site shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval in writing. The scheme shall make provision for the removal of the wind turbine and its associated ancillary equipment to a depth up to one metre below ground and the re-instatement of the site. The scheme shall include proposals for the management and timing of the works, measures to be taken to safeguard and, where possible, enhance wildlife habitats, a traffic management plan and shall be implemented as approved. REASON; To ensure that at the expiry of the terms of the planning permission the turbine is removed in accordance with an agreed scheme of de-commissioning to minimise the long term impact of the development on the local landscape. |
| 12 | If the wind turbine fails for a continuous period of 12 months to supply electricity to the local electricity grid network, then, unless otherwise approved in writing by the local planning authority that wind turbine and ancillary development solely related to it shall be taken down and removed from the site and the land shall be re-instated in accordance with a re-instatement scheme approved in writing by the local planning authority (which shall include a timetable for the removal of the turbine(s) and the reinstatement of the land). The developer shall submit the re-instatement scheme to the local planning authority not later than 28 days after the expiry of the twelve month period provided for in this condition, and the scheme shall be implemented as approved. REASON; To ensure that in the event of the turbine becoming non- operational it is removed in accordance with an agreed scheme of de-commissioning to minimise the long term impact of the development on the local landscape. |
| 13 | No development shall commence until a Construction Method Statement has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The construction of the development shall only be carried out in accordance with the approved Construction Method Statement, unless otherwise approved in writing by the local planning authority. The Construction Method Statement shall address the following matters: (a) A Site Environmental Management Plan to include details of measures to be taken during the construction period to protect wildlife, habitats and hydrology; an ecological survey; an investigation and monitoring scheme to oversee and direct construction works; and details of soil handling, storage and restoration. (b) Details of the timing of works and methods of working for cable trench and foundation works. (c) Details of the timing of works and construction of the substation/control buildings (d) Dust management. (e) Pollution control: protection of water courses and ground water and soils, bunding of fuel storage areas, sewage disposal. (f) Disposal of surplus materials. (g) Construction noise management plan including identification of access routes, locations of materials lay-down areas, details of equipment to be employed, operations to be carried out, mitigation measures and a scheme for the monitoring of noise. (i) Temporary site illumination. (j) The construction of the access into the site and the creation and maintenance of visibility splays. (k) Wheel washing facilities. (m) Post-construction restoration and reinstatement of the working areas. The approved Construction Method Statement shall be implemented and maintained for the duration of the construction works. REASON; In order to minimise the impact of the development on the local and wider environment from construction operations. |
| 14 | Prior to the erection of the turbine, its exact finish and colour along with details of the dimensions, finish and colour of any external transformer units and the control building shall submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. No name, sign, symbol or logo shall be displayed on any external surfaces of the turbine or any external transformer unit/ control building other than those required to meet statutory requirements. The development shall be carried out as approved and thereafter be retained in accordance with the approved details. REASON: To ensure the development has the minimum impact on the local environment and in the interests of local visual amenity. |
| 15 | 18.There shall be no clearance of vegetation on the application site between the beginning of March and the end of August unless a checking survey has first been carried out immediately prior to the clearance works that confirms the absence of active nests and this has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. REASON; To minimise the impact of construction operations on the local ecological resource. |
| 16 | Prior to the commencement of the development final details of the latitude and longitude of the turbine shall be submitted in writing to the Local Planning Authority, who shall be informed in writing of any changes to the original siting of the development as a result of micrositing. REASON; In order that the Local Planning Authority can be advised and if necessary approve and revised siting required as a result of micrositing requirements. |
| 17 | Prior to the commencement of the development approved details shall be submitted of a measures to further mitigate the impact of the development on the local landscape. The strategy shall confirm any micro siting requirements of the development and landscaping proposals to (i) replace any plating lost as a result of the construction process (ii) additional landscaping to further limit the impact of the development when viewed from the nearly public rights of way. The mitigation measures approved shall be fully implemented within the planting season following completion of the development. Any trees or plants which within a period of 5 years from the completion of the development die, are removed, or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next planting season with others of similar size and species unless the Local Planning Authority gives written consent to any variation. REASON; The mitigation measures are required to further limit the impact of the development on the local landscape and views / amenity of the area when viewed from the nearby public right of way. |
| 18 | STATEMENT OF CO-OPERATIVE WORKING: The Local Planning Authority consider that the application as originally submitted is a satisfactory scheme and therefore no negotiations have been necessary. |
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| Consultee Name | Date Letter Sent | Consultation Expiry Date |
|---|---|---|
| 01/08/2013 | - | |
| Aboricultural Officer | 01/08/2013 | - |
| Atkins Ltd | 21/08/2013 | - |
| Civil Aviation Authority | 01/08/2013 | - |
| Cleveland Police - John Bage | 20/08/2013 | - |
| Commercial Investment (Regen) | 01/08/2013 | - |
| Councillor B Suthers | 01/08/2013 | - |
| Councillor D Bunn | 01/08/2013 | - |
| Councillor J Keenan | 01/08/2013 | - |
| Engineering Team (Highways) | 01/08/2013 | - |
| Engineering Team (Highways) | 01/08/2013 | - |
| Environmental Protection - M Gent | 12/08/2013 | - |
| Environmental Protection Team | 01/08/2013 | - |
| Guisborough Town Council | 01/08/2013 | - |
| Historic England | 01/08/2013 | - |
| Joint Radio Company (JRC) | 21/08/2013 | - |
| Ministry of Defence | 05/11/2013 | - |
| Ministry of Defence | 01/08/2013 | - |
| NATS Safeguarding | 01/08/2013 | - |
| Natural England | 01/08/2013 | - |
| NEAR Ltd (Archaeological Services) | 01/08/2013 | - |
| NEAR Ltd (Archaeological Services) | 05/11/2013 | - |
| Neighbourhood - Guisborough | 05/11/2013 | - |
| North York Moors National Park | 01/08/2013 | - |
| Northern Powergrid | 21/08/2013 | - |
| Ofcom | 12/08/2013 | - |
| Strategic Planning Team (CA & LB) | 05/11/2013 | - |
| Strategic Planning Team (CA & LB) | 01/08/2013 | - |
| Strategic Planning Team (Policy) | 02/08/2013 | - |
| Strategic Planning Team (Policy) | 05/11/2013 | - |
| Address | Date Sent | Date Reconsulted | Expiry Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4, Huby Court Guisborough TS146GS | - | - | - |
| 7 FANACURT ROAD GUISBOROUGH TS14 8BJ | - | - | - |
| HATFIELD BUSINESS PARK HATFIELD HERTFORDSHIRE AL10 9BW | 12/08/2013 | - | 02/09/2013 |
| 21 Monkton Rise Guisborough Cleveland TS146GF | - | - | - |
| 4 Huby Court Guisborough TS14 6GS | - | - | - |
| 6 DEEPDALE GUISBOROUGH TS14 8JY | - | - | - |
| 5 CAMPION DRIVE GUISBOROUGH TS14 8DW | - | - | - |
| 27 Mackie Drive Guisborough TS146DJ | - | - | - |
| Powderman Cottage 4 Mount Pleasant Guisborough TS14 6RA | - | - | - |
| 260 BATH ROAD SLOUGH BERKSHIRE SL1 4DX | 12/08/2013 | - | 02/09/2013 |
| 21 Monkton Rise Guisborough Cleveland TS146GF | - | - | - |
| COURT GREEN FARM WILTON LANE GUISBOROUGH | 01/08/2013 | - | 22/08/2013 |
| HIGH COURT GREEN WILTON LANE GUISBOROUGH | 01/08/2013 | - | 22/08/2013 |
| COURT GREEN COTTAGE WILTON LANE GUISBOROUGH TS14 6QY | 12/08/2013 | - | 02/09/2013 |
| VODAFONE HOUSE THE CONNECTION NEWBURY BERKSHIRE RG14 2FN | 12/08/2013 | - | 02/09/2013 |
| Site or Press | Description | Display Date | Expiry Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | SITE NOTICE ONLY | 09/08/2013 | 30/08/2013 |