Location
LAND AT WOODHOUSE FARM
GUISBOROUGH
Proposal
INSTALLATION OF A SOLAR FARM INCLUDING PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS; ASSOCIATED BUILDINGS AND INFRASTRUCTURE AND POLE MOUNTED SECURITY CAMERAS
Application Type
Major Application
Status
Approved
Parish(es)
Guisborough CP
Applicant
LIGHTSOURCE SPV 132 LTD
Applicant's Address
7TH FLOOR
33 HOLBORN
LONDON
EC1N 2HT
Agent
LIGHTSOURCE RENEWABLE ENERGY LTD
Agent's Address
7TH FLOOR
33 HOLBORN
LONDON
LONDON
EC1N 2HT
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
05/06/2015
Weekly List Expiry Date
24/08/2015
Date Received
21/05/2015
Date Valid
04/08/2015
Expiry
24/11/2015
Consultation Expiry
31/08/2015
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Decision
GRANT PLANNING PERMISSION
Decision Date
24/11/2015
Decision Level
Delegated
| # | 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 | The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: L.0341_09-A, CB_01,AT_01, CCTV_01,CSR_01,DNO_01, TD_01, ID_01, TC_01,TYP_P_E_4L, SB-01 Standard Deer Fence Details, Woodhouse Farm Context Plan Scale 1:10000 and GBH_02 received by the Local Planning Authority on 21 May 2015, GBH_01_Rev2 received by the Local Planning Authority on 29 May 2015 REASON: To accord with the terms of the planning application. |
| 3 | The Biodiversity Management Plan dated 29 March 2015 and received by the Local Planning Authority on 21 May 2015 shall be adhered at all times from construction through to decommissioning. Prior to commencement of development details of the log piles, bird and bat boxes shall have been submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval in writing. The approved detail shall be implemented in their entirety prior to the completion of the construction phase and thereafter be maintained. REASON: In the interests of biodiversity. |
| 4 | Prior to the commencement of development full details of the proposed sustainable drainage together with a maintenance schedule shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval in writing. The approved details shall be implemented in their entirety and maintained in accordance with the approved for maintenance schedule for the lifetime of the development. REASON: To ensure satisfactory surface water drainage at this site. |
| 5 | All planting, seeding or turfing comprised in the approved details of landscaping shall be carried out in the first planting and seeding season following the occupation of the buildings or the completion of the development, whichever is sooner, and any trees or plants which within a period of ten 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: To ensure the satisfactory implementation of the approved scheme in the interests of the visual amenities of the locality. |
| 6 | The working hours for all construction activities on this site are limited to between 08:00 and 18:00 Mondays to Friday and 08:00 to 13:00 Saturdays and not at all on a Sunday or Public Holidays. REASON: In the interest of neighbour amenity. |
| 7 | All construction traffic shall exit the site by turning left (in the direction of Whitby) and details of construction traffic signage shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval in writing prior to the commencement of development. The approved details shall be implemented prior to the commencement of development and thereafter maintained throughout the construction period. REASON: In the interests of highway safety. |
| 8 | Details of materials to be used for all hard surfaces shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, prior to the commencement of the development and the development shall not be carried out except in accordance with the approved details. REASON: To ensure the use of satisfactory materials. |
| 9 | Notwithstanding the details submitted details of the external materials to be used in the carrying out of this permission (including samples) shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, prior to the commencement of development and the development shall not be carried out except in accordance with the approved details. REASON: To ensure the use of satisfactory materials. |
| 10 | Prior to the installation of any permanent ancillary equipment, apparatus and structures etc. (not approved by this permission) at the application site details shall have been submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval in writing. The approved details shall be implemented in their entirety and thereafter maintained. REASON: In the interests of appearance of the site. |
| 11 | Vegetation clearance on site must avoid the bird breeding season (March to August inclusive), unless a checking survey by an appropriately qualified ecologist has confirmed that no active nests are present immediately prior to works. REASON: In the interests of the protection of breeding birds |
| 12 | Notwithstanding the details submitted no development shall take place until a Scheme of Lighting for the site has been approved and in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details and thereafter be maintained. REASON: In the interests of amenity. |
| 13 | No trees or hedges shall be lopped topped or removed unless expressly approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. REASON: In the interest of amenity and ecology. |
| 14 | All retained trees and hedgerows within and immediately adjacent to the site shall be protected during the construction phase of the development in accordance with BS 5837:2012 Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction. REASON: In the interests of the long term health of the retained trees and hedges. |
| 15 | The development sites junction shall have a visibility splay of 4.5m x 215m. REASON: In the interest of highway safety |
| 16 | 1 (a) No development shall take place within the site until an archaeological management plan has been submitted to and agreed by the local planning authority. Such management plan shall contain the developer’s programme for the carrying out of archaeological watching briefs in those parts of the site standing outside the area of archaeological sensitivity, together with a written scheme of investigation (WSI) for those watching briefs, and measures to ensure that planning conditions relating to the area of archaeological sensitivity are complied with. 1 (b) Watching briefs will be required where excavations or other ground disturbance occurs at a depth of 300mm or more below ground level during construction and decommissioning of the development (including works carried out by statutory undertakers or their agents or sub-contractors), and the WSI shall as minimum provide for methodologies, personnel, recording, assessment (including specialist assessment), dating, reporting, and archiving all in accordance with CiFA standards and guidance and established professional practice. 1 (c) The provisions of the agreed archaeological management plan and WSI shall be implemented in full. REASON: Parts of the site outside of the area of archaeological sensitivity have the potential to contain deposits or remains of archaeological significance and these should not be lost or disturbed without a record. |
| 17 | 2 (a) The area marked in green on the attached plan is the area of archaeological sensitivity. 2 (b) Within the area of archaeological sensitivity there shall be no excavations or other ground disturbance at a depth of 300mm or more below ground level. 2 (c) Within the area of archaeological sensitivity no frames or other structures supporting photovoltaic panels shall be anchored otherwise than to concrete blocks (or other forms of soft ballasting). The form, scale, materials and finish of such blocks or ballasting shall be agreed in writing with the local planning authority before development commences on the site. REASON: The area of archaeological sensitivity contains significant heritage assets that should be protected and preserved. |
| 18 | Within 6 months of the cessation of energy generation from the site, or a period of 30 years and 6 months following completion of construction, whichever is the sooner, all infrastructure associated with the solar farm will be removed from the site and the developed area restored to its original condition. REASON: In the interests of visual amenity. |
| 19 | All decommissioning traffic shall exit the site by turning left (in the direction of Whitby) and details of decommissioning traffic signage shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority for approval in writing prior to the commencement of decommissioning. The approved details shall be implemented prior to the commencement of development and thereafter maintained throughout the decommissioning period. REASON: In the interests of highway safety. |
| 20 | Prior to the commencement of development, details shall be submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority, of proposals to provide contractors car parking and material storage for this site. The details approved shall be retained for use until completion of the development unless first agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority. REASON: In the interest of highway safety. |
| 21 | STATEMENT OF COOPERATIVE WORKING: The Local Planning Authority considers that the application as originally submitted did not meet with the local policies and guidance. Following discussions with the applicant / agent a satisfactory scheme has been negotiated. |
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| Consultee Name | Date Letter Sent | Consultation Expiry Date |
|---|---|---|
| Aboricultural Officer | 01/06/2015 | - |
| Aboricultural Officer | 10/08/2015 | - |
| Asset Management Team Fao Guy Allen | 10/08/2015 | - |
| Asset Management Team Fao Guy Allen | 01/06/2015 | - |
| Cleveland Police ALO - Steve Cranston | 01/06/2015 | - |
| Cleveland Police ALO - Steve Cranston | 10/08/2015 | - |
| Councillor B Clarke (GUISBOROUGH) | 10/08/2015 | - |
| Councillor B Clarke (GUISBOROUGH) | 01/06/2015 | - |
| Councillor D Teasdale (GUISBOROUGH) | 01/06/2015 | - |
| Councillor D Teasdale (GUISBOROUGH) | 10/08/2015 | - |
| Councillor S Holyoake (GUISBOROUGH) | 10/08/2015 | - |
| Councillor S Holyoake (GUISBOROUGH) | 01/06/2015 | - |
| Engineering Team (Highways) | 01/06/2015 | - |
| Engineering Team (Highways) | 10/08/2015 | - |
| Environment Agency | 10/08/2015 | - |
| Environment Agency | 01/06/2015 | - |
| Environmental Protection - M Gent | 03/06/2015 | - |
| Environmental Protection - M Gent | 10/08/2015 | - |
| Environmental Protection - M Gent | 10/08/2015 | - |
| Environmental Protection Team | 10/08/2015 | - |
| Environmental Protection Team | 01/06/2015 | - |
| Executive Management Team | 01/06/2015 | - |
| Executive Management Team | 10/08/2015 | - |
| Forestry Commission | 17/08/2015 | - |
| Guisborough Town Council | 10/08/2015 | - |
| Guisborough Town Council | 01/06/2015 | - |
| Health & Safety-Food | 01/06/2015 | - |
| Health & Safety-Food | 10/08/2015 | - |
| Historic England | 12/08/2015 | - |
| Natural England | 10/08/2015 | - |
| Natural England | 01/06/2015 | - |
| Natural Heritage Manager | 01/06/2015 | - |
| Natural Heritage Manager | 10/08/2015 | - |
| NEAR Ltd (Archaeological Services) | 10/08/2015 | - |
| NEAR Ltd (Archaeological Services) | 01/06/2015 | - |
| NEAR Ltd (Archaeological Services) | 03/11/2015 | - |
| Neighbourhood - Brian McLean | 01/06/2015 | - |
| Neighbourhood - Brian McLean | 10/08/2015 | - |
| North York Moors National Park | 10/08/2015 | - |
| North York Moors National Park | 03/06/2015 | - |
| Northumbrian Water Ltd | 10/08/2015 | - |
| Northumbrian Water Ltd | 01/06/2015 | - |
| Place Investment Team | 01/06/2015 | - |
| Place Investment Team | 10/08/2015 | - |
| Public Rights of Way | 01/06/2015 | - |
| Public Rights of Way | 10/08/2015 | - |
| Ramblers Association | 01/06/2015 | - |
| Ramblers Association | 10/08/2015 | - |
| Strategic Planning Team (Policy) | 01/06/2015 | - |
| Strategic Planning Team (Policy) | 10/08/2015 | - |
| The Coal Authority | 12/08/2015 | - |
| The National Trust | 12/08/2015 | - |
| Address | Date Sent | Date Reconsulted | Expiry Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3, The Green, Kirklevington. TS15 9NW | - | - | - |
| INKERMAN HOUSE ST JOHNS'S ROAD MEADOWFIELD DURHAM DH7 8XL | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 16 CRAVENDALE GUISBOROUGH TS14 7LD | - | - | - |
| SUNNYFIELD HOUSE 36 WESTGATE GUISBOROUGH TS14 6BA | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| STATION HOUSE PINCHINTHORPE TS14 8HB | - | - | - |
| 34 FOUNTAIN STREET GUISBOROUGH TS14 6QF | - | - | - |
| STATION HOUSE PINCHINTHORPE TS14 8HB | - | - | - |
| 274 WOODHOUSE ROAD GUISBOROUGH TS14 6LP | - | - | - |
| CHERRY WOOD DUNSDALE GUISBOROUGH TS14 6RQ | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 26 EGLINTON AVENUE GUISBOROUGH | - | - | - |
| THORNFIELD BUSINESS PARK NORTHALLERTON DL6 2XQ | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| WOODHOUSE MIDDLESBROUGH ROAD GUISBOROUGH TS14 6QU | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| HOWLBECK MILL FARM WILTON LANE GUISBOROUGH TS14 6QX | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| NORTHCOTE FARM WILTON LANE GUISBOROUGH TS14 6QX | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 1 PRIORS WOOD GUISBOROUGH TS14 6LT | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 2 PRIORS WOOD GUISBOROUGH TS14 6LT | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 3 PRIORS WOOD GUISBOROUGH TS14 6LT | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 4 PRIORS WOOD GUISBOROUGH TS14 6LT | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 5 PRIORS WOOD GUISBOROUGH TS14 6LT | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 6 PRIORS WOOD GUISBOROUGH TS14 6LT | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 7 PRIORS WOOD GUISBOROUGH TS14 6LT | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 8 PRIORS WOOD GUISBOROUGH TS14 6LT | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 9 PRIORS WOOD GUISBOROUGH TS14 6LT | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 10 PRIORS WOOD GUISBOROUGH TS14 6LT | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 11 PRIORS WOOD GUISBOROUGH TS14 6LT | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 12 PRIORS WOOD GUISBOROUGH TS14 6LT | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 14 PRIORS WOOD GUISBOROUGH TS14 6LT | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 15 PRIORS WOOD GUISBOROUGH TS14 6LT | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 16 PRIORS WOOD GUISBOROUGH TS14 6LT | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 17 PRIORS WOOD GUISBOROUGH TS14 6LT | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 18 PRIORS WOOD GUISBOROUGH TS14 6LT | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 19 PRIORS WOOD GUISBOROUGH TS14 6LT | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 20 PRIORS WOOD GUISBOROUGH TS14 6LT | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 21 PRIORS WOOD GUISBOROUGH TS14 6LT | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 22 PRIORS WOOD GUISBOROUGH TS14 6LT | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 23 PRIORS WOOD GUISBOROUGH TS14 6LT | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 24 PRIORS WOOD GUISBOROUGH TS14 6LT | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 25 PRIORS WOOD GUISBOROUGH TS14 6LT | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 26 PRIORS WOOD GUISBOROUGH TS14 6LT | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| HOWLBECK MILL FARM COTTAGE WILTON LANE GUISBOROUGH TS14 6QX | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| NORTH COTE FARM COTTAGE WILTON LANE GUISBOROUGH TS14 6QX | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 1 MOUNT PLEASANT GUISBOROUGH TS14 6RA | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 10 MOUNT PLEASANT GUISBOROUGH TS14 6RA | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 11 MOUNT PLEASANT GUISBOROUGH TS14 6RA | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 12 MOUNT PLEASANT GUISBOROUGH TS14 6RA | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 13 MOUNT PLEASANT GUISBOROUGH TS14 6RA | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 14 MOUNT PLEASANT GUISBOROUGH TS14 6RA | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 15 MOUNT PLEASANT GUISBOROUGH TS14 6RA | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 16 MOUNT PLEASANT GUISBOROUGH TS14 6RA | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 17 MOUNT PLEASANT GUISBOROUGH TS14 6RA | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 18 MOUNT PLEASANT GUISBOROUGH TS14 6RA | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 19 MOUNT PLEASANT GUISBOROUGH TS14 6RA | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 2 MOUNT PLEASANT GUISBOROUGH TS14 6RA | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 20 MOUNT PLEASANT GUISBOROUGH TS14 6RA | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 21 MOUNT PLEASANT GUISBOROUGH TS14 6RA | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 22 MOUNT PLEASANT GUISBOROUGH TS14 6RA | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 23 MOUNT PLEASANT GUISBOROUGH TS14 6RA | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 24 MOUNT PLEASANT GUISBOROUGH TS14 6RA | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 3 MOUNT PLEASANT GUISBOROUGH TS14 6RA | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 4 MOUNT PLEASANT GUISBOROUGH TS14 6RA | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 5 MOUNT PLEASANT GUISBOROUGH TS14 6RA | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 6 MOUNT PLEASANT GUISBOROUGH TS14 6RA | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 7 MOUNT PLEASANT GUISBOROUGH TS14 6RA | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 8 MOUNT PLEASANT GUISBOROUGH TS14 6RA | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| 9 MOUNT PLEASANT GUISBOROUGH TS14 6RA | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| NORTHCOTE FARM HOUSE WILTON LANE GUISBOROUGH TS14 6QX | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| GUISBOROUGH SWIMMING POOL HOWLBECK ROAD GUISBOROUGH TS14 6LE | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| GUISBOROUGH TOWN FC KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELDS HOWLBECK ROAD GUISBOROUGH TS14 6LE | 10/08/2015 | - | 31/08/2015 |
| Site or Press | Description | Display Date | Expiry Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| B | ARTICLE 15 | 05/06/2015 | 26/06/2015 |