Location
Land at Lackenby
East of Tees Dock Road
Grangetown
Proposal
Erection and use of a battery energy storage facility with associated infrastructure and accesses
Application Type
Major Application
Status
Approved
Parish(es)
Applicant
South Tees Energy Storage Limited
Applicant's Address
C/o Agent
Agent
Lichfields
Agent's Address
Mr Adrian Armstrong
St Nicholas Building
St Nicholas Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 1RF
Agent's work phone
Agent's email
Case Officer
Mr D Pedlow
Case Officer Telephone
01287 612546
Case Officer Email
David.Pedlow@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
Consultation Start
10/01/2025
Weekly List Expiry Date
-
Date Received
24/12/2024
Date Valid
24/12/2024
Expiry
25/03/2025
Consultation Expiry
31/01/2025
associated_bldreg
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Decision
GRANT PLANNING PERMISSION
Decision Date
25/03/2025
Decision Level
-
| # | Condition Details |
|---|---|
| 1 | The development shall not be begun later than the expiration of FIVE 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: Location Plan received by the Local Planning Authority on 24/12/24 General Arrangement Plan (Dwg No. 1605 202 Pep Xx Xx M2 K 0001 S2 P00) received by the Local Planning Authority on 24/12/24 Typical Elevations (Dwg No. 1605 202 Pep Xx Xx M2 K 0003 S2 P00) received by the Local Planning Authority on 24/12/24 REASON: To accord with the terms of the planning application. |
| 3 | Prior to the commencement of the development, or in such extended time as may be agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority, details shall be submitted and approved of the surface water drainage scheme and the development shall be completed in accordance with the approved scheme. The design of the drainage scheme shall include; (i) Restriction of surface water greenfield run-off rates (QBAR value) with sufficient storage within the system to accommodate a 1 in 30 year storm. (ii)The method used for calculation of the existing greenfield run-off rate shall be the ICP SUDS method. The design shall also ensure that storm water resulting from a 1 in 100 year event, plus climate change surcharging the system, can be stored on site with minimal risk to persons or property and without overflowing into drains, local highways or watercourses. (iii) Full Micro Drainage design files (mdx files) including a catchment plan (iv) The flow path of flood waters for the site as a result on a 1 in 100 year event plus climate change REASON: To ensure the development is supported by a suitably designed surface water disposal infrastructure scheme and to minimise the risk flooding in the locality. REASON FOR PRE-COMMENCEMENT: The information is required prior to any works commencing on site it relates to drainage details which are often the first works on site and relate to site preparation. |
| 4 | Prior to the commencement of the development, or in such extended time that may be agreed with the Local Planning Authority, details of a Surface Water Drainage Management Plan shall be submitted and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The Management Plan shall include; (i) The timetable and phasing for construction of the drainage system (ii) Details of any control structure(s) (iii) Details of surface water storage structures (iv) Measures to control silt levels entering the system and out falling into any watercourse during the construction process The development shall, in all respects, be carried out in accordance with the approved Management Plan. REASON: To ensure the development is supported by an appropriately designed surface water disposal infrastructure scheme and to minimise the risk of increased flooding and contamination of the system during the construction process. REASON FOR PRE-COMMENCEMENT: The information is required prior to any works commencing on site it relates to drainage details which are often the first works on site and relate to site preparation. |
| 5 | The development shall not be occupied until a Management & Maintenance Plan for the surface water drainage scheme has been submitted to and approved by the Local planning Authority; the plan shall include details of the following; (i) A plan clearly identifying the sections of surface water system that are to be adopted (ii) Arrangements for the short and long term maintenance of the SuDS elements of the surface water system REASON: To ensure that the surface water drainage infrastructure is maintained to minimise the risk flooding in the locality. |
| 6 | No development shall take place until a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) for the development has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved CEMP shall be adhered to throughout the construction period. The CEMP shall set out and include the following details: i The method to be used to control the emission of dust, noise and vibration from construction works, including any details of any mitigation measures required; ii Measures to control the deposit of mud and debris on adjoining public highways iii Site fencing and security iv Temporary contractors’ buildings, plant, storage of materials, lighting and parking for site operatives v The use of temporary generators vi The arrangement or turning of vehicles within the site so that they may enter and leave in forward gear vii A risk assessment of construction activities with potentially damaging effects on local ecological receptors including any measures to protect those receptors during construction viii Roles and responsibilities for the implementation of the CEMP requirements and measures. REASON: In the interest of neighbour amenity, highways safety and protection of sites of ecological value in accordance with policies SD4 and N4 of the Redcar and Cleveland Local Plan. REASON FOR PRE-COMMENCEMENT: The information is required prior to any works commencing on site as it relates to construction details which are often the first works on site and relate to site preparation. |
| 7 | Unless otherwise agreed by the Local Planning Authority in writing, development other than that required to be carried out as part of an approved scheme of remediation must not commence until parts (a) to (c) have been complied with. If unexpected contamination is found after development has begun, development must be halted on that part of the site affected by the unexpected contamination to the extent specified by the Local Planning Authority in writing until condition (d) has been complied with in relation to that contamination. (a) Site Characterisation An investigation and risk assessment, in addition to any assessment provided with the planning application, must be completed in accordance with a scheme to assess the nature and extent of any contamination on the site, whether or not it originates on the site. The contents of the scheme are subject to the approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority. The investigation and risk assessment must be undertaken by competent persons and a written report of the findings must be produced. The written report is subject to the approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority. The report of the findings must include: (i) a survey of the extent, scale and nature of contamination; (ii) an assessment of the potential risks to: • human health, • property (existing or proposed) including buildings, crops, livestock, pets, woodland and service lines and pipes, • adjoining land, • groundwaters and surface waters, • ecological systems, • archeological sites and ancient monuments; (iii) an appraisal of remedial options, and proposal of the preferred option(s). This must be conducted in accordance with Environment Agency’s Land Contamination Risk Management Guidance (b) Submission of Remediation Scheme A detailed remediation scheme to bring the site to a condition suitable for the intended use by removing unacceptable risks to human health, buildings and other property and the natural and historical environment must be prepared, and is subject to the approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority. The scheme must include all works to be undertaken, proposed remediation objectives and remediation criteria, timetable of works and site management procedures. The scheme must ensure that the site will not qualify as contaminated land under Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 in relation to the intended use of the land after remediation. (c) Implementation of Approved Remediation Scheme The approved remediation scheme must be carried out in accordance with its terms prior to the commencement of development other than that required to carry out remediation, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Local Planning Authority must be given two weeks written notification of commencement of the remediation scheme works. Following completion of measures identified in the approved remediation scheme, a verification report that demonstrates the effectiveness of the remediation carried out must be produced, and is subject to the approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority. (d) Reporting of Unexpected Contamination In the event that contamination is found at any time when carrying out the approved development that was not previously identified it must be reported in writing immediately to the Local Planning Authority. An investigation and risk assessment must be undertaken in accordance with the requirements of part (a) and where remediation is necessary a remediation scheme must be prepared in accordance with the requirements of part (b), which is subject to the approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority. Following completion of measures identified in the approved remediation scheme a verification report must be prepared, which is subject to the approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority. REASON : To ensure that risks from land contamination to the future users of the land and neighbouring land are minimised, together with those to controlled waters, property and ecological systems, and to ensure that the development can be carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other offsite receptors. REASON FOR PRE-COMMENCEMENT: The information is required prior to any works commencing on site it relates to land contamination details which are often the first works on site and relate to site preparation. |
| 8 | Prior to the first commercial export of the Battery Energy Storage System hereby approved, a Battery Safety Management Plan (BSMP) shall be submitted to, and agreed in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. The BSMP shall detail the type and specification of the batteries to be used and prescribe the measures to be implemented to facilitate safety during the construction, operation and decommissioning of the Battery Energy Storage System, and to be deployed in response to any incident with potential to cause pollution. An Emergency Response Plan must also be included. The BSMP should also set out a methodology detailing how there will be continued engagement with Cleveland Fire Brigade. The BSMP shall be implemented as approved and all measures shall be retained for the duration of the development. Reason: In the interests of safety and pollution prevention. |
| 9 | The development hereby approved shall not be commenced until a detailed method of works statement has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such statement shall include at least the following details; a) Routing of construction traffic, including signage where appropriate; b) Arrangements for site compound and contractor parking; c) A jointly undertaken dilapidation survey of the adjacent highway; d) Program of works; and, e) Details of any road/footpath closures as may be required. The development must be carried out in accordance with the approved details. REASON: To ensure that the development can be carried out in a manner that will not be to the detriment of amenity of local residents, free flow of traffic or safety of highway users having regard for Local Plan Policy. |
| 10 | In the event the battery energy storage system and ancillary development is no longer required for power storage and distribution or becomes redundant, whichever occurs first, the development shall be permanently removed from the site and the land restored to its previous use in accordance with a scheme of works containing the details that shall have previously been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. REASON: In the interests of monitoring the duration of the development and ensuring use of the effective use of the site. |
| 11 | Statement of Co-operative Working: The Local Planning Authority considers that the application as originally submitted is a satisfactory scheme and therefore no negotiations have been necessary. |
| 12 | Informative Note: The applicant is advised to actively seek Secured By Design accreditation, full information is available within the SBD Commercial 2023 Guide at www.securedbydesign.com. It is encouraged that contact from applicant/agent be made at the earliest opportunity |
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| Consultee Name | Date Letter Sent | Consultation Expiry Date |
|---|---|---|
| Business Growth Team | 06/01/2025 | - |
| Cleveland Fire Brigade | 06/01/2025 | - |
| Cleveland Police ALO - Steve Cranston | 06/01/2025 | - |
| Councillor I Attwood (SOUTH BANK) | 06/01/2025 | - |
| Councillor N Bendelow (SOUTH BANK) | 06/01/2025 | - |
| Engineering Team (Highways) | 06/01/2025 | - |
| Environmental Protection Team | 06/01/2025 | - |
| Greener Future - Climate Change | 06/01/2025 | - |
| Health & Safety-Food (Food Team) | 06/01/2025 | - |
| Health and Safety Executive | 06/01/2025 | - |
| National Grid | 06/01/2025 | - |
| Natural England | 06/01/2025 | - |
| Northern Powergrid | 06/01/2025 | - |
| Northumbrian Water Ltd | 06/01/2025 | - |
| Place Investment Team | 06/01/2025 | - |
| South Tees Development Company | 06/01/2025 | - |
| Strategic Planning Team (Policy) | 06/01/2025 | - |
| Site or Press | Description | Display Date | Expiry Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | ARTICLE 15 | 10/01/2025 | 31/01/2025 |
| P | ARTICLE 15 | 10/01/2025 | 31/01/2025 |