Battery energy storage system at Land West Of Lions Den, Hammerwich, Burntwood

“Page 24 24/01169/FULM – Development of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) with ancillary infrastructure, security fence, access, landscaping and biodiversity enhancements Land West Of Lions Den, Hammerwich, Burntwood, Staffordshire…”

“No development shall take place until an updated Fire Safety Report has been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority, in consultation with Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service and the M6 Toll operator.”

“Prior to the commencement of any above-ground development hereby permitted, in accordance with DMRB CD377 a Road Restraint Risk Assessment Process (RRRAP) assessment shall be submitted to, and agreed in writing by, the Local Planning Authority in consultation with M6 Toll. Any roadside restraint measures identified in the RRRAP shall be implemented prior to the commencement of any above-ground development hereby permitted.”

“Following the publishing of the committee report (including the appended committee report from the deferral), two new representations have been received, comprising one public representation and an updated comment from Hammerwich Parish Council. The two representations object to the proposal and contain the following new material planning considerations:”

“Inappropriate development in the Green Belt. • The proposal does not demonstrate Very Special Circumstances. • Harm to openness and landscape character. • Fire safety and public health risks. • The application threatens local wildlife habitats and does not provide information on biodiversity improvements. • The application will set a precedent for future development in the Green Belt.”

“RESOLVED: Approved in line with officers recommendations as set out in the report.”

“(Prior to Consideration of the Application, Representations were made by Councillor Leona Leung (Ward member)).”