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Approved, subject to various requirements to be set out in the Minutes

The Committee considered application 20/00285/F for the construction and operation of a solar photovoltaic ('PV') farm, with battery storage and other associated infrastructure including inverters, security cameras, fencing, access tracks and landscaping at OS Parcel 6086 Adjacent and North West of Railway Line, Ploughley Road, Arncott for Birkett Solar Farm Limited

Richard Taylor, local resident, addressed the Committee in objection to the applicant.

James Hartley-Bond, agent for the applicant, addressed the meeting in support of the application.

In reaching its decision the Committee considered the officer’s report and presentation, the address of the public speakers and the written update.

Resolved

(1)           That authority be delegate to the Assistant Director for Planning and Economy to grant permission for application 20/00285/F, subject to the conditions set out below (and any amendments to those conditions as deemed necessary):

CONDITIONS

      Time Limit

1.           The development to which this permission relates shall be begun not later than the expiration of three years beginning with the date of this permission.

         Reason - To comply with the provisions of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

        Compliance with Plans

2.            Except where otherwise stipulated by conditions attached to this permission, the development shall be carried out strictly in accordance with the following plans and documents: 

·            Drawing Nos PAP 001 rev 6, PAP 003 rev 07, PAP 004 rev 11, PAP 005 rev 01, PAP 006 rev 01, PAP 007 rev 01, PAP 008 rev 01, PAP 009 rev 01, PAP 010 rev 01, PAP 011 rev 01, PAP 013 rev 01, PAP 014 rev 01, PAP 015 rev 01, PAP 016 rev 01, PAP 017 rev 01, PSS 027 003 001.1, PSS 027 003 001.2, PSS 027 003 001.3, and PSS 027 003 001.4.

·            Planning Design and Access Statement, Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment prepared by Landscape Science Consultancy Ltd dated December 2019, Ecological Assessment prepared by Landscape Science Consultancy Ltd dated January 2020, Historic Environment Desk Based Assessment prepared by AECOM Infrastructure & Environment UK Limited dated January 2020, Flood Risk Assessment prepared by Kaya Consulting Ltd dated January 2020, Geophysical Survey Report prepared by Sumo Survey dated February 2020, Transport Report prepared by Mott MacDonald dated January 2020.

         Reason – For the avoidance of doubt, to ensure that the development is carried out only as approved by the Local Planning Authority and comply with Government guidance contained within the National Planning Policy Framework.

      Temporary Permission

3.          The permission shall expire no later than 40 years from the date when electricity is first exported from any part of the array to the electricity grid network ('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.

        Reason - In order to safeguard the amenities of the area and protect the rural character of the landscape and to comply with Policies ESD 13 and ESD15 of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 8