| Conditions or Reasons: | 1)
The permission hereby granted shall endure for a period of 40 years from the date when electricity is first generated by the Solar Farm (the 'First Export Date'). Written confirmation of the First Export Date shall be provided to the Local Planning Authority no later than 1 calendar month after the event. Within 6 months following the completion of the 40 year period, or the cessation of their use for electricity generating purposes, whichever is the sooner, the solar panels together with any supporting apparatus, mountings, cabling, foundations, inverter stations, fencing, CCTV cameras and other associated equipment shall be removed from the site and the land restored to agricultural use or to a condition to be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
Reason: To ensure that the development is decommissioned and the land returned to its original use prior to the development in the interest of preserving the openness of the Green Belt and countryside.
(Sections 12, 13 and 15, NPPF) |
2)
The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the details approved through CB/22/02960/DOC dated 23 May 2023. These details relate to the public right of way, and shall be carried out in exact accordance with the approved plans unless otherwise agreed in writing by the LPA.
There will probably need to be temporary "warning vehicles crossing" signs on the public rights of way at access points and "warning footpath crossing ahead" signs on the roadway for vehicles. The provision of details of the rights of way crossing point information could also be included within the Rights of Way scheme. The Rights of Way should be implemented within accordance with the approved details within 6 months of the completion of the development.
Reasons: In the interests of the amenity of pedestrians and other non motorised users and to ensure safety of users is not compromised by the traffic associated with the development.
(Section 12 and 15, NPPF) |
3)
The proposed development hereby approved shall be carried out in exact accordance with the details outlined within the Biodiversity Management Plan (BMP), previously approved through planning permission reference CB/24/03552/VOC. The details and associated works shall be implemented as such throughout the lifetime of the development.
Reason: To ensure the proposed development can deliver suitable habitats and secure a net gain in biodiveristy.
(Policy EE2, CBLP and Section 15, NPPF) |
4)
The final detailed design shall be based on the agreed drainage Strategy (Ref: Neo FR&DIA 3/11/2020) and DEFRAs Non-statutory technical standards for sustainable drainage systems (March 2018) and shall be implemented and maintained as approved. Maintenance will ensure the system functions as designed for the lifetime of the development. Any variation to the connections and controls indicated on the approved drawing which may be necessary at the time of construction would require the resubmission of those details to the Local Planning Authority for approval.
Reason: To ensure the approved system will function to a satisfactory minimum standard of operation and maintenance and prevent the increased risk of flooding both on and off site, in accordance with para 163 and 165 of the NPPF and its supporting technical guidance. |
5)
Before completion the developer will formally submit in writing to the Local Planning Authority a finalised 'Maintenance and Management Plan' for the entire surface water drainage system, inclusive of any adoption arrangements and/or private ownership or responsibilities, and that the approved surface water drainage scheme has been correctly and fully installed as per the final approved details.
Reason: To ensure that the implementation and long term operation of a sustainable drainage system (SuDS) is in line with what has been approved, in accordance with Written Statement HCWS161, 18th December 2014. |
6)
Part A: The development hereby approved shall be carried out with the details partially approved through CB/23/02643/DOC dated 16 October 2023. These details relate to the written scheme of investigation approved by the Councils Archaeologist.
Part B: The said development shall only be implemented in full accordance with the approved WSI and this condition shall only be fully discharged when:
it has been confirmed in writing by the Local Planning Authority that all elements of the archaeological fieldwork have been completed
a Post Excavation Assessment report and an Updated Project Design or a final archaeological report has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. This shall be done within twelve months of the completion of the archaeological fieldwork unless otherwise agreed in advance in writing by the Local Planning Authority
the post-excavation analysis as specified in the approved Updated Project Design (if a UPD is prepared); the preparation of the site archive ready for deposition at a store approved by the Local Planning Authority; the preparation of an archive report and the submission of a publication report have all been completed. This shall be done within two years of the conclusion of the archaeological fieldwork unless otherwise agreed in advance in writing by the Local Planning Authority
This condition is pre-commencement as a failure to secure archaeological investigation in advance of development and to make the record of that work publicly available would be contrary to paragraph 199 of the National Planning Policy Framework that requires developers to record and advance of understanding of the significance of any heritage assets affected by development before they are lost (wholly or in part).
Chapter 16, NPPF (2019) |
7)
The proposed additional hedgerow planting (previously approved through CB/21/00437/FULL) shall be implemented within 1 month of the substantial completion of the works associated with the proposed development, and shall be carried out in exact accordance with the approved details.
Reason: To ensure that the site screening is successfully implemented and also to ensure the site can achieve a net gain in biodiveristy.
(Policy EE5, CBLP and Sections 12 and 15, NPPF) |
8)
The development hereby permitted shall be undertaken in full accordance with the Councils adopted Construction Code of Practice for Developers and Contractors https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/44/planning/674/codes_of_practice_for_planning.
Reason: In order to minimise the impact of construction work on the amenities of nearby residential properties (Section 12, NPPF) |
9)
The development hereby permitted shall be undertaken in full accordance with the Council's adopted 'Environmental Code of Practice' https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/44/planning/674/codes_of_practice_for_planning/3
Reason: In order to minimise the impact of development on existing trees, landscape features and biodiversity (Section 15, NPPF) |
10)
The development hereby permitted shall not be carried out except in complete accordance with the details shown on the submitted plans, numbers:
RNC004-SD-10 Rev 01
NEO01522/001I/A
NEO01522/002I/A
Trinity Hall Solar Farm Site Layout Plan Revision 2, Dated 18/07/24 (CBC-001)
NEO00610/062I/A
Trinity Hall Solar Farm Site Layout Plan Revision 4, Dated 26/11/24 (CBC-002)
NEO00610_040I_A Figure 10 Rev A - CCTV
NEO00610_062I_A Figure 11 Rev A - Storage Container
NEO00610_037I_A Figure 12 Rev B - Transformer and Switchgear Station Detail
NEO00610_042I_A Figure 13 Rev B - Client Substation
NEO00610_041I_A Figure 14 Rev B - DNO Substation
NEO00610_026I_A Figure 6 Rev A - Access Track Detail
NEO00610_027I_A Figure 7 Rev A - Construction Compound Detail
NEO00610_038I_A Figure 9 - Security Fence Detail
Reason: To identify the approved plan/s and to avoid doubt. |
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