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Application Type:Full Application
Date Received:22 / 12 / 2022
Registration (Validation) Date:28 / 02 / 2023
Consultation Start Date:28 / 02 / 2023
Earliest Decision Date (Consultation Period Expires):12 / 12 / 2023
Target Date for Decision:30 / 05 / 2023
Location:Land north of Leighton Road Eggington
Parish Name:Eggington, Streatley
Conservation Area:Not available
Listed Building Grade:Not available
Environmental Assessment:Not available
Expected Decision Level:Not available
Description:Installation of a ground mounted solar photo voltaic (PV) development of up to 20 Megawatts (MW), with associated infrastructure and landscaping
Case Officer:Caroline Macrdechian
Case Officer Tel:0300 300 5693
Case Officer Email:caroline.macrdechian@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Status:Decided
Agent:R Kikuchi
Suite 1C
Swinegate Court East
3 Swinegate
York
YO1 8AJ
Press Date:21 / 03 / 2023
Site Notice Date:21 / 03 / 2023
NeighboursResponses Received: 0
and Representatives:In Favour: 0
Representation DetailsAgainst: 0
Comments: 0
Petitions Against: 0
Petitions For: 0
Officer Site Visit Date:04/05/2023
Committee Site Visit Date:No date
Committee Meeting Date:07 / 02 / 2024
Decision Level:Development Management Committee
Date Decision Made:29 / 07 / 2025
Date Decision Despatched:29 / 07 / 2025
Decision:Full Application - Granted
Conditions or Reasons:View Conditions or Reasons
Informative Notes:
1 )GDP Policy Informative Central Beds Local Plan In accordance with Article 35 (1) of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015, the reason for any condition above relates to the Policies as referred to in the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).GDP Policy Informative Central Beds Local Plan In accordance with Article 35 (1) of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015, the reason for any condition above relates to the Policies as referred to in the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).
2 )Highway Notes The applicant is advised that in order to comply with the conditions related to highways and access works related to this permission it will be necessary for the developer of the site to enter into an agreement with Central Bedfordshire Council as Highway Authority under Section 278 of the Highways Act 1980 to ensure the satisfactory completion of the access and associated road improvements. You are advised to contact the Highways Agreements Officer, Community Services, Central Bedfordshire Council, Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford SG17 5TQ. E-mail highwaysagreements@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk The applicant is advised that the closure of any existing access shall include the reinstatement of the highway to include any footway, verge and kerbing and no works associated with the closure of the vehicular access should be carried out within the confines of the public highway without prior consent, in writing, of the Central Bedfordshire Council Highways Department. The applicant is advised that the requirements of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 will apply to any works undertaken within the limits of the existing public highway. Further details can be obtained by contacting the Streetworks Manager, Central Bedfordshire Council, by contacting the Highways Helpdesk 0300 300 8301. The applicant is advised that the storage of materials associated with the construction of this development should take place within the site and not extend into or within the public highway without authorisation from the highway authority. If necessary the applicant should contact the Streetworks Manager, Central Bedfordshire Council, by contacting the Highways Helpdesk 0300 300 8301.Highway Notes The applicant is advised that in order to comply with the conditions related to highways and access works related to this permission it will be necessary for the developer of the site to enter into an agreement with Central Bedfordshire Council as Highway Authority under Section 278 of the Highways Act 1980 to ensure the satisfactory completion of the access and associated road improvements. You are advised to contact the Highways Agreements Officer, Community Services, Central Bedfordshire Council, Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford SG17 5TQ. E-mail highwaysagreements@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk The applicant is advised that the closure of any existing access shall include the reinstatement of the highway to include any footway, verge and kerbing and no works associated with the closure of the vehicular access should be carried out within the confines of the public highway without prior consent, in writing, of the Central Bedfordshire Council Highways Department. The applicant is advised that the requirements of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 will apply to any works undertaken within the limits of the existing public highway. Further details can be obtained by contacting the Streetworks Manager, Central Bedfordshire Council, by contacting the Highways Helpdesk 0300 300 8301. The applicant is advised that the storage of materials associated with the construction of this development should take place within the site and not extend into or within the public highway without authorisation from the highway authority. If necessary the applicant should contact the Streetworks Manager, Central Bedfordshire Council, by contacting the Highways Helpdesk 0300 300 8301.
3 )Sustainable Drainage Notes 1. We will require a full set of calculations for each phase and in total, providing evidence of all surface water retained on site for the 1 in 100 (+30%CC Creep). Any exceedance should be shown with pathways, depths and velocity. 2. We will require full drainage drawings showing all connections, control features, storage, inverts etc. 3. We will require BRE365 infiltration test results We note that although the site is relatively flat, however, there is a difference in gradient across the site/s and berms should be used to ensure full capacity in conveyance and storage swales is achieved. 4. The watercourses within and adjacent to this site will require a service area of 9m for access. 5. There are two watercourses within the site red line, these must not be stopped up or realigned without consent from the IDB. 6. Culverting of existing watercourses will not be permitted. 7. There should be a minimum 1m between the base of a soakage unit and the seasonal water table. 8. Any watercourses within or adjacent to the site should be included in the maintenance and management plan, even if there is no discharge to them. This would be a riparian ownership issue but leaving it as such is no longer acceptable. 9. Under Central Bedfordshire Council and IDB bylaws, any watercourse within or adjoining the site boundary will maintain a 9m development free easement (on the development side), unless otherwise agreed with the relevant drainage authority. This applies to all watercourses, where water is present for all or some of the year, including those not clearly stated on mapping, topography or planning documents. 10. Permeable block paving should be laid to CIRIA C768 'Guidance on the construction of SuDS' guidelines. This guidance also stipulates following Interlay guidance. 11. The Council does not, and is not required to, adopt any SuDS feature. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the surface water drainage system, in its entirety, will be effectively maintained in the long-term. We therefore expect confirmation of the proposed arrangements for maintenance to be provided with the final detailed design, including the future maintenance and operational needs and the responsible bodies for undertaking maintenance (for all public and private drainage components). 12. The final detailed design including proposed standards of operation, construction, structural integrity and ongoing maintenance must be compliant with the 'Non-statutory technical standards for sustainable drainage systems' (March 2015, Ref: PB14308), 'Central Bedfordshire Sustainable Drainage Guidance' (Adopted April 2014, Updated May 2015), and recognised best practise including the Ciria SuDS Manual (2016, C753). 13. Land drainage Consent under the Land Drainage Act 1991 must be secured to discharge surface water to an existing watercourse/ditch, and details of this provided with the full detailed design. An easement should be provided on the developable side of the watercourse to allow for access for maintenance, this should be 9m but may depend on the maintenance requirements considered appropriate.Sustainable Drainage Notes 1. We will require a full set of calculations for each phase and in total, providing evidence of all surface water retained on site for the 1 in 100 (+30%CC Creep). Any exceedance should be shown with pathways, depths and velocity. 2. We will require full drainage drawings showing all connections, control features, storage, inverts etc. 3. We will require BRE365 infiltration test results We note that although the site is relatively flat, however, there is a difference in gradient across the site/s and berms should be used to ensure full capacity in conveyance and storage swales is achieved. 4. The watercourses within and adjacent to this site will require a service area of 9m for access. 5. There are two watercourses within the site red line, these must not be stopped up or realigned without consent from the IDB. 6. Culverting of existing watercourses will not be permitted. 7. There should be a minimum 1m between the base of a soakage unit and the seasonal water table. 8. Any watercourses within or adjacent to the site should be included in the maintenance and management plan, even if there is no discharge to them. This would be a riparian ownership issue but leaving it as such is no longer acceptable. 9. Under Central Bedfordshire Council and IDB bylaws, any watercourse within or adjoining the site boundary will maintain a 9m development free easement (on the development side), unless otherwise agreed with the relevant drainage authority. This applies to all watercourses, where water is present for all or some of the year, including those not clearly stated on mapping, topography or planning documents. 10. Permeable block paving should be laid to CIRIA C768 'Guidance on the construction of SuDS' guidelines. This guidance also stipulates following Interlay guidance. 11. The Council does not, and is not required to, adopt any SuDS feature. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the surface water drainage system, in its entirety, will be effectively maintained in the long-term. We therefore expect confirmation of the proposed arrangements for maintenance to be provided with the final detailed design, including the future maintenance and operational needs and the responsible bodies for undertaking maintenance (for all public and private drainage components). 12. The final detailed design including proposed standards of operation, construction, structural integrity and ongoing maintenance must be compliant with the 'Non-statutory technical standards for sustainable drainage systems' (March 2015, Ref: PB14308), 'Central Bedfordshire Sustainable Drainage Guidance' (Adopted April 2014, Updated May 2015), and recognised best practise including the Ciria SuDS Manual (2016, C753). 13. Land drainage Consent under the Land Drainage Act 1991 must be secured to discharge surface water to an existing watercourse/ditch, and details of this provided with the full detailed design. An easement should be provided on the developable side of the watercourse to allow for access for maintenance, this should be 9m but may depend on the maintenance requirements considered appropriate.
4 )The applicant and the developer are advised that this permission is subject to a legal obligation under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.The applicant and the developer are advised that this permission is subject to a legal obligation under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
Appeal Received Date:This case has no appeals against it
Planning Obligation Status:Not available

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