High Road, Saddlebow, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 3AW

the installation of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) comprising: self contained battery modules on skids; transformers; Power Conversion System Modules; Control Building; electrical connection compound including substation; control and storage containers; underground cables and conduits; access track; security fence; acoustic fence; temporary construction compound and associated infrastructure; bund and planting scheme

Authority: King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: utilities-energy · Other Major Developments
Inspector: Norman R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the development on the living conditions of nearby residents
the effect of the development on public safety
whether or not the development would result in pollution to the surrounding area

What decided it

The substantial weight given to the benefits of renewable and low carbon energy generation and energy storage infrastructure in meeting national climate change and energy security objectives significantly outweighed the limited adverse impacts on landscape character and temporary loss of agricultural land.

Framework references: 163

Plan policies cited: CS06, CS08, DM2, DM15, DM20

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