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No.Condition Text
1.The development must be begun not later than three years beginning with the date of this permission. The reason for the condition is :- The time limit condition is imposed in order to comply with the requirements of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.
2.The development shall be carried out in accordance with the following plans received by the Local Planning Authority on the 5th March 2024: · Drawing 04 GREAT YARMOUTH AP-101-A - Site Location and Existing Site Plan · Drawing 04 GREAT YARMOUTH AP-103-A-Sht 1 of 2 - Proposed Site Layout · Drawing 04 GREAT YARMOUTH AP-103-A-Sht 2 of 2 - Site Elevations · Drawing 04 GREAT YARMOUTH AP - 301 -A- Sht 1 of 2 - 132KV Substation - Plan View · Drawing 04 GREAT YARMOUTH AP - 301 -A- Sht 2 of 2 - 132KV Substation Elevations · Drawing 04 GREAT YARMOUTH AP - 304 -A Sht 1 of 2 - Acoustic Fence Panel · Drawing 04 GREAT YARMOUTH AP - 304 -A Sht 2 of 2 - Acoustic Gate · Drawing 04 GREAT YARMOUTH AP - 302 -A - Transformer · Drawing 04 GREAT YARMOUTH AP - 303 -A - Battery Container · Flood Risk Assessment prepared by Armstrong Stokes & Clayton Limited · Preliminary Ecological Appraisal prepared by CBE Consulting And the following plans received by the local planning Authority on the 07/01/2025: · Report NIA-10491-22-12064-v2 - Noise Impact Assessment prepared by ENS · Anglian Water - Notification of Technical Approval for Sewer Diversion · Drawing ABB100-100A - Sewer Diversion General Arrangement Plan · Drawing ABB100/100/A/P- General Arrangement · Drawing ABB100-101A - S185 Manhole Schedule · Drawing ABB100-103 - Drainage Details · CCTV Drainage Report prepared by Aqua-Jet And the following plan received by the local planning Authority on the 07/01/2025: · Addendum to the Preliminary Ecological Appraisal, Date Issued: 01 April 2025, Prepared by C.B.E consulting The reason for the condition is:- For the avoidance of doubt.
3.In the event the battery energy storage system and ancillary development is no longer required for power storage, within 6 months of the cessation of electricity storage and distribution by this facility, the development shall be permanently removed including the decommissioning and dismantling of all equipment from the site and the land, and for the avoidance of doubt the land shall be cleared and made available for redevelopment or reuse. The local planning authority shall be notified in writing of the date of the cessation of the hereby permitted use within 10 working days of the cessation date. The reason for the condition is :- To protect the long term availability and adequacy of port related land in accordance with policy CS6 of the Core Strategy and policy GY10 of the adopted Local Plan Part 2, and to prevent pollution and secure sustainable development in accordance with Policy E6 of the adopted Local Plan Part 2 and CS1 of the Core Strategy.
4.No development shall commence until full details of the means of surface water drainage, have been submitted to and agreed in writing with the local planning authority, with appropriate supporting evidence to justify the proposed drainage scheme. The details should include the results from infiltration tests and fulfil the surface water drainage hierarchy. The details of surface water drainage must be accompanied by a Surface Water Management and Maintenance Plan. No hard-standing areas should be constructed until the works have been carried out in accordance with the approved strategy. The development shall be carried out and made operational in accordance with the agreed drainage scheme prior to the first use of the development and shall be retained as such thereafter for the duration of the development. The development must then be maintained and managed in accordance with the Surface Water Management and Maintenance Plan for perpetuity unless the Local Planning Authority gives its written consent to any variation thereof. The reason for the condition is :- To ensure adequate disposal of surface water; in accordance with Core Strategy (2015) Policy CS13.
5.If, during development, contamination not previously identified is found to be present, then no further development shall be carried out in pursuance of this permission until a scheme has been submitted to and approved by the Council as Local Planning Authority detailing how this contamination shall be dealt with in accordance with the remediation scheme as set out above. Only when evidence is provided to confirm the contamination no longer presents an unacceptable risk, can development continue. The reason for the condition is :- To ensure that risks from land contamination to the future users of the land and neighbouring land are minimised, together with those to controlled waters, property and ecological systems, and to ensure that the development can be carried out safely without unacceptable risks to workers, neighbours and other offsite receptors, in accordance with section 179 of the NPPF and policy E6 of the adopted Local Plan Part 2.
6.There shall be no commencement of the development hereby permitted until a scheme for foul water drainage has first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority, which shall ensure that any proposed sewer diversion is compatible with the requirements of Anglian Water and can be built in accordance General Arrangement Plan ABB100/100/A/P, subject to any proposed asset diversion requirements. In order to ensure on-going maintenance is possible all existing drainage assets should wherever possible be located in areas of public open space and/or adoptable highways. The development shall thereafter be constructed in strict accordance with the approved foul drainage scheme details. The reason for the condition is:- To protect water quality, prevent pollution and secure sustainable development in accordance with Policies E6 and I3 of the adopted Local Plan Part 2.
7.No external lighting shall be installed on the site unless a scheme for such lighting has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The submitted scheme shall include: a) details of the siting and height of any lighting columns or external lighting fixtures. b) details of the duration, intensity, and type of any external lighting, including the use of any motion sensors. c) a lighting contour plan showing the spread of light from the approved scheme (in lux) and the specification of any mitigation required (including cowls) to minimise light spillage beyond the site boundaries and amongst any created habitats within the site. Thereafter the site shall only be lit in accordance with the approved The reason for the condition is :- To ensure there is no unacceptable impact on the amenity of nearby receptors by nuisance and disturbance from intrusive in accordance with Local Plan Part 2 (2021) Policy A1.
8.No development shall commence until details of landscaping and planting works have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The landscaping details shall include: · All landscaping details; · The location, species, size, and planting density of all proposed planting; · Finished ground levels in relation to existing site levels; All Planting and landscaping works shall be carried out in full accordance with the approved details. The approved planting scheme shall take place within the first planting and growing season following the first use of the site hereby permitted. For the duration of a period of 10 years from the first use, any trees, shrubs or hedges planted in accordance with the landscaping scheme which die, are removed or become seriously damaged or diseased shall be replaced in the next immediate planting season with others of similar size and species, unless the Local Planning Authority gives its first written consent to any variation thereof. The landscaping shall thereafter be maintained and managed in accordance with the approved maintenance plan. The reason for the condition is :- To ensure a high standard of landscaping and habitat enhancement in the interests of visual amenity in accordance with Core Strategy (2015) Policies CS11 and CS14 and to ensure there is no unacceptable impact on the amenity of nearby receptors by nuisance and disturbance from noise in accordance with Local Plan Part 2 (2021) Policy A1.
9.The finished ground level of operational infrastructure including battery units and electrical equipment must be no lower than 5.97m AOD, the main entrance to the site must be no lower that 6.00m AOD. The reason for the condition is:- To ensure that the development is safe and there is a means of escape in a 1 in 100 plus climate change flooding event in accordance with Core Strategy (2015) Policy CS13.
10.The fencing and gate as identified on drawing no 04 GREAT YARMOUTH AP - 304 -A Sht 1 of 2 - Acoustic Fence Panel and Drawing 04 GREAT YARMOUTH AP - 304 -A Sht 2 of 2 - Acoustic Gate shall be coloured natural timber, dark green, brown or grey. The reason for the condition is: To secure an appropriate form of appearance of the development in the interests of the visual and residential amenities of the locality, in accordance with Core Strategy (2015) Policy CS9 and Local Plan Part 2 (2021) Policy A1.
11.The fencing and gate as identified on drawing no 04 GREAT YARMOUTH AP - 304 -A Sht 1 of 2 - Acoustic Fence Panel and Drawing 04 GREAT YARMOUTH AP - 304 -A Sht 2 of 2 - Acoustic Gate, must be installed prior to first use of the site. The reason for the condition is: To ensure there is no unacceptable impact on the amenity of nearby receptors by nuisance and disturbance from noise in accordance with Local Plan Part 2 (2021) Policy A1.
12.The Battery Energy Storage Systems rooms and enclosures hereby approved shall be used solely for the operation, maintenance, testing, or inspection of battery storage equipment. They shall not be used for any other purpose and shall only be accessible by authorised personnel. The reason for the condition is: To ensure the safety, security, and dedicated use of the facility in accordance with fire safety and operational requirements, in accordance with Local Plan Part 2 (2021) Policy E6.
13.All Battery Energy Storage Systems shall be installed in non-combustible containers or enclosures and located a minimum of 3 metres from other buildings, structures, equipment, or storage areas. Where this distance is not achievable, a minimum 1-hour fire-rated barrier shall be installed, or the exposed surfaces/enclosures shall be fire-resisting and free of openings. The reason for the condition is: To ensure adequate fire safety separation and reduce the risk of fire spread between structures in accordance with Local Plan Part 2 (2021) Policy E6.
14.Any walk-in containers or enclosures used to house Battery Energy Storage Systems units shall not exceed 16.2m in length, 2.6m in width, and 2.9m in height when measured from adjoining ground level. The reason for the condition is: To limit fire load and ensure compatibility with fire control strategies in accordance with Local Plan Part 2 (2021) Policy E6.
15.All Battery Energy Storage Systems shall be located at least 15 metres from any HVAC air inlets serving buildings. The reason for the condition is: To minimise the risk of fire or smoke entering occupied buildings during an incident in accordance with Local Plan Part 2 (2021) Policy E6.
16.The development hereby permitted shall be constructed to include a Battery Management System (BMS) which shall be configured to monitor for potential failure conditions, including early indicators of thermal runaway, and shall automatically shut down and isolate affected BESS units upon detection. The reason for the condition is: To minimise fire risk through early intervention in accordance with Local Plan Part 2 (2021) Policy E6.
17.The development hereby permitted shall be constructed to include an early detection system across the site, for the purposes of detecting off-gases or electrolyte vapours indicating thermal runaway shall be installed and interlocked with automatic shutdown and disconnection of BESS units. These systems shall be supplemented by a fire suppression system as necessary to satisfy the requirements of an approved fire strategy. The reason for the condition is: To provide early warning and containment of fire risk conditions in accordance with Local Plan Part 2 (2021) Policy E6.
18.All BESS compartments or rooms shall be fitted with smoke detection systems interlocked to initiate automatic shutdown and disconnection of BESS units. These systems shall include agent-based extinguishing systems as necessary to satisfy the requirements of an approved fire strategy. The reason for the condition is: To ensure early detection of fire and mitigate fire spread in accordance with Local Plan Part 2 (2021) Policy E6.
19.Where BESS units are located within sprinkler-protected buildings or where sprinkler systems form part of the approved fire strategy, sprinkler protection shall be provided at a minimum discharge density of 12.2 mm/min over an area of 230m² or the full room area, whichever is smaller. The reason for the condition is: To reduce fire intensity and limit fire spread in accordance with Local Plan Part 2 (2021) Policy E6.
20.All BESS rooms and enclosures shall be fitted with explosion overpressure venting designed in accordance with industry standards. The reason for the condition is: To safely manage pressure build-up in the event of an explosion in accordance with Local Plan Part 2 (2021) Policy E6.
21.A programme for routine inspection, maintenance, and testing of all thermal runaway detection systems, fire alarms, and suppression systems shall be implemented and maintained. Records shall be kept and made available to the Local Planning Authority upon request. The reason for the condition is: To ensure the ongoing effectiveness of fire safety measures in accordance with Local Plan Part 2 (2021) Policy E6.
22.There shall be no commencement of the development hereby permitted until the details of a fire hydrant strategy have first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The strategy shall ensure the development shall be served by a water supply capable of delivering a minimum of 1,900 litres per minute for at least 2 hours. An external fire hydrant shall be located in proximity to the BESS area, and further hydrants shall be positioned across the site. The development shall be constructed in accordance with the approved details and retained as such thereafter. All hydrants shall be tested and maintained by the site operator. The reason for the condition is: To ensure adequate provision for manual firefighting operations in accordance with Local Plan Part 2 (2021) Policy E6.
23.There shall be no commencement of the development hereby permitted until the details of an Emergency Response Plan have first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Emergency Response Plan shall cover site-specific risks, evacuation procedures, fire response, and communication protocols, the proposed maintenance of the response plan, and proposals for the plan's regular review by the site operator. The development shall thereafter be operated in accordance with the approved details and any material amendments shall thereafter be submitted to the Local Planning Authority and Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service. The reason for the condition is: To ensure preparedness and coordination during emergency incidents in accordance with Local Plan Part 2 (2021) Policy E6.
24.There shall be no use of the development hereby permitted until an Environmental Risk Assessment has first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. This shall include measures for containment and treatment of firefighting water run-off and consideration of air pollution impacts. The approved measures shall be implemented in full and the development shall thereafter be operated in accordance with the approved details, and the measures shall be maintained for the lifetime of the development. The reason for the condition is: To safeguard environmental receptors from pollution arising from fire or firefighting activity in accordance with Local Plan Part 2 (2021) Policy E6.
25.There shall be no use of the development hereby permitted until a Fire Strategy has first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. This shall include measures for containment and treatment of firefighting water run-off and consideration of air pollution impacts. The approved measures shall be implemented in full and the development shall thereafter be operated in accordance with the approved details, and the measures shall be maintained for the lifetime of the development. The reason for the condition is: To safeguard environmental receptors from pollution arising from fire or firefighting activity in accordance with Local Plan Part 2 (2021) Policy E6.
26.STATEMENT OF POSITIVE ENGAGEMENT: In dealing with this application Great Yarmouth Borough Council has actively sought to work with the applicant in a positive and proactive manner.
27.INFORMATIVE NOTE: Please note there are HV and LV underground cables on the site running within close proximity to the proposed development. Prior to commencement of work accurate records should be obtained from our Plan Provision Department at UK Power Networks, Fore Hamlet, Ipswich, IP3 8AA. All works should be undertaken with due regard to Health & Safety Guidance notes HS(G)47 (Avoiding Danger from Underground services). This document is available from local HSE office. Should any diversion works be necessary as a result of the development then enquiries should be made to our Customer Connections department. The address is UK Power Networks, Metropolitan house, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Herts, EN6 1AG. You can also find support and application forms on our website Moving electricity supplies or equipment | UK Power Networks
28.INFORMATIVE NOTE: To submit a sewer diversion application to Anglian Water and for more information please select here: Diverting a public sewer. Our Local Drainage Team can support and guide the applicant with the sewer diversion application and they can be contact on 03456066087 Option 2