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APPLICATION NO.

19/02397/VARN

APPLICATION TYPE

VARIATION OF CONDITIONS - NORTH

REGISTERED

04.10.2019

APPLICANT

Abbotts Ann Farm Solar Park Limited

SITE

Abbotts Ann Solar Park Photovoltaic Installation, Dipden Bottom Lane, Goodworth Clatford, GOODWORTH CLATFORD

PROPOSAL

To vary condition 1 (time limit) of 14/02110/FULLN (Proposed solar park comprising the erection of solar arrays, inverters, transformers, equipment housing, security fencing and ancillary equipment) to extend the length of planning permission to 40 years from the first export date (28/03/2015)

AMENDMENTS

18.12.2019 – Further justification for application received.

CASE OFFICER

Katherine Bundy

PERMISSION subject to the following conditions, notes and the prior completion of a Deed of Variation to the section 106 agreement secured under planning permission reference 14/02110/FULLN to secure traffic routing.

1.

This permission shall be for a period of 40 years from the date that the development is first connected to the grid (the "First Export Date").

The development shall be removed and the land restored to its former condition no later than the date 40 years from the First Export Date (28/03/2015) or within six months of the development failing to generate electricity for 12 consecutive months, whichever occurs first. All structures and materials, and any associated goods and chattels shall be removed from the site and the land shall be restored to its former condition in accordance with a scheme of decommissioning work and land restoration that shall have first been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. 

Reason:  In order that the land is restored to its original condition following the expiry of the period of time whereby electricity is likely to be generated by the proposed development and for which a countryside location has been shown to be essentially required, in accordance with policies COM2 and E2 of the Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016.

2.

The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the drawing numbers listed on the decision notice issued for application reference 14/02110/FULLN: 2605_4, 2605_5, 2664_6, 2664_7, 2664_8, 1214-0201-29, 1214-0200-05, 1214-0204-00 Rev. 02, 1214-0201-27, 1214-0500-01 and 2664-100 F.

Reason:  For the avoidance of doubt and in the interest of proper planning.

3.

The external surfaces of the DNO Switchgear, private switchgear and fence shall be maintained and retained in Moss Green (RAL: 6005) and the external surfaces of the spares container shall be maintained and retained in Bottle Green (RAL: 6007), in accordance with the approved details.

Reason:  To ensure the development has a satisfactory external appearance in the interest of visual amenity in accordance with Test Valley Borough Revised Local Plan 2016 policy E1.

4.

The development shall be managed in accordance with the approved landscape management plan, titled ‘Landscape & Landscape Management Plan,’ Rev D, and dated 24.03.2015, and any subsequent amendments to the landscape management regime as have first been agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority as part of the approved review process.

Reason:  To improve the appearance of the site and enhance the character of the development, and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 348.