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Application for Development Consent (April 2025)
The documents listed below are from our original application, which was submitted in April 2025. To view the most recent documents related to the application, including any amended or new documents submitted after that date, please visit the Planning Inspectorate's website
Series 2 - Plans, Drawings and Sections
2.5 Streets, Rights of Way and Access Plans
2.6 Illustrative Layout Plan of Battery Energy Storage System and On-Site Substation
2.7 Illustrative Solar Table Cross Section and Elevation
2.8 Illustrative Centralised Inverter installation cross-section
2.9 Illustrative Power Conversion Unit installation cross-section
2.10 Illustrative BESS installation cross-section and elevation
2.11 Illustrative Elevation Views Sections A-A and B-B
2.12 Illustrative Elevation Views Sections C-C and D-D
2.13 Illustrative Bespoke Access Road cross-section: single slope
2.14 Illustrative Internal Track cross-section: single slope
2.15 Illustrative Bespoke Access Road cross-section: dual slope
2. 16 Illustrative Internal Track cross-section: dual slope
2.17 Illustrative Temporary Bridge designs for Bridges over Watercourses
2.18 Illustrative Permanent bridge designs for Bridges over Watercourses
2.19 Illustrative Culvert crossing cross-section views
2.20 Illustrative Direct drilling type A & B cross-section views
2.21 Illustrative Direct drilling type C & D cross-section views
2.22 Illustrative Drainage Trench cross-section views
2.23 Plan of Cable Route Working Width
2.24 Illustrative Layout of Cable Route Temporary Construction Compounds
2.25 Bespoke Access Road: Long Sections
2.26 Land take options (Bicker Fen substation)
2.27 Bicker Fen Substation Layout
2.28 Bicker Fen Substation sectional drawings
2.29 GIS building drawing (Bicker Fen substation)
2.30 Illustrative Details for Fence on Perimeter of Solar Array Site
Series 3 - Draft Development Consent Order
Series 4 - Compulsory Acquisition Information
Series 5 - Reports and Statements
5.1.2 Consultation Report – Appendices (Chapters 1, 4 & 5)
5.1.3 Consultation Report – Appendix (Chapter 6)
5.1.4 Consultation Report – Appendices (Chapters 7-10)
5.2 Shadow Habitat Regulations Assessment
5.3 Statutory Nuisance Statement
5.4 Other Consents and Licences Statement
Series 6 - Environmental Impact Assessment Information
6.1 Environmental Statement Non-Technical Summary
6.2.1 Chapter 1 – Introduction
6.2.2 Chapter 2 – Proposed Development
6.2.3 Chapter 3 – Alternatives & Design Evolution
6.2.4 Chapter 4 – Scope and Methodology
6.2.5 Chapter 5 – Consultation
6.2.6 Chapter 6 – Landscape and Visual
6.2.8 Chapter 8 – Cultural Heritage
6.2.9 Chapter 9 – Access and Traffic
6.2.19 Chapter 10 – Noise and Vibration
6.2.11 Chapter 11 – Water Resources and Flood Risk
6.2.12 Chapter 12 – Climate Change
6.2.13 Chapter 13 – Glint and Glare
6.2.14 Chapter 14 – Soils and Agricultural Land
6.2.15 Chapter 15 – Socio-economics
6.2.16 Chapter 16 – Air Quality
6.2.17 Chapter 17 – Other Environmental Topics
6.2.18 Chapter 18 – Cumulative Effects
6.2.19 Chapter 19 – Summary of Significant Environmental Effects
6.3.1 Appendix 1.1 Scoping Report
6.3.2 Appendix 1.2 Scoping Opinion
6.3.3 Appendix 1.3 Statement of Expertise , Glossary & Reference List
6.3.4 Appendix 2.1 Grid Connection Construction Method Statement
6.3.5 Appendix 2.2 Bespoke Access Road Construction Method Statement
6.3.6 Appendix 2.3 Embedded Mitigation
6.3.7 Appendix 2.4 Outline Construction Environmental Management Plan
6.3.8 Appendix 2.5 Outline Decommissioning Environmental Management Plan
6.3.9 Appendix 3.1 Cable Route Corridor Appraisal
6.3.10 Appendix 3.2 Bespoke Access Road Appraisal
6.3.11 Appendix 4.1 Cumulative Assessment Long List
6.3.12 Appendix 4.2 Cumulative Assessment Short List
6.3.13 Appendix 6.1 Landscape and Visual Legislation, Policy and Guidance
6.3.14 Appendix 6.2 Landscape and Visual Methodology
6.3.15 Appendix 6.3 Landscape Character Baseline and Sensitivity Assessment
6.3.16 Appendix 6.4 Visual Assessment
6.3.17 Appendix 6.5 Residential Visual Amenity Assessment
6.3.18 Appendix 6.6 Arboricultural Impact Assessment
6.3.19 Appendix 6.7 Outline Landscape and Ecological Management Plan
6.3.20 Appendix 7.1 Legislation
6.3.21 Appendix 7.2 Planning Policy
6.3.22 Appendix 7.3 Preliminary Ecological Appraisal
6.3.23 Appendix 7.4 Great Crested Newt Habitat Suitability Index and eDNA Report
6.3.24 Appendix 7.5 Wintering Bird Report
6.3.25 Appendix 7.6 Breeding Bird Report
6.3.26 Appendix 7.7 Bat Activity Survey
6.3.27 Appendix 7.8 Badger Report (Confidential)
6.3.28 Appendix 7.9 Riparian Mammals Report
6.3.29 Appendix 7.10 Reptile Report
6.3.30 Appendix 7.11 Botanical Survey Report (Solar Array Area)
6.3.31 Appendix 7.12 Great Crested Newt Survey Report (Solar Array Area)
6.3.32 Appendix 7.13 Bat Roost Assessment Report (Solar Array Area)
6.3.33 Appendix 7.14 Invertebrate Report
6.3.34 Appendix 7.15 Botanical Survey Report (Cable route and access road)
6.3.35 Appendix 7.16 Bat Roost Assessment Report (Cable route and access road)
6.3.36 Appendix 7.17 Wintering Bird Survey Report (Cable route and access road)
6.3.37 Appendix 7.18 Bat Activity Survey Report (Cable route and access road)
6.3.38 Appendix 7.19 Riparian Mammal Survey Report (Cable route and access road) Part 1
6.3.39 Appendix 7.19 Riparian Mammal Survey Report (Cable route and access road) Part 2
6.3.40 Appendix 7.19 Riparian Mammal Survey Report (Cable route and access road) Part 3
6.3.41 Appendix 7.19 Riparian Mammal Survey Report (Cable route and access road) Part 4
6.3.42 Appendix 7.20 Preliminary Ecological Appraisal Report (Cable route and access road)
6.3.43 Appendix 7.21 Solar Farm Great Crested Newt Survey Report (Cable route and access road)
6.3.45 Appendix 8.1 Archaeological Desk Based Assessment
6.3.46 Appendix 8.2 Heritage Statement
6.3.47 Appendix 8.3 Aerial and LiDAR Assessment – Solar Array
6.3.48 Appendix 8.4 Aerial and LiDAR Assessment – Access and Cable Routes
6.3.49 Appendix 8.5 Written Scheme of Investigation for Geophysical Survey for the Solar Array
6.3.50 Appendix 8.6 Geophysical Survey Summary Report – Solar Array Part 1
6.3.51 Appendix 8.6 Geophysical Survey Summary Report – Solar Array Part 2
6.3.52 Appendix 8.6 Geophysical Survey Summary Report – Solar Array Part 3
6.3.53 Appendix 8.6 Geophysical Survey Summary Report – Solar Array Part 4
6.3.54 Appendix 8.6 Geophysical Survey Summary Report – Solar Array Part 5
6.3.56 Appendix 8.8 Geophysical Survey Report – Cable and Access Routes Part 1
6.3.57 Appendix 8.8 Geophysical Survey Report – Cable and Access Routes Part 2
6.3.58 Appendix 8.8 Geophysical Survey Report – Cable and Access Routes Part 3
6.3.59 Appendix 8.8 Geophysical Survey Report – Cable and Access Routes Part 4
6.3.60 Appendix 8.8 Geophysical Survey Report – Cable and Access Routes Part 5
6.3.61 Appendix 8.8 Geophysical Survey Report – Cable and Access Routes Part 6
6.3.62 Appendix 8.8 Geophysical Survey Report – Cable and Access Routes Part 7
6.3.63 Appendix 8.8 Geophysical Survey Report – Cable and Access Routes Part 8
6.3.64 Appendix 8.8 Geophysical Survey Report – Cable and Access Routes Part 9
6.3.65 Appendix 8.8 Geophysical Survey Report – Cable and Access Routes Part 10
6.3.66 Appendix 8.8 Geophysical Survey Report – Cable and Access Routes Part 11
6.3.67 Appendix 8.8 Geophysical Survey Report – Cable and Access Routes Part 12
6.3.68 Appendix 8.8 Geophysical Survey Report – Cable and Access Routes Part 13
6.3.69 Appendix 8.8 Geophysical Survey Report – Cable and Access Routes Part 14
6.3.70 Appendix 8.8 Geophysical Survey Report – Cable and Access Routes Part 15
6.3.71 Appendix 8.8 Geophysical Survey Report – Cable and Access Routes Part 16
6.3.71a Appendix 8.8 Geophysical Survey Report – Cable and Access Routes Part 17
6.3.71b Appendix 8.8 Geophysical Survey Report – Cable and Access Routes Part 18
6.3.71c Appendix 8.8 Geophysical Survey Report – Cable and Access Routes Part 19
6.3.71d Appendix 8.8 Geophysical Survey Report – Cable and Access Routes Part 20
6.3.71e Appendix 8.8 Geophysical Survey Report – Cable and Access Routes Part 21
6.3.72 Appendix 8.9 Written Scheme of Investigation for Trial Trenching
6.3.73a Appendix 8.10a Trial Trenching Report – Solar Array Area
6.3.73b Appendix 8.10a Trial Trenching Report – Solar Array Area
6.3.73c Appendix 8.10b Trial Trenching Report – Access Road
6.3.74 Appendix 8.11 Archaeological Mitigation Report
6.3.75 Appendix 8.12 Legislation and Policy
6.3.76a Appendix 9.1 Transport Assessment Part 1
6.3.76b Appendix 9.1 Transport Assessment Part 2
6.3.76c Appendix 9.1 Transport Assessment Part 3
6.3.77 Appendix 9.2 Transport Planning Policy
6.3.78 Appendix 9.3: Outline Construction Traffic Management Plan
6.3.79 Appendix 10.1 Policy Legislation and Guidance
6.3.80 Appendix 10.2 Noise Survey Results
6.3.81 Appendix 11.1 Flood Risk Assessment
6.3.82 Appendix 11.2 Planning Policy and Legislation
6.3.83 Appendix 11.3 Summary of Watercourse Crossings and Photographs
6.3.84 Appendix 11.4 Borehole Logs
6.3.85 Appendix 11.5 Abstractions within 2km of the Site
6.3.86 Appendix 11.6 Water Framework Directive Assessment
6.3.87 Appendix 12.1 Climate Change Guidance and Legislation
6.3.88 Appendix 13.1 Legislation, Policy and Guidance
6.3.89 Appendix 13.2a ForgeSolar Glint Report: Road, Railway & Aviation
6.3.90 Appendix 13.2b ForgeSolar Glint Report: OPs1-40
6.3.91 Appendix 13.3 Mathematical Equations
6.3.92 Appendix 14.1: Agricultural Quality of Land at Beacon Fen North, Lincolnshire Report
6.3.93 Appendix 14.2: Agricultural Land Classification Report, Beacon Fen
6.3.94 Appendix 14.3: Agricultural Land Classification Report, Beacon Fen Access Track
6.3.95 Appendix 14.4: Outline Soils Management Plan
6.3.96 Appendix 15.1 Legislation Policy and Guidance
6.3.97 Appendix 15.2 Consultation
6.3.98 Appendix 15.3 Outline Skills, Supply Chain and Employment Plan
6.3.99 Appendix 16.1 Legislation, Policy and Guidance
6.3.100 Appendix 16.2 Assessment Methodology
6.3.101 Appendix 16.3 Copies of Relevant Correspondence
6.3.102a Appendix 17.1: Ground Conditions Desk Study Part 1
6.3.102b Appendix 17.1: Ground Conditions Desk Study Part 2
6.3.102c Appendix 17.1: Ground Conditions Desk Study Part 3
6.3.102d Appendix 17.1: Ground Conditions Desk Study Part 4
6.3.102e Appendix 17.1: Ground Conditions Desk Study Part 5
6.3.102f Appendix 17.1: Ground Conditions Desk Study Part 6
6.3.103 Appendix 17.2: Waste and Recycling Strategy
6.3.104 Appendix 19.1: Commitments Register
6.4.1 Figure 1.1 Site Location Plan
6.4.2 Figure 1.2 Site Boundary Plan
6.4.3 Figure 1.3 Site Area Plan
6.4.4 Figure 1.4 Indicative Site Layout Plan
6.4.5 Figure 2.4 Panel Heights
6.4.6 Figure 3.1 Alternative Cable Corridors
6.4.7 Figure 3.2 Site Layout Alternatives (Substation & BESS)
6.4.8 Figure 3.3 Alternative Access Routes
6.4.9 Figure 3.4 Cable Corridor Refinement
6.4.10 Figure 4.1 Cumulative Development: Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects
6.4.11 Figure 4.2 Cumulative Development: Local
6.4.12 Figure 6.1 Bareground Zone of Theoretical Visibility
6.4.13 Figure 6.2 Screened Zone of Theoretical Visibility with Viewpoints
6.4.15 Figure 6.4 Landscape Designations
6.4.16 Figure 6.5 Landscape Character
6.4.17 Figure 6.6 Recreational routes, facilities and visitor destinations
6.4.18 Figure 6.7 Residential Properties
6.4.19 Figure 6.8 Baseline Panorama 1: View from Wood Lane near Ruskington Fen
6.4.20 Figure 6.9 Baseline Panorama 2: View from Ferry Lane
6.4.21 Figure 6.10 Baseline Panorama 3: View from Cow Drove
6.4.22 Figure 6.11 Baseline Panorama 4: View from Halfpenny Toll Lane near Ewerby Thorpe (Farm)
6.4.23 Figure 6.12 Baseline Panorama 5: View from PRoW Ewer 1/5 near Evedon Road
6.4.24 Figure 6.13 Baseline Panorama 6: View from Asgarby Road near Asgarby
6.4.25 Figure 6.14 Baseline Panorama 7: View from Footpath Heck 2/4 near Hall Farm
6.4.26 Figure 6.15 Baseline Panorama 8: View from the A17, between Poplars Farm and Garwick Cottage
6.4.27 Figure 6.16 Baseline Panorama 9: View from A17 Swineshead Bypass near East Heckington
6.4.28 Figure 6.17 Baseline Panorama 10: View from Fen Road west of Little Hale
6.4.29 Figure 6.18 Baseline Panorama 11: View from A17/ Swineshead Bypass near Hammond Beck
6.4.30 Figure 6.19 Baseline Panorama 12: View from 42 George Street at Helpringham
6.4.31 Figure 6.20 Baseline Panorama 13: View from South Drove/Footpath Help 2/7
6.4.32 Figure 6.21 Baseline Panorama 14: View from PRoW Doni/81/1 near Bullbank Holt
6.4.33 Figure 6.22 Baseline Panorama 15: View from Howell Fen Drove
6.4.34 Figure 6.23 Baseline Panorama 16: View from B1395 Clay Bank
6.4.35 Figure 6.24 Baseline Panorama 17: View from B1395 Clay Bank (Sycamore Farm)
6.4.36 Figure 6.25 Baseline Panorama 18: View from Public Footpath Ewer 12/1
6.4.37 Figure 6.26 Baseline Panorama 19: View from junction A17
6.4.38 Figure 6.27a,b,c Photomontage 1: View from Ferry Lane
6.4.39 Figure 6.28a,b,c Photomontage 2: View from Cow Drove
6.4.40 Figure 6.29a,b,c Photomontage 3: View from Halfpenny Toll Lane near Ewerby Thorpe (Farm)
6.4.41 Figure 6.30a,b,c Photomontage 4: View from junction A17 near Poplars Farm
6.4.42a Figure 6.31 Landscape Strategy Plan Part 1
6.4.42b Figure 6.31 Landscape Strategy Plan Part 2
6.4.42c Figure 6.31 Landscape Strategy Plan Part 3
6.4.43aFigure 6.32 Vegetation Removal Plan Part 1
6.4.43b Figure 6.32 Vegetation Removal Plan Part 2
6.4.43c Figure 6.32 Vegetation Removal Plan Part 3
6.4.44 Figure 7.1 International Sites within 20km of the Site
6.4.45 Figure 7.2 SSSI within 10km of Site
6.4.46 Figure 7.3 Local Wildlife Sites within 2km
6.4.47 Figure 7.4 Ancient Woodland/Priority Habitat within 1km of the Site
6.4.48 Figure 8.1.1 Designated Heritage Assets within 5km
6.4.49 Figure 8.1.2 Scoped in Designated Heritage Assets within 5km
6.4.50 Figure 8.2 Non-Designated Heritage Assets by Period within 2km (Sheet 1-5)
6.4.51 Figure 8.3 Field Reference (Sheet 1-2)
6.4.52 Figure 8.4 Historic Landscape Characterisation
6.4.53 Figure 8.5 Geophysical survey interpretation of the DCO Order Limits
6.4.54 Figure 8.6 Aerial and LiDAR interpretation
6.4.55 Figure 8.7 Trial Trenching Plan with Archaeological Remains Highlighted
6.4.56 Figure 8.8 Historic Mapping (Solar Array Area)
6.4.57 Figure 9.1 Access Routes & Most Recent Traffic Counts
6.4.59 Figure 10.2 Operational Noise Contours – Light Periods
6.4.60 Figure 10.3 Operational Noise Contours – Dark Periods
6.4.61 Figure 10.4 Locations of plant items to be mitigated (Embedded mitigation)
6.4.62 Figure 11.1 Regional Surface Water Catchment
6.4.63 Figure 11.2 Local Surface Water Catchments
6.4.64 Figure 11.3 Superficial Geology
6.4.65 Figure 11.4 Bedrock Geology
6.4.66 Figure 11.5 Abstractions and Discharges
6.4.67 Figure 11.6 Watercourse Crossings
6.4.68 Figure 13.1 Road and Rail Receptors
6.4.69 Figure 13.2 Aviation Receptors
6.4.70 Figure 13.3 Observation Point Receptors
6.4.71 Figure 13.4 Zone of Theoretical Visibility (ZTV)
6.4.73 Figure 14.1 Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) Map (Solar Array Area)
6.4.74 Figure 14.2 Soil Associations (Solar Array Area)
6.4.75 Figure 14.3 Agricultural Land Classification Map (Access Route Corridor)
6.4.76 Figure 14.4 Soil Associations within Bespoke Access Route Corridor
6.4.77 Figure 15.1 Direct Area of Influence
6.4.78 Figure 15.2 Indirect Area of Influence
6.4.79 Figure 15.3 Public Rights of Way