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Development of a grid-scale battery storage project consisting of battery racks, inverters, transformers and other electrical plant equipment connected via an underground ducted cable to Electricity North West's distribution network at the Vernon Park Substation. Erection of secure compound enclosed by a 2.4m high security fence. A 6m ball-stopping net will be installed on the western boundary of the site to prevent any footballs from landing within the boundary of the site from the adjacent football pitches.

The Planning and Highways Regulation Committee is recommended to grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Chris Smyton on 0161 474 3657 or email: chris.smyton@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of plan no. DC/087394 for the redevelopment of a grid-scale battery storage project consisting of battery racks, inverters, transformers and other electrical plant equipment connected via an underground ducted cable to Electricity North West's distribution network at the Vernon Park Substation. Erection of secure compound enclosed by a 2.4m high security fence. A 6m ball-stopping net will be installed on the western boundary of the site to prevent any footballs from landing within the boundary of the site from the adjacent football pitches at Welkin Mill, Welkin Road, Bredbury, Stockport, SK6 2BH, it was

RESOLVED – That planning permission be granted.

Proposed development of a grid-scale battery storage project consisting of battery racks, inverters, transformers and other electrical plant equipment connected via an underground ducted cable to Electricity North West's distribution network at the Vernon Park Substation. Erection of secure compound enclosed by a 2.4m high security fence. A 6m ball-stopping net will be installed on the western boundary of the site to prevent any footballs from landing within the boundary of the site from the adjacent football pitches.

The Area Committee is requested to recommend that the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee grant planning permission.

Officer contact: Daniel Hewitt 0161 218 1989 | daniel.hewitt@stockport.gov.uk

In respect of application DC/087394 for the proposed development of a grid scale battery storage project consisting of battery racks, inverters, transformers and other electrical plant equipment connected via an underground ducted cable to Electricity North West's distribution network at the Vernon Park Substation. Erection of secure compound enclosed by a 2.4m high security fence. A 6m ball-stopping net will be installed on the western boundary of the site to prevent any footballs from landing within the boundary of the site from the adjacent football pitches, at Welkin Mill, Welkin Road, Bredbury, Stockport, SK6 2BH.

RESOLVED – That the Planning and Highways Regulation Committee be recommended to grant planning permission.