Ashford, Planning Notice

PLANNING NOTICE - ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
(1) NOTICE UNDER ARTICLE 15 OF THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (GENERAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE) (ENGLAND) ORDER 2015, &
(2 REGULATION 25 OF THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT) REGULATIONS 2017 – EIA APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMISSION ACCOMPANIED BY AN ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT, &
(3 THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990

CASE REFERENCE:- 22/00668/AS
LOCATION:- Land south of M20, Church Lane, Aldington, Kent
APPLICANT:- EDF Renewables
APPLICATION DATE: 27/06/2022

The applicant has applied to Ashford Borough Council (address below) for planning permission for:-

Installation of a solar farm with a generating capacity of up to 49.9MW comprising: ground mounted solar panels; access tracks; inverter/transformers; substation; storage, spare parts and welfare cabins; underground cables and conduits; perimeter fence; CCTV equipment; temporary construction compounds; and associated infrastructure and planting scheme.

REASON FOR NOTICE:- Further information relating to the Environmental Statement (ES) received. Major Development Proposal, Affects Public Right of Way.

Members of the public may inspect copies of the application, the plans, the Environmental Statement and the other documents submitted with the application:

1. on a computer link by pre-booked appointment only at Ashford Borough Council, Civic Centre, Tannery Lane, Ashford between 9.00am and 4.00pm (Monday to Friday) – please contact the Council on (01233) 331111;

2. on a computer link at the Ashford Gateway Plus, Church Road, Ashford 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:00am – 6:00pm on Thursdays and 9:00am – 3:00pm on Saturdays;

3. at www.ashford.gov.uk using the planning application search links inputting the following reference: 22/00668/AS

Printed copies of the ES and further information are also available and are charged at £200 + VAT per hard copy.

Printed copies can be obtained by contacting Engena Limited at: The Old Stables, Bosmere Hall, Creeting St Mary, IP6 8LL. Email: info@engena.co.uk or download from: https://www.edf-re.uk/renewables/east-stour

Further information can be obtained by telephoning the Council on (01233) 331111 or emailing planning.help@ashford.gov.uk

Please quote the reference 22/00668/AS in all correspondence.

Any representations must be received by 24/02/2024 and be made in writing either by:-

1. Letter to the Strategic Development and Delivery Manager, Planning and Development Service, Ashford Borough Council, Civic Centre, Tannery Lane, Ashford, Kent TN23 1PL
2. Email to: planning.comments@ashford.gov.uk
3. Completing the comments form on the planning application page at www.ashford.gov.uk

Please note
1. Any comments will be published on the internet so please do not include your signature, telephone number or email address, on youname and address.
2. The Council does not accept any responsibility for any incomplete or inaccurate description of any application.