Frequently Asked Questions

  • Battery energy storage sites typically do not create sounds louder than the natural background noise.

    A noise survey has been conducted to the closest noise sensitive properties to the proposed development. This is available to view on our website.

    The noise assessment indicates that the proposed plant will not exceed 5 dB above background sound level at the worst-case time period and assessment location, in accordance with British standards. The predicted noise levels will be comfortably below the guideline levels provided by the World Health Organisation.

  • Battery energy storage is a safe, proven and well-used technology. The battery enclosures are meticulously designed to ensure safe operation throughout the entire project’s duration. Enhanced safety features, such as ongoing monitoring of individual battery cells, are implemented to quickly address
    any possible issues and maintain the highest level of safety. Battery energy storage systems are designed to comply with the latest fire safety guidance and engineered to meet strict safety guidelines set by international regulatory organisations like the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).

    These comprehensive standards cover all aspects of battery storage systems, including installation, operation, and maintenance,
    to guarantee full compliance with the most rigorous safety standards. The battery containers will also be distanced from one another, and remotely monitored to ensure immediate shut down in case of an emergency.

  • The BESS is a temporary development. When the BESS has been decommissioned, the consent will require the land to be restored to its previous purpose. Temporary development consent ensures that the land will not be classed as ‘brownfield’ after decommissioning.

  • Once the BESS facility is operational, it will maintain a minimal presence, primarily necessitating occasional visits for operations and maintenance. The only period that might potentially affect traffic is during the temporary construction phase. During the construction of the BESS facility, traffic will be effectively managed through the Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMP). This plan incorporates measures such as an HGV booking system and time-based restrictions for traffic arrivals on-site, with the aim of preventing local network disruptions during peak times, like rush hours and school drop- off or pickup times.

    The site is well positioned with direct access to major trunk roads, and uses a newly adopted farm route to reach the site. Therefore,
    there will be minimal traffic impact on local residential estates.