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Application Details
Application number SMD/2025/0354 Application type Full Planning - Large scale MAJOR apps
Site address Land off , Leek Road , Werrington , Staffordshire , ST9 0DQ Proposal Erection of a 300 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
Applicant name
Masdar Arlington Energy
Agent name Mr Grant Fixter
RPS
Applicant address Kingdom Street , London , W2 6BD Agent address Sherqood House , Newark , NG24 1QQ
Application status Consultations/Re-consultations issued

Received date 29/07/2025 Valid date 05/08/2025
Fee due 37055.00 Fee paid 37055.00
Determination required date 04/11/2025 Agreed extended date 31/01/2026
Case Officer Chris Johnston
Start of Public Consultation period 13/08/2025 End of Public Consultation period 27/10/2025
Referred to Secretary of State date Referral expiry date
Decision by Committee date
Decision Under assessment by case officer Decision Date
Temp permission expiry date Permission expiry date
Legal Obligation ref.

Consultations
Name Address
SCC (Planning) Staffordshire County Council, Planning Development Control, Stafford,
The Owner / Occupier GROVE FARM, LEEK ROAD, MOORVILLE, CELLARHEAD, ST9 0DQ
SCC (Highways) C/o Staffordshire County Council, 3rd Floor, 1Staffordshire Place, Wedgwood Building, Tipping Street, ST16 2DH
SCC (Minerals) Staffordshire County Council,
Campaign To Protect Rural England (Staffs Branch) Wedgwood Building, Block A, Tipping Street, Stafford, ST16 2DH
SCC Fire
Police Liaison Crime Reduction Unit Staffordshire Constabulary,
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust The Wolseley Centre, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, ST17 0WT
Severn Trent Water Ltd Network Development, Regis Road, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, WV6 8RU
Coal Authority Planning And Local Authority Liaison, 200, Lichfield Lane, Berry Hill, , Mansfield,, Notts, NG18 4RG
SCC (Archaeolgy / Historic Environment) Staffordshire County Council, Environmental Team Historic Environment,
Environment Agency The Environment Agency, Sentinel House, Wellington Crescent, Fradley Park, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 8RR
SMDC Environmental Health Environmental Health,
SMDC Operational Services (Leisure / Recreation)
SMDC Regeneration - Economic Development Moorlands House, Leek,
SMDC Regneration - Planning Policy Moorlands House, Leek,
SMDC Service Commissioning team
SMDC Waste (Operational Services) LEEK
SMDC Trees
SMDC Conservation Conservation Officer, Town Hall, Buxton,
Cllr Paul Roberts Caverswall Parish Council,
Werrington Parish Council
Caverswall Parish Council The Gables, 504, Weston Road, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST3 6QD
The Owner / Occupier ST DAVIDS, LEEK ROAD, CELLARHEAD, ST9 0DQ
The Owner / Occupier BARN, COYNEY GROVE FARM, MARCH LANE, WERRINGTON, ST9 0DL
The Owner / Occupier COYNEY GROVE FARM, MARCH LANE, WERRINGTON, ST9 0DL
The Owner / Occupier HOLMLEA COTTAGE, LEEK ROAD, CELLARHEAD, ST9 0DG
The Owner / Occupier MOUNT GARAGE, LEEK ROAD, CELLARHEAD, ST9 0DQ
The Owner / Occupier LITTLE MOUNT PLEASANT FARM, LEEK ROAD, CELLARHEAD, ST9 0DQ
The Owner / Occupier CROFT COTTAGE, LEEK ROAD, CELLARHEAD, ST9 0DQ
The Owner / Occupier RIDGEFIELDS FARM, LEEK ROAD, CELLARHEAD, ST9 0DG
The Owner / Occupier BELMONT, LEEK ROAD, CELLARHEAD, ST9 0DQ
The Owner / Occupier DILRENE, LEEK ROAD, CELLARHEAD, ST9 0DQ
The Owner / Occupier FIREMANS REST, LEEK ROAD, CELLARHEAD, ST9 0DQ
The Owner / Occupier FRESHWAYS, LEEK ROAD, CELLARHEAD, ST9 0DQ
The Owner / Occupier GLENROY, LEEK ROAD, CELLARHEAD, ST9 0DQ
The Owner / Occupier HANDS FARM, LEEK ROAD, CELLARHEAD, ST9 0DQ
The Owner / Occupier HAYMERE, LEEK ROAD, CELLARHEAD, ST9 0DQ
The Owner / Occupier KIRKDALE, LEEK ROAD, CELLARHEAD, ST9 0DQ
SCC (Flood Risk Management) Staffordshire County Council, Flood Team,

Attachments - Click the Description to view the attachment in a new window.
Date Description
13/08/2025 Transport Statement
13/08/2025 255064-BWB-XX-XX-T-G-0001_DS P02 Part 2
13/08/2025 255064-BWB-XX-XX-T-G-0001_DS P02 Part 3
13/08/2025 255064-BWB-XX-XX-T-G-0001_DS P02 Part 4
13/08/2025 255064-BWB-XX-XX-T-G-0001_DS P02 Part 5
13/08/2025 Leek Road Werrington BNG metric
13/08/2025 250402-RAP-XX-XX-R-L-9501-LVIA_P02
13/08/2025 App 02_LVIA Methodology 1.4
13/08/2025 App 03 250402-RAP-XX-XX-R-L-8002 SCP
13/08/2025 App 04 250402-RAP-XX-XX-R-L-8003 TOPO
13/08/2025 App 05 250402-RAP-XX-XX-R-L-8004 EDP
13/08/2025 App 09 250402-RAPP-XX-XX-R-L-8005 VLP
13/08/2025 App 10 250402-RAP-XX-XX-R-L-8007 CBV
13/08/2025 RAP_041_01 Photomontages
13/08/2025 RAP_041_02 Methodology.
13/08/2025 5383-RPS-XX-EX-RP-AR-9104 - AIA
13/08/2025 250402-RAP-XX-XX-DR-C-0601 - P03 - CUT AND FILL ASSESSMENT
13/08/2025 250402-RAP-XX-XX-R-L-9501 LEMP P02
13/08/2025 250402-RAP-XX-XX-R-L-9501-LVIA_P02 - Final
13/08/2025 Bat and Barn owl survey report_24.7.25.
13/08/2025 C1212-v3 Leek Road BESS - Werrington ALC
13/08/2025 Covering Letter
13/08/2025 Drainage Concept Leek Road v2 20250716 TM
13/08/2025 eDNA briefing note 2025.05.15
13/08/2025 Leek Road Parameters Plan v01b
13/08/2025 LEEK-D-PL-INT-003-R01
13/08/2025 LEEK-D-PL-INT-005-R03.
13/08/2025 LEEK-D-PL-INT-006-R01
13/08/2025 LEEK-D-SD-EXT-001-R01 - Welfare Unit
13/08/2025 LEEK-D-SD-EXT-002-R01 - 400kV Transformer
13/08/2025 LEEK-D-SD-EXT-003-R01 - 400kV Control Room
13/08/2025 LEEK-D-SD-EXT-004-R01 - Private Switch Room
13/08/2025 LEEK-D-SD-EXT-005-R01 - Auxiliary Transformer
13/08/2025 LEEK-D-SD-EXT-007-R01 LEEK-D-SD-EXT-007
13/08/2025 LEEK-D-SD-EXT-008-R01 - Battery Container - BESS Battery
13/08/2025 LEEK-D-SD-EXT-012-R01 - Fire Fighting Water Tank
13/08/2025 OBSMP_Leek Road BESS_Issue 01
13/08/2025 Statement of Community Involvement
13/08/2025 v3 Leek Road BESS GBA
13/08/2025 794-PLN-NPI-00181-TRP-03b Leek Road CTMP
13/08/2025 v2 Leek Road BESS PDAS
13/08/2025 Verification and Compliance Report Leek Road BESS Issue 0
13/08/2025 Application Form
13/08/2025 250402-RAP-XX-XX-DR-L-4101 Detailed Planting Plan (Sheet 1 of 3)
13/08/2025 250402-RAP-XX-XX-DR-L-4101 Detailed Planting Plan (Sheet 2 of 3)
13/08/2025 250402-RAP-XX-XX-DR-L-4103 Detailed Planting Plan (Sheet 3 of 3)
13/08/2025 App 01 250402-RAPP-XX-XX-R-L-8001 SLP
13/08/2025 App 01 250402-RAPP-XX-XX-R-L-8001 SLP (1
13/08/2025 51520NGLS_01-06 Topographical Survey
13/08/2025 LEEK-D-PL-INT-004-R05 Site Layout Plan
13/08/2025 LEEK-D-SD-EXT-006-R02 - 2.4m High Palisade Fence.
13/08/2025 LEEK-D-SD-EXT-009-R02 - AC Twin Skid
13/08/2025 LEEK-D-SD-EXT-010-R02 - Standby Generator
13/08/2025 LEEK-D-SD-EXT-011-R02 - 3.4m High Gallagher Electric Fencing
13/08/2025 LEEK-D-SD-EXT-013-R02 - Spare Parts Containe
13/08/2025 LEEK-D-SD-EXT-014-R02 - CCTV And Light Post
13/08/2025 v4 Leek Road BESS ASSA
13/08/2025 Built Heritage Statement
13/08/2025 250402-RAP-XX-XX-DR-L-8010 Landscape Strategy P02 r
13/08/2025 Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment - Land off Leek Road Werrington v.2.0
13/08/2025 App 07 250402-RAP-XX-XX-DR-L-8010 Landscape Strategy
13/08/2025 App 08 250402-RAPP-XX-XX-R-L-8006 ZTV
13/08/2025 RAP_041_01 Photomontages 1
13/08/2025 RAP_041_01 Photomontages 2
13/08/2025 RAP_041_01 Photomontages 3
13/08/2025 RAP_041_01 Photomontages 4
13/08/2025 RAP_041_01 Photomontages 5
13/08/2025 RAP_041_01 Photomontages 6
13/08/2025 RAP_041_01 Photomontages 7
13/08/2025 RAP_041_01 Photomontages 8
13/08/2025 RAP_041_01 Photomontages 9
13/08/2025 RAP_041_01 Photomontages 10
13/08/2025 RAP_041_01 Photomontages 11
13/08/2025 RAP_041_01 Photomontages 12
13/08/2025 RAP_041_01 Photomontages 13
13/08/2025 RAP_041_01 Photomontages 14
13/08/2025 RAP_041_01 Photomontages 15
13/08/2025 RAP_041_01 Photomontages 16
13/08/2025 RAP_041_01 Photomontages 17
13/08/2025 RAP_041_01 Photomontages 18
13/08/2025 RAP_041_01 Photomontages 19
13/08/2025 RAP_041_01 Photomontages 20
13/08/2025 RAP_041_01 Photomontages 21
13/08/2025 RAP_041_01 Photomontages 22
13/08/2025 RAP_041_01 Photomontages 23
13/08/2025 794-PLN-NPI-00181 Leek Rd FRA 250506 ISSUE 2 + Appendices Part 1
13/08/2025 794-PLN-NPI-00181 Leek Rd FRA 250506 ISSUE 2 + Appendices Part 2
13/08/2025 794-PLN-NPI-00181 Leek Rd FRA 250506 ISSUE 2 + Appendices Part 3
13/08/2025 794-PLN-NPI-00181 Leek Rd FRA 250506 ISSUE 2 + Appendices Part 4
13/08/2025 255064-BWB-EGT-XX-RP-G-0001_MA P2 (P2) Part 1
13/08/2025 255064-BWB-EGT-XX-RP-G-0001_MA P2 (P2) Part 2
13/08/2025 255064-BWB-EGT-XX-RP-G-0001_MA P2 (P2) Part 3
13/08/2025 255064-BWB-EGT-XX-RP-G-0001_MA P2 (P2) Part 4
19/08/2025 Public Comment William Aldous
19/08/2025 Public Comment Robert Skelson
19/08/2025 Public Comment Cllr Warwick McKenzie
20/08/2025 Public Comment Stacey Hill-Bloor
20/08/2025 Consultation Response SMDC Regeneration
21/08/2025 Public Comment Graham Mckenzie
25/08/2025 Public Comment Pauline Forrester
25/08/2025 Public Comment Chantelle Thomas
25/08/2025 Public Comment Jodie Hopewell
26/08/2025 Public Comment Linda Steele
26/08/2025 Public Comment Wendy Proctor
27/08/2025 Consultation Response Coal Authority
28/08/2025 Public comment by Phil
01/09/2025 Consultation Response SCC Local Flood Authority
03/09/2025 Consultation Response Lichfield Police
03/09/2025 Consultation Response SCC Historic Environment Team
05/09/2025 Consultation Response SCC Highways
06/09/2025 Public Comment Emma Tams
08/09/2025 Public Comment Ivan Mear
11/09/2025 Public Comment Wendy Johnson
11/09/2025 Public Comment Kerry Whitehurst
15/09/2025 Consultation Response SMDC Conservation
29/09/2025 Public comment by Brian Evans
30/09/2025 Public comment by Mrs Gemma Keiher-Knapper
30/09/2025 Public comment by Steven and Larraine Billings
01/10/2025 Consultation Response Environmental Agency
01/10/2025 Public Comment Jacqueline Talbot
04/10/2025 Public Comment Sarah
04/10/2025 Public Comment Sarah Tweedie
04/10/2025 Public Comment Victoria Colclough
04/10/2025 Public Comment Trevor Hartley
04/10/2025 Public Comment Corrin McKay
04/10/2025 Public Comment Jill Blakeman
04/10/2025 Public Comment Marie Rowlands
04/10/2025 Public Comment L Cartwright
04/10/2025 Public Comment Karen Askey
04/10/2025 Public Comment Des Ball
04/10/2025 Public Comment Gemma Newman
04/10/2025 Public Comment David Lethaby
04/10/2025 Public Comment Chris Hartley
04/10/2025 Public Comment Victoria Gill
04/10/2025 Public Comment Victoria Wraxton
05/10/2025 Public Comment Kenneth Williamson
05/10/2025 Public Comment Vicki Dale
05/10/2025 Public Comment Lewis Swindail
05/10/2025 Kylie Weston
06/10/2025 Noise Impact Assessment for Planning Application V1
17/10/2025 Consultation Response STW
22/10/2025 Public Comment Muriel Finney
23/10/2025 Public Comment Lynn Cantlay
23/10/2025 Public Comment Susan Bloor
23/10/2025 Consultation Response Caverswall Parish Council
28/10/2025 Public Comment Alex Tomkinson
28/10/2025 Public Comment Mr David Askey
28/10/2025 Public Comment Anna Askey
06/11/2025 Consultation Response SCC Mineral & Waste
07/11/2025 Consultation Response Staffordshire Fire and Rescue
11/11/2025 PEA
26/11/2025 Consultation Response SMDC Environmental Health
26/11/2025 Consultation response Landscape

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