A/25/099031/NLA pending Last updated 16/08/2025, 01:23

Application to construct and operate a 50MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility with battery container units, inverters, substations, switchgear, storage and welfare containers, water tank, internal access roads, resurfaced compound, perimeter fencing, access gate, and landscaping.

Neighbouring LA

New Fold, Orrell, Wigan, WN5

WN5

Full Proposal

Construction and operation of a 50MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility including the erection of battery container units, inverters, 132kV substation, 33kV customer switchgear, storage container and welfare container, water tank, new internal access roads, resurfaced compound, installation of perimeter fencing and access gate, associated works; and landscaping.

Application Timeline

Application Registered
08/05/2025
Application Validated
08/05/2025
Target Decision Date
29/05/2025
Committee Date
N/A
Decision Made
N/A
Decision Issued
N/A

Case Officer

Applicant

West Lancashire Borough Council

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