Battery storage facility approved near Heath after appeal overturns council rejection
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Tony Gardner
Summary
An appeal has overturned a council rejection for a battery storage facility near Heath, West Yorkshire. The inquiry focused on green belt impact and proximity to the Grade II listed Dame Mary Bolles Water Tower. Developer Harmony Energy argued the site qualifies as "grey belt" under new 2024 planning rules, and claimed the project would support climate and biodiversity goals. Over 2,000 people had objected to the 72-container lithium ion battery installation.
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· 3 pulledHarmony Energy claimed the site should be redefined as 'grey belt', a concept introduced in 2024 aimed at freeing up some green belt areas for development.
Stephanie Hall, for Harmony, said the scheme would 'assist the council and the UK in delivering meaningfully on climate and biodiversity agendas'.
More than 2,000 people objected to installing 72 containers for lithium ion batteries near Heath.
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