Planning application
Land Parcel At 525627 145487 Reigate Road Sidlow Surrey
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
The proposed development comprises the installation and operation of a ground-mounted solar farm and energy storage system. The solar farm will broadly comprise a series of linear rows (also known as arrays) of photovoltaic (PV) solar modules, together with inverter platforms; control room; DNO station; storage containers; battery storage; security fencing & CCTV; temporary construction compound; and enhanced landscaping & ecological management. As amended on 30/01/2023, 24/04/2023, 18/07/2023, 04/10/2023, 16/10/2023, 18/10/2023, 27/10/2023 and on 16/11/2023
As published by the council, reference 22/02783/F
Application record
- Reference
- 22/02783/F
- Type
- Full planning
- Status
- Decided (Approved)
- Decision
- Granted As published: Approved with Conditions
- Received
- 5 Jan 2023
- Validated
- 5 Jan 2023
- Decided
- 15 Dec 2023
- Ward
- Horley West And Sidlow
- Parish
- Salfords And Sidlow Parish Council
- Decision by
- Planning Committee
Site history
Applications at this address on the Reigate and Banstead register
This site has had 15 applications since 2023: 11 approved, 0 refused.
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22/02783/NMAMD3 Decided
Land Parcel At 525627 145487 Reigate Road Sidlow Surrey
Non material amendment to the wording of Condition 8 of planning permission 22/02783/F.
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26/01544/S73 Withdrawn
Land Parcel At 525627 145487 Reigate Road Sidlow Surrey
The proposed development comprises the installation and operation of a ground-mounted solar farm and energy storage system. The solar farm will broadly comprise a series of linear rows (also known as arrays) of photovoltaic (PV) solar modules, together with inverter platforms; control room; DNO station; storage containers; battery storage; security fencing & CCTV; temporary construction compound; and enhanced landscaping & ecological management. Variation of condition 7 of permission 22/02783/F to allow a temporary construction compound within Field 8.
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22/02783/NMAMD2 Granted
Land Parcel At 525627 145487 Reigate Road Sidlow Surrey
Non-Material Amendment to the wording of Condition 7 of planning permission 22/02783/F.
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22/02783/DET09 Awaiting decision
Land Parcel At 525627 145487 Reigate Road Sidlow Surrey
Submission of internal access road details pursuant to condition 9 of permission 22/02783/F. The proposed development comprises the installation and operation of a ground-mounted solar farm and energy storage system. The solar farm will broadly comprise a series of linear rows (also known as arrays) of photovoltaic (PV) solar modules, together with inverter platforms; control room; DNO station; storage containers; battery storage; security fencing & CCTV; temporary construction compound; and enhanced landscaping & ecological management.
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22/02783/DET14 Granted
Land Parcel At 525627 145487 Reigate Road Sidlow Surrey
Submission of Construction Environment Management Plan details pursuant to condition 14 of permission 22/02783/F. The proposed development comprises the installation and operation of a ground-mounted solar farm and energy storage system. The solar farm will broadly comprise a series of linear rows (also known as arrays) of photovoltaic (PV) solar modules, together with inverter platforms; control room; DNO station; storage containers; battery storage; security fencing & CCTV; temporary construction compound; and enhanced landscaping & ecological management.
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22/02783/DET04 Granted
Land Parcel At 525627 145487 Reigate Road Sidlow Surrey
Submission of archaeological details pursuant to condition 4 of permission 22/02783/F. The proposed development comprises the installation and operation of a ground-mounted solar farm and energy storage system. The solar farm will broadly comprise a series of linear rows (also known as arrays) of photovoltaic (PV) solar modules, together with inverter platforms; control room; DNO station; storage containers; battery storage; security fencing & CCTV; temporary construction compound; and enhanced landscaping & ecological management.
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22/02783/DET17 Granted
Land Parcel At 525627 145487 Reigate Road Sidlow Surrey
Submission of Tree Protection details pursuant to condition 17 of permission 22/02783/F. The proposed development comprises the installation and operation of a ground-mounted solar farm and energy storage system. The solar farm will broadly comprise a series of linear rows (also known as arrays) of photovoltaic (PV) solar modules, together with inverter platforms; control room; DNO station; storage containers; battery storage; security fencing & CCTV; temporary construction compound; and enhanced landscaping & ecological management.
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22/02783/NMAMD1 Granted
Land Parcel At 525627 145487 Reigate Road Sidlow Surrey
Non Material Amendment (NMA) to planning permission 22/02783/F. Update to the District Licence impact plan referenced in condition 10 (Description amended 21/10/2025).
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22/02783/DET10 Withdrawn
Land Parcel At 525627 145487 Reigate Road Sidlow Surrey
Submission of Great Crested Newts details pursuant to condition 10 of permission 22/02783/F. The proposed development comprises the installation and operation of a ground-mounted solar farm and energy storage system. The solar farm will broadly comprise a series of linear rows (also known as arrays) of photovoltaic (PV) solar modules, together with inverter platforms; control room; DNO station; storage containers; battery storage; security fencing & CCTV; temporary construction compound; and enhanced landscaping & ecological management.
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22/02783/DET11 Granted
Land Parcel At 525627 145487 Reigate Road Sidlow Surrey
Submission of Great Crested Newts compensation details pursuant to condition 11 of permission 22/02783/F. The proposed development comprises the installation and operation of a ground-mounted solar farm and energy storage system. The solar farm will broadly comprise a series of linear rows (also known as arrays) of photovoltaic (PV) solar modules, together with inverter platforms; control room; DNO station; storage containers; battery storage; security fencing & CCTV; temporary construction compound; and enhanced landscaping & ecological management. As amended on 21/10/2025
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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5 Jan 2023
Received by Reigate and Banstead
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15 Dec 2023
Decision issued: Approved with Conditions
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21 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Related applications
Cases linked to this one on the register
15+ later applications on the register refer to this one:
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22/02783/NMAMD3 Decided
Land Parcel At 525627 145487 Reigate Road Sidlow Surrey
Non material amendment to the wording of Condition 8 of planning permission 22/02783/F.
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26/01544/S73 Withdrawn
Land Parcel At 525627 145487 Reigate Road Sidlow Surrey
The proposed development comprises the installation and operation of a ground-mounted solar farm and energy storage system. The solar farm will broadly comprise a series of linear rows (also known as arrays) of photovoltaic (PV) solar modules, together with inverter platforms; control room; DNO station; storage containers; battery storage; security fencing & CCTV; temporary construction compound; and enhanced landscaping & ecological management. Variation of condition 7 of permission 22/02783/F to allow a temporary construction compound within Field 8.
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22/02783/NMAMD2 Granted
Land Parcel At 525627 145487 Reigate Road Sidlow Surrey
Non-Material Amendment to the wording of Condition 7 of planning permission 22/02783/F.
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22/02783/DET09 Awaiting decision
Land Parcel At 525627 145487 Reigate Road Sidlow Surrey
Submission of internal access road details pursuant to condition 9 of permission 22/02783/F. The proposed development comprises the installation and operation of a ground-mounted solar farm and energy storage system. The solar farm will broadly comprise a series of linear rows (also known as arrays) of photovoltaic (PV) solar modules, together with inverter platforms; control room; DNO station; storage containers; battery storage; security fencing & CCTV; temporary construction compound; and enhanced landscaping & ecological management.
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22/02783/DET15A Withdrawn
Land Parcel At 525977 145513 Reigate Road Sidlow Surrey
Submission of Landscape and Ecological Management Plan details pursuant to condition 15 of permission 22/02783/F. The proposed development comprises the installation and operation of a ground-mounted solar farm and energy storage system. The solar farm will broadly comprise a series of linear rows (also known as arrays) of photovoltaic (PV) solar modules, together with inverter platforms; control room; DNO station; storage containers; battery storage; security fencing & CCTV; temporary construction compound; and enhanced landscaping & ecological management.
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22/02783/DET14 Granted
Land Parcel At 525627 145487 Reigate Road Sidlow Surrey
Submission of Construction Environment Management Plan details pursuant to condition 14 of permission 22/02783/F. The proposed development comprises the installation and operation of a ground-mounted solar farm and energy storage system. The solar farm will broadly comprise a series of linear rows (also known as arrays) of photovoltaic (PV) solar modules, together with inverter platforms; control room; DNO station; storage containers; battery storage; security fencing & CCTV; temporary construction compound; and enhanced landscaping & ecological management.
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22/02783/DET04 Granted
Land Parcel At 525627 145487 Reigate Road Sidlow Surrey
Submission of archaeological details pursuant to condition 4 of permission 22/02783/F. The proposed development comprises the installation and operation of a ground-mounted solar farm and energy storage system. The solar farm will broadly comprise a series of linear rows (also known as arrays) of photovoltaic (PV) solar modules, together with inverter platforms; control room; DNO station; storage containers; battery storage; security fencing & CCTV; temporary construction compound; and enhanced landscaping & ecological management.
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22/02783/DET17 Granted
Land Parcel At 525627 145487 Reigate Road Sidlow Surrey
Submission of Tree Protection details pursuant to condition 17 of permission 22/02783/F. The proposed development comprises the installation and operation of a ground-mounted solar farm and energy storage system. The solar farm will broadly comprise a series of linear rows (also known as arrays) of photovoltaic (PV) solar modules, together with inverter platforms; control room; DNO station; storage containers; battery storage; security fencing & CCTV; temporary construction compound; and enhanced landscaping & ecological management.
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22/02783/NMAMD1 Granted
Land Parcel At 525627 145487 Reigate Road Sidlow Surrey
Non Material Amendment (NMA) to planning permission 22/02783/F. Update to the District Licence impact plan referenced in condition 10 (Description amended 21/10/2025).
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22/02783/DET10 Withdrawn
Land Parcel At 525627 145487 Reigate Road Sidlow Surrey
Submission of Great Crested Newts details pursuant to condition 10 of permission 22/02783/F. The proposed development comprises the installation and operation of a ground-mounted solar farm and energy storage system. The solar farm will broadly comprise a series of linear rows (also known as arrays) of photovoltaic (PV) solar modules, together with inverter platforms; control room; DNO station; storage containers; battery storage; security fencing & CCTV; temporary construction compound; and enhanced landscaping & ecological management.
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22/02783/DET11 Granted
Land Parcel At 525627 145487 Reigate Road Sidlow Surrey
Submission of Great Crested Newts compensation details pursuant to condition 11 of permission 22/02783/F. The proposed development comprises the installation and operation of a ground-mounted solar farm and energy storage system. The solar farm will broadly comprise a series of linear rows (also known as arrays) of photovoltaic (PV) solar modules, together with inverter platforms; control room; DNO station; storage containers; battery storage; security fencing & CCTV; temporary construction compound; and enhanced landscaping & ecological management. As amended on 21/10/2025
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22/02783/DET22 Granted
Land Parcel At 525627 145487 Reigate Road Sidlow Surrey
Submission of Noise Impact Assessment details pursuant to condition 22 of permission 22/02783/F. The proposed development comprises the installation and operation of a ground-mounted solar farm and energy storage system. The solar farm will broadly comprise a series of linear rows (also known as arrays) of photovoltaic (PV) solar modules, together with inverter platforms; control room; DNO station; storage containers; battery storage; security fencing & CCTV; temporary construction compound; and enhanced landscaping & ecological management.
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22/02783/DET13 Granted
Land Parcel At 525627 145487 Reigate Road Sidlow Surrey
Submission of Waste Management Plan details pursuant to condition 13 of permission 22/02783/F. The proposed development comprises the installation and operation of a ground-mounted solar farm and energy storage system. The solar farm will broadly comprise a series of linear rows (also known as arrays) of photovoltaic (PV) solar modules, together with inverter platforms; control room; DNO station; storage containers; battery storage; security fencing & CCTV; temporary construction compound; and enhanced landscaping & ecological management.
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22/02783/DET06 Granted
Land Parcel At 525627 145487 Reigate Road Sidlow Surrey
Submission of Construction Transport Management Plan details pursuant to condition 6 of permission 22/02783/F. The proposed development comprises the installation and operation of a ground-mounted solar farm and energy storage system. The solar farm will broadly comprise a series of linear rows (also known as arrays) of photovoltaic (PV) solar modules, together with inverter platforms; control room; DNO station; storage containers; battery storage; security fencing & CCTV; temporary construction compound; and enhanced landscaping & ecological management.
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22/02783/DET05 Granted
Land Parcel At 525627 145487 Reigate Road Sidlow Surrey
Submission of Construction Management Statement details pursuant to condition 5 of permission 22/02783/F. The proposed development comprises the installation and operation of a ground-mounted solar farm and energy storage system. The solar farm will broadly comprise a series of linear rows (also known as arrays) of photovoltaic (PV) solar modules, together with inverter platforms; control room; DNO station; storage containers; battery storage; security fencing & CCTV; temporary construction compound; and enhanced landscaping & ecological management.
Documents
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256 documents on file for this application
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