Planning inspector uses new grey belt rules to overturn refusal of battery storage scheme

By Tom Lowe2025-02-19T13:17:00

Faciltiy was rejected by Trafford council last year due to fears over its impact on surrounding countryside

A council’s rejection of a battery storage scheme near Manchester has been overturned by the planning inspectorate using the government’s new grey belt rules.

The 35mw facility in Carrington was rejected by Trafford council last August because it was deemed to be damaging to the visual appearance and character of the surrounding countryside.

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