Clearstone Energy reveals plans for energy plant in Bramford

Leading British renewable energy developer Clearstone Energy Ltd has revealed its plans for a 11.95 hectare battery energy storage system (BESS) compound in Bullen Lane, Bramford, near to the substation.

Documents lodged with Mid Suffolk District Council state the development would be built on arable land and be in place for 40 years if given the green light.

It would form part of a national drive to decarbonise the energy network by 2035.

The site is near to the substation in Bullen Lane (Image: Google Maps) "The proposed development, by importing, storing and exporting 400MW (800MWh) of energy, would make a significant contribution to meeting national and local policy targets aimed at decarbonising the energy network," a planning statement said.

"This is equivalent electricity to power 339,286 homes in Suffolk for two hours when fully charged.

"The proposed development represents a clear form of sustainable development, storing energy and helping reduce carbon emissions which are required to meet the legally binding Net Zero 2050 target and to decarbonise the electricity network by 2035."

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A consultation period held in the pre-application period found that 40% of people had a neutral opinion on the proposals, while 60% objected.

The planning statement adds that construction of the development would take between 12 and 15 months before it could be used. 

It is expected that there would be two HGV deliveries to the site per day. A workforce of around 20 people would be required to work at the site at any one time. 

At the end of the lifespan of the project, the site would be returned to agricultural use.

Access to the site would be created from Bullen Lane. 

The application is expected to be determined by February 2025.