UK planning inspector rejects Clearstone's 150 MW battery storage appeal

A British planning inspector dismissed an appeal for a 150 MW battery energy storage system in Axminster, citing concerns about explosion mitigation and potential groundwater contamination despite the developer's compliance with fire-safety

First covered Aug 19, 2026 · 10:00 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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38d PV Magazine Blocked BESS in Britain: Clearstone’s appeal fails for 150 MW site at Axminster — Clearstone Energy’s proposed 150 MW Axminster Energy Hub BESS appeal was dismissed by planning inspector Helen Heward on August 13, 2026, despite the…

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acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk Reference: APP/U1105/W/25/3369854

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Appeared in: 2026-08-20 (#3)

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