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A battery energy storage plant is to be built on green belt land close to a country park. A meeting of Bury ’s planning committee voted to approve the plans from Taiyo Power & Storage Ltd to operate an 11 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) facility at a rural area near Outwood Country Park, Radcliffe .

The decision was passed by the narrowest of margins with the committee of voting five for and five against. Chair of planning Coun Gavin McGill used his casting vote in favour of the plans, meaning the application, which will see the plant operate for up to 40 years, is now approved.

The council received 13 objections and two letters of support for the plans. Councillors heard representations from those opposing the proposals.

Holly Noble. chair of Friends of Outwo

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