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Public Consultation · Now Open

Proposed Battery Energy Storage Facility on land south of Armytage Road, Brighouse, HD6 1PT.

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Consultation Opens

01 Aug 2026

Consultation closes

30 Sept 2026

Planning Authority

Calderdale Council

submission

Autumn 2026 (Anticipated)

Latest update - Consultation now open

We are inviting the local community and neighbouring businesses to review the emerging proposals for Brighouse Power and share their views. The questionnaire takes around five minutes to complete - responses must be submitted by 30 September 2026 (TBC).

Trina Solar ISBU (Brighouse Power) is preparing a planning application for a proposed Battery Energy Storage System on land to the south of Armytage Road, Brighouse. This consultation gives local residents, neighbouring businesses and other stakeholders the opportunity to learn about the proposals and submit feedback before the application is finalised.

About the Project

What is Brighouse Power?

Brighouse Power is a proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The batteries would charge when electricity demand is lower, or when surplus electricity is available, and release it back to the network when demand is higher - helping balance supply and demand and enabling more renewable electricity to be used.

The facility would not generate electricity itself. It would store electricity already available on the network and release it when required.

Key elements of the proposal

✓ 18 battery storage units and associated transformers/inverters

✓ Internal access road, parking and turning areas

✓ Perimeter security fencing, controlled gates and CCTV

✓ Acoustic fencing and raised equipment platforms

✓ Surface-water drainage, landscaping and biodiversity enhancement

40MW

/ 80MWh capacity

18 Battery units

40 yrs

Operational life

14 mo

Construction (from 2028)

Site Location

Land south of Armytage Road

The proposed site sits close to the existing Brighouse electricity substation, to which the development is intended to connect and provide grid-balancing services.

Site Selection

Why has this location been selected?

The site has been identified because of its proximity to the existing electricity network and Brighouse substation, reducing the length of underground cabling required and limiting unnecessary construction disturbance.

The site selection and design process has also considered:

✓ Access to the electricity network

✓ Relationship with nearby residential and commercial properties

✓ Construction access, flood risk and drainage

✓ Landscape, visual effects, ecology and biodiversity

✓ Noise, historic environment and land quality

✓ Mineral safeguarding, fire and operational safety

The Need for Battery Storage

Why battery storage is needed

Electricity must be generated and consumed in balance. Battery Energy Storage Systems respond rapidly to changes in electricity supply and demand, storing power when available and releasing it when the network needs support.

Grid stability

Helps maintain a stable, reliable electricity network.

Renewables integration

Supports greater use of wind and solar generation.

Less curtailment

Reduces the need to curtail renewable electricity.

Peak demand support

Provides electricity during periods of peak demand.

Lower carbon

Supports transition to a lower-carbon energy system.

Network resilience

Rapid response to sudden shifts in supply and demand.

how it works

How battery energy storage works

Electricity
imported

Batteries charge during periods of lower demand or surplus supply.

Electricity
stored

Energy is held in the battery units until required by the network.

Electricity
exported

Stored electricity is released during periods of higher demand.

Continuously
monitored

A Battery Management System tracks temperature, voltage and charge.

The Emerging Design

Design development

The design has been informed by environmental and technical studies and will continue to be refined before submission. The final planning submission will include detailed plans showing:

✓ Battery unit and equipment locations

✓ Internal access road and platform heights

✓ Fencing, gates, acoustic mitigation, CCTV & lighting

✓ Drainage, planting and ecological enhancement areas

Plans and visualisations shown during consultation are indicative and may be refined before submission.

Environmental & Technical Assessments

Assessments informing the design

A range of surveys and assessments are being undertaken to inform the design and will accompany the planning application. Expand each topic for details.

Flood Risk & Drainage

Equipment is proposed on raised platforms to remain protected during flood events. A Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy will cover existing flood conditions, platform levels, surface-water runoff, drainage infrastructure, safe access and measures to avoid increasing flood risk elsewhere.

Noise

A detailed Noise Impact Assessment is being prepared. An acoustic fence is proposed to minimise disturbance, informing equipment selection, positioning, fence location/height and operational controls.

Landscape & Visual Impact

Assesses how the development may be seen from surrounding roads and properties. Mitigation includes equipment positioning, fencing finishes, retained vegetation, new planting and sensitive lighting.

Ecology & Biodiversity

Ecology & Biodiversity Surveys identify existing habitats and protected species. Measures may include native planting, habitat enhancement, sensitive lighting near wildlife corridors and long-term habitat management.

Lighting

No continuous high-intensity lighting is proposed. Operational lighting is for safety, security and maintenance, designed to limit glare and light spill. A Lighting Assessment will accompany the application.

Construction & Traffic

A Transport Assessment covers construction access, vehicle numbers, delivery routes, turning/waiting arrangements and working hours. A Construction Traffic Management Plan will manage deliveries and movements.

Safety

Safety is fundamental to the design

The project incorporates several layers of protection, including continuous equipment monitoring, Battery Management Systems, fire detection and suppression, controlled site access and emergency response procedures.

Fire detection & suppression

Battery units include automatic fire detection and suppression systems.

Continuous monitoring

Remote monitoring with automatic fault detection and isolation.

Emergency response

An Emergency Response Plan prepared before the facility is operational, with fire service engagement.

Environmental Benefits

Supporting a lower-carbon network

✓ Helps integrate more renewable electricity

✓ Stores surplus electricity for later use

✓ Reduces renewable-energy curtailment

✓ Responds rapidly to changes in supply/demand

✓ Improves grid stability and resilience

✓ Supports electrification of transport and heating

✓ Supports electrification of transport and heating

✓ No combustion emissions during normal operation

Local Economic Benefits

Are you a local supplier?

The project represents investment in new electricity infrastructure in Brighouse. Subject to planning permission and procurement requirements, opportunities may exist across civils, electrical contracting, landscaping, security, ecology, plant hire and more.

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Project Timeline

Where we are in the process

STAGE

Indicative Timing

Environmental & technical surveys

Ongoing

Design development

Ongoing

Public consultation

1 Aug - 30 Sep 2026

Review of consultation feedback

TBC

Planning application submission

Autumn 2026

Planning determination

TBC

Detailed design & procurement

Subject to planning permission

Construction

Subject to planning permission

Commencement of operation

Subject to planning permission & programme

FAQS

Frequently asked questions

What is a Battery Energy Storage System?

A system that stores electricity and releases it later when required, helping balance generation and demand and providing rapid network support.

Does the facility generate electricity?

No. It imports, stores and exports electricity already available through the network.

Will the development be visible?

Some elements may be visible from surrounding locations. Landscaping, planting and suitable materials will be used to reduce visual effects where appropriate.

Will the facility be noisy?

Some equipment can generate operational sound. A Noise Impact Assessment is being prepared and an acoustic fence is proposed.

Are battery storage facilities safe?

Modern systems include multiple monitoring, detection, isolation and suppression systems, designed to applicable UK requirements and fire-safety guidance.

Will there be additional traffic?

A temporary increase during construction, managed through a Construction Traffic Management Plan. Operational traffic is limited to occasional maintenance visits.

How can I comment?

Complete the online questionnaire, email the project team, or submit a written response using the contact details below.

Full FAQ list (17 questions) supplied - remaining questions to be added in the same accordion format.

Have Your Say

We'd like to hear your views

The questionnaire asks about your overall view of the proposal, the issues that matter most to you, topics you’d like more information on, potential local benefits, and any changes you’d like the project team to consider.

Consultation deadline: 30 September 2026 (TBC)

Quick preview - Question 1

Overall, what is your view of the proposed facility?

Main reason for your answer (optional)

Full 6-question form (see Appendix 1) to be built as a multi-step Elementor Form / embedded survey tool.

Consultation Documents

Downloads

Consultation Leaflet

Site Location Plan

Indicative Site Layout

Landscape Proposals

FAQs

Questionnaire

Privacy Notice

All Documents (.zip)

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