Penketh Parish Council has submitted a formal objection to the proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) development on land located to the south west of Station Road, Penketh, in response to an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) screening request submitted to Warrington Borough Council.
The objection reflects concerns raised by residents about the potential environmental and safety implications of the proposal, particularly due to its proximity to residential areas. The Council’s submission outlines these concerns and urges the principal authority to take full account of community feedback.
This matter was discussed in detail at the Parish Electors’ Meeting held on Monday 19th May 2025, which was attended by over 60 members of the public. The Council is grateful for the high level of turnout and the constructive way in which concerns were raised and shared.
While Penketh Parish Council does not have the authority to approve or refuse planning applications, it is a statutory consultee and is committed to ensuring that the views of residents are clearly represented throughout the planning process.
The Council will continue to monitor the proposal closely and provide updates as further information becomes available. A copy of the formal objection letter will be available shortly on the planning portal here, (2025/00549/SCR) and the draft minutes of the meeting are available on our website.
Residents are encouraged to continue submitting their individual comments directly to Warrington Borough Council via the Planning Portal.
