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near Wakefield (adjacent to Wakefield B substation), West Yorkshire, England, UK·In developmentBattery Storage

Wakefield B BESS

  • StageConsented on appeal 2 July 2026 (APP/X4725/W/25/3368025); pre-construction
  • Next milestoneDischarge of conditions and start of construction (permission requires start within three years)
  • Last checked1 November 2026
Source: Planning Inspectorate, Appeal decision, land south of Wakefield B Substation →

What has changed on this project, and when

  • Next milestone: Discharge of conditions and start of construction (permission requires start within three years)2 November 2026 · previously: Planning determination
  • Stage: Consented on appeal 2 July 2026 (APP/X4725/W/25/3368025); pre-construction2 November 2026 · previously: Consented on appeal, Wakefield Council refusal of the 99.9MW Heath scheme overturned by the Planning Inspectorate on 2 July 2026; pre-construction

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