Decision Maker: Banff and Buchan Area Committee

Outcome: Refuse

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 30, 2025

Purpose: The application is for major development.

Content: Committee refused to grant Full Planning Permission on the grounds that:   1.    The proposal is contrary to National Planning Framework policy 11 (Energy) and to Aberdeenshire Local Development Plan policies P1 (Layout, Siting and Design) and E2 (Landscape) in that;       i.        Project design and mitigation has not been satisfactory;     ii.        Layout, siting and design do not demonstrate the six qualities of successful places. The proposed location is on a prominent site and will therefore have an impact on amenity and landscape;    iii.        The proposal is not consistent with the six qualities of successful places which include supporting attention to detail of local architecture styles and natural landscapes to be interpreted as the development of battery containers are alien to the setting; and    iv.        The material consideration of the deliverability of the project due to the lack of connection to the grid.