Decision Maker: Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee

Outcome: Approve

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 3, 2024

Purpose: The Head of Planning and Economy has the power under Section F.4.6 of Part 2B List of Officer Powers in the Scheme of Governance to respond to consultations on applications from the Scottish Government. He has decided not to exercise the delegated power in this particular case due to the scale and nature of the proposed development.

Content: Committee supported Aberdeenshire Councils consultation response to object for the reasons outlined in the report and provided the following comments to ISC for consideration:   ·       Historical impacts cannot be mitigated against. ·       Noise impacts of the turbines on residents and impacts of the blasting during implementation phase. ·       Biodiversity impacts thoroughly investigated.