Councillor Doreen Mair

Proposed Sale of Factory Premises at West Shore Industrial Estate Fraserburgh

From: Banff and Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 30th September, 2025 9.30 am - September 30, 2025

The Committee is asked to provide comment for Business Services Committee on the recommendation to sell premises at West Shore Industrial Estates Fraserburgh to the current tenant. The property is held by Property and Facilities Management and is an asset capable of contributing to economic development and producing income. In terms of section 5.3.7 (i) of the existing Surplus Property Policy there is a general presumption against the sale of income producing assets, unless officers are of the view that it is in the best interests of the Council to dispose of the property. Therefore, the matter is being referred initially to this Committee for consideration.

Agreed

APP/2024/1823 - Full Planning Permission for Relocation of 3 Existing and Installation of 3 additional Refrigeration Units and Removal of 1 Air Source Pump (Retrospective). Premier Whitehills, 8A Loch Street, Whitehills

From: Banff and Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 30th September, 2025 9.30 am - September 30, 2025

...to allow for a site visit, including the attendance of an Environmental Health Officer, to better understand the building and application context, and to clarify if a submitted Noise Impact Assessment report was complete.

Agreed

APP/2025/0871 - Full Planning Permission Major for Installation of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) with an Installed Capacity of 49.9MW, Landscaping and Associated Infrastructure. Land South of Whitestones, Birks Farm, Longmanhill, Banff

From: Banff and Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 30th September, 2025 9.30 am - September 30, 2025

...to grant Full Planning Permission for the installation of a 49.9MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) with landscaping and associated infrastructure at Land South of Whitestones, Birks Farm, Longmanhill, Banff, subject to conditions.

Refuse

Aberdeenshire HSCP Strategic Delivery Plan Performance Report and Draft Strategic Plan

From: Banff and Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 30th September, 2025 9.30 am - September 30, 2025

... to acknowledge the Aberdeenshire HSCP Strategic Delivery Plan Performance Report and Draft Strategic Plan, to agree to the recommendations as per the report, and to provide comments to the Integration Joint Board on the draft Strategic Plan for 2025-2035, focusing on working closely with those impacted by changes, considering community views in the Community Hospital review, addressing the impact of MIU closure, considering the strain on GP services, and prioritizing staff wellbeing and retention.

Note

Sederunt and Declaration of Members' Interests

From: Banff and Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 30th September, 2025 9.30 am - September 30, 2025

Note