Councillor Richard Menard

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

Public Sector Equality Duty

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

Note

Education Scotland Inspection Report - King Edward Primary School

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

...to note the Education Scotland Inspection Report for King Edward Primary School and congratulate the Head Teacher and staff on the excellent report, providing comments to the Education and Children's Service.

Note

Sederunt and Declaration of Members' Interests

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

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