APP/2024/1812 - Planning Permission in Principle for Onshore Transmission Infrastructure for Caledonia Offshore Wind Farm including Formation of Onshore Landfall Point, Laying of Underground Cables, Erection of 2 Co-Located Substations, and Associate
April 15, 2025 Banff and Buchan Area Committee (Committee) Unknown View on council websiteFull council record
Purpose
This application is for national development
which will be determined by Infrastructure Services Committee
following consultation with the relevant Area Committee.
Content
The Committee agreed:
1.
the recommendations as per the report; and
2.
to provide the following comments to the Infrastructure Services
Committee:
a)
Committee would like to ensure the Traffic Management Plan is
robust to address local concerns incorporating if possible a rapid dispute resolution process to ease
local concerns;
b)
Committee noted the applicant’s commitment to ongoing
discussions with local community groups;
c)
Committee noted the applicant’s willingness to work with the
Area Team to engage with Community Groups and schools;
d)
Committee welcomed the applicant’s comments that some
landscaping would take place during the construction phase;
e)
Committee seeks assurance that there is as little disruption as
possible for communities and that the applicant works with
land owners and those affected by the
works to ensure they do their best to mitigate impact during
construction.
Related Meeting
Banff and Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 15th April, 2025 9.30 am on April 15, 2025
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Approve |
| Decision date | 15 Apr 2025 |