APP/2025/0765 - Full Planning Permission for Installation of 49.9 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and Associated Infrastructure - Field on West Side of Boothby Road, Fraserburgh
September 15, 2026 Banff and Buchan Area Committee (Committee) Awaiting outcome View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Banff and Buchan Area Committee decided to refuse Full Planning Permission on 15 September 2026. The committee agreed to refuse the application for the reasons stated in the report. Members also noted that it had not been adequately demonstrated that the proposed scheme would be able to connect with the National Grid without further works outwith the current site boundary.
Full council record
Purpose
Major application
Decision
Committee agreed to refuse Full Planning Permission for the reasons stated in the report. Members also noted that it had not been adequately demonstrated that the proposed scheme would be able to connect with the National Grid without further works outwith the current site boundary.
Related Meeting
Banff and Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 15 September 2026 - 10.15 am on September 15, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | For Determination |
| Decision date | 15 Sep 2026 |