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Buchan Area Committee - Tuesday, 18th March, 2025 10.00 am
March 18, 2025 Buchan Area Committee View on council website Watch video of meeting Watch video of meeting Watch video of meetingSummary
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Business Services' Directorate Annual Procurement Plan 2025/26 - Buchan Area - Procurement Approval
For DeterminationBuchan Area Committee decided to approve the Business Services' Directorate Annual Procurement Plan 2025/26 for Buchan Area on 18 March 2025.
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Speed Limit Orders for Implementing the National 20mph Strategy - Buchan
For DeterminationThe Buchan Area Committee decided to approve the commencement of statutory procedures for making speed limit orders on 18 March 2025. This includes approving the commencement of procedures for revoking existing speed limit orders and making new speed limit orders, with the caveat that the making of new orders is subject to no valid objections being received or any received being resolved. The committee agreed to commence a four-week statutory consultation followed by a 21-day public consultation.
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Proposed Aberdeenshire Local Development Plan Scheme 2025-2026
For DeterminationThe Buchan Area Committee decided to note the proposed Aberdeenshire Local Development Plan Scheme 2025-2026 on 18 March 2025. The committee was recommended to consider and provide comments to the Infrastructure and Environment Service on the report. The scheme sets out the timetable and participation statement for the Local Development Plan, which is anticipated to be adopted in 2029.
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APP/2024/1770 - North East of Smiddyhill, Strichen, Fraserburgh
For DeterminationThe Buchan Area Committee decided to approve the installation of a 49.9MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), substation, and associated works at North East of Smiddyhill, Strichen, Fraserburgh on 18 March 2025. The decision included conditions for a temporary 40-year permission with site restoration, a financial guarantee for restoration, and specific requirements for visibility splays and road upgrades.
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Environment and Infrastructure Services 2025/2026 Procurement Plan
For DeterminationBuchan Area Committee decided to note the Environment and Infrastructure Services 2025/2026 Procurement Plan on 18/03/2025.
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Development Site at Northwoods, Mintlaw
For DeterminationBuchan Area Committee decided to reverse a previous decision to purchase land at Northwoods, Mintlaw on 18/03/2025.
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The Buchan Area Committee of Aberdeenshire Council decided to refuse an application for ACT2 funding on 25 February 2025. The committee also agreed to request officers review the fund to seek more financial information or consent to access financial data for future applications. Additionally, they resolved that more detail on alternative funds should be provided with online applications.
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