Land 190M Northwest Of 3 Leadhills Road Leadhills Road Elvanfoot Biggar Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Installation and operation of a battery energy storage system (BESS) with associated infrastructure. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision around 4 Oct 2026; it is now day 214. The consultation period closed on 15 Apr 2026.
Planning committee
Deferred by South Lanarkshire Planning Committee on 8 Sept 2026.
Deferred
- Officers advised approval because the facility would support renewable energy storage and raised no significant adverse issues.
- Twenty-four representations objected, citing project splitting, fire risks, peatland, environmental impacts and effects on nearby homes.
- The committee voted 10–12 to defer the application for further explanation and resident engagement.
Source: Plota analysis of South Lanarkshire's committee minutes of 8 Sept 2026.
Documents 72
Statements & assessments 9
Plans & drawings 20
Application forms 1
Consultation & comments 37
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Important details
- Council
- South Lanarkshire
- Application type
- Detailed planning application
- Postcode
- ML12 6TE
- Received
- 24 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 4 Mar 2026
- Ward
- 03 Clydesdale East
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 3 Jul 2026
- Decision level
- Planning committee
- Applicant
- Show
Decision outlook
Day 214, past the statutory target. 70% of utility and infrastructure works in South Lanarkshire are decided within thirteen weeks; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 1 Oct 2026.
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Public comments
96% object · above the UK average of 75%
4 neighbours consulted · Last counted 1 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- 100719234-001
- Neighbours
- 6 Mar 2026
- Consultation
- 6 Mar 2026
- Comments by
- 15 Apr 2026
- Site or press notice
- 1 Apr 2026
- Statutory expiry
- 3 Jul 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
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