Battery energy storage system at Land 295M South Of Mill House Stainland, Thurso

“PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT 1.1 This application has been submitted under Section 42 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 (as amended). It seeks to amend the wording of Condition 14 attached to planning permission 22/02054/FUL, as well as to approve subsequent changes to the siting, design and ancillary infrastructure.”

“The previously approved development comprised up to 50 battery storage containers (with integrated air conditioning units and external inverters) arranged in paired units with shared transformers, a Distribution Network Operator (DNO) control building, site office and storage containers, security and acoustic fencing, CCTV infrastructure, areas of hardstanding, parking provision, a new access onto the A9(T), surface water drainage, and associated landscaping.”

“Supporting Information: • Supporting Statement • Biodiversity Net Gain Report • Supporting Letter • Noise Impact Assessment • Landscape Management Plan • Acoustic Fencing Details • Visualisations (Viewpoints 1–7) • Viewpoint 5 Comparative Wireline • Cumulative Assessment Plan • Drainage Report • Ecological Assessment • Pre Application Consultation Report 1.10 Variations: Multiple variations to submitted drawings occurred during the assessment of this application in line…”

“The surrounding pattern of development is characterised by dispersed housing and agricultural businesses, with the nearest properties being Upper Geiselittle (250m), Bainstown House (315m), Mill House Stainland (470m), and Four Winds (700m). Of relevance to this proposal lies the Thurso South substation, approximately 1km to the southwest.”

“Transport Planning: No objection. Advised that whilst the revisions include changes to the layout and overall scale of the development, these generally reflect a reduction in the extent of development, including a lower number of units and a reduced footprint.”

“Following revisions, advised the latest surface water drainage design is more comprehensive than the info received for the previous application 22/02054/FUL. As such, the Flood Team remain content with the proposals and request a condition on the final drainage design. Ecology: No objection informally responded stating that the Ecology Service are content with the proposals. Requested conditions regarding Habitat Management and GIS Data.”

“25/03236/S42) (PLN/038/26) Location: Land 295M South of Mill House, Stainland, Thurso (Ward 03). Nature of Development: Application for S42 to amend the wording of condition 14 of planning consent 22/02054/FUL and subsequent changes to siting, design and ancillary infrastructure. . Recommendation: GRANT”

“The Committee AGREED to GRANT planning permission subject to the conditions detailed in the report.”