42MW battery storage system at Land At Mid Ridd Glentaggart

“Description of Proposed Development 3.1 The application seeks detailed planning permission for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) with a capacity of 42MW. The main elements of the proposed development comprise the following:-”

“24 no. Battery Storage and Invertor Containers measuring 12m by 2.4m with a height of 3m • transformer measuring 2.8m by 3.2m with a height of 2.5m • Customer Control Room and Switch Room measuring 12.2m by 2.6m with a height of 3.6m • Distribution Network Operator (DNO) Control Room measuring 7.2m by 5.9m with a height of 3.6mm • 3.1m high security fence • Firewater Reserve Tank with a diameter of 9m and height of 3m • Security Cameras and Lighting • Landscaping…”

“Site Description 2.1 The application site extends to some 3.4ha in area and comprises an area of rough agricultural grazing land, with the area surrounding the site also comprising rough grazing land.”

“The site takes access off the existing access track which serves the Mid Rigg wind farm, which in turn takes access directly off the B7078.”

“Assessment and Discussion 10.1 Introduction Under the terms of this application, full planning permission is sought for the development and operation of a battery energy storage system (BESS), with a capacity of 42MW on that land which comprises the application site. The key determining issues in the consideration of the application are its compliance with national policy, local development plan policy and its impact on the character and amenity of the surrounding area.”

“Conclusion In conclusion, it is considered that the proposed development complies with the relevant policies of both National Planning Framework 4 and the adopted South Lanarkshire Local Development Plan 2. It is recommended that planning permission be granted, subject to the conditions set out below and the conclusion of a legal agreement.”

“Consultations 6.1 Roads Development Management Team – No objection to the proposed development subject to conditions relating to the submission of a Construction Phase Traffic Management Plan, an Abnormal Load Route Assessment, a Bridge Assessment, and the conclusion of a section 96 agreement to cover unreasonable damage to the public road and bridges. Response: Noted.”

“Environmental Services – No objection to the proposed development subject to conditions relating to noise levels. Response: Noted. These matters could be addressed through conditions and on the decision notice if the application were to be approved.”

“Representations 7.1 Following the advertisement of the application in the local press no representations have been submitted in respect of the proposed development.”

“There followed a discussion on the application during which an officer responded to a member’s question on an aspect of the report.”

“The Committee decided: that planning application P/25/0685 by Brockwell Energy Limited for the construction of a battery energy storage system with capacity of 42MW and associated supporting infrastructure at land at Mid Rig, Glentaggart be granted subject to the conditions specified in the Executive Director’s report.”