Planning Permission
The site has full planning permission for the solar farm, based on Decerna’s layouts for the site.
Status: Full planning permission GRANTED
Authority: Aberdeenshire Council
Reference: APP/2024/1169
Approval Date: 19 November 2024
All pre-commencement conditions: DISCHARGED
Site Details
The development occupies two arable fields northeast of Strichen village at coordinates 57.59°N, 2.08°W. The site sits at 90-95m elevation on gently sloping land.
Total site area: 9 hectares
Solar PV area: 8.967 hectares
Access: Direct from B9093 (southern boundary)
Planning Considerations
No flood risk identified. No heritage constraints affect the site. No protected habitats present within the development area.
Native hedgerow screening forms part of the approved scheme. Biodiversity net gain measures are incorporated into the design.
Planning Documents
The full planning application and decision notice are available on Aberdeenshire Council’s planning portal using reference APP/2024/1169.