Informing Local Action
Providing information for the community to oppose proposed BESS sites in Rothienorman.
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This website has been created to educate and inform the local community on objecting to proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) sites. Our primary focus is on empowering community members to voice their concerns and stand against BESS developments. Together, we emphasize the collective power of local residents working in unity to protect their environment and rights.
Key dates and next steps
Site 6 = Blackford Energy Park BESS 500MW site
Send initial email objections directly to info@blackfordenergypark.com before 10th April 2025
Pre application submitted to Energy Consents Unit - awaiting this to complete before main application is submitted
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Site 5 = Fairfield (Colpy Road)
Pre-planning in progress​
Waiting for planning application to Aberdeenshire council before objections can be made.
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Site 4 = Eastford 66MW
Pre application completed
Waiting for main application on Energy Consents Unit
Map of Current and Proposed BESS Sites
Map of overall site showing the 6 BESS proposals:
Aberdeenshire Council have created a map to supposedly get all energy developments in planning up on their website. You can tick all relevant boxes and get a result. If you focus in on the Blackford site you will be disappointed to see that it only shows 3 of the current 6 BESS sites proposed. If the council can't even include everything, how anyone can ensure that the decisions being made give the correct end picture and our beautiful countryside isn't turned into an industrial mess. We need to ensure that everyone is aware of all of the BESS proposals.
