Argyll and Bute Council • 26/00347/PP
Application to extend time limit on battery energy storage facility near Sandbank
Land West Of Ardnadam Electricity Sub Station Sandbank Argyll And Bute
Time extension sought for large battery storage facility near a primary school
- Status
- pending
- Type
- other
- Received
- 2026-02-24
- Consultation ends
- 2026-03-26
ImpactAutomated estimate
Summary
This is an application to extend the time allowed to build a battery energy storage facility that was already given permission in 2022. The original permission allowed up to 50MW of battery storage equipment, including battery units, transformers, a substation, welfare cabin, fencing, lighting and a new access track. The applicant is asking for three more years to start the work. The proposed site is on land to the west of an electricity substation at Sandbank. A primary school is about a 5-10 minute walk away. A river runs a few minutes' walk from the site. Two properties have a direct line of sight to the site, with several others shielded by nearby buildings. This application does not propose any new work beyond what was already agreed. The council is being asked to decide whether the extra time should be granted so the original scheme can go ahead.
What you can do
You can comment on this application using the reference number 26/00347/PP on the Argyll and Bute Council planning portal. The council can consider issues such as the impact on the local area, traffic, and the environment. They cannot reopen the original decision — only whether the time extension should be granted.