Site 5 = Fairfield 49.9MW
(Planning application refused)

Fifth site (Fairfield) Owner = LOCOGEN (Green Switch Capital)

Planning Application submitted 15th July 2025 = APP/2025/1015

Expiry Date for Comment was Thursday 14th August 2025 - 52 objections were received.

Aberdeenshire Council decision to REFUSE this application was published on 25th February 2026 - developer is expected to appeal the decision

Time line for construction = to start 2029, to go online 2030

Power Output = 49.9MW, Capacity = 100MWh release over 2 hour period

Aberdeenshire Planning Enquiry Number - ENQ/2024/1599

Aberdeenshire Planning Application Number - APP/2025/1015

This site is very close to Meikle Wartle SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest)

There are major concerns about the effect of airborne contaminants from a fire on this area.