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Glasgow Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
MSP hits out at plans for new solar wind farm in Eaglesham
An application for the project at Bonnyton Golf Club has been lodged with East Renfrewshire Council. Contractors Advance Grid Solutions has proposed the installation of 41,000 Solar Photovoltaics, aiming for an anticipated export capacity of up to 28 megawatts (MW). Jackson Carlaw, MSP for Eastwood, has voiced strong opposition to the planned development, arguing that it would significantly erode greenbelt land in Eaglesham. The bid follows East Renfrewshire Council's decision in April to grant planning permission for a 40MW battery energy storage facility located just over two miles from the golf club on the east side of Glasgow Road. Carlaw said: 'There is a serious risk that large swathes of greenbelt land in Eaglesham could now be lost to development. 'The solar farm proposal suggests that the unacceptable decision of Labour and Independent councillors to grant planning permission for the battery plant may lead to a stream of applications for energy infrastructure projects on our local greenfield sites. 'There is no evidence in the planning support statement that the applicant has fulfilled a key requirement of Scotland's National Planning Framework 4 to identify and explore if the development can be on land that is not part of the greenbelt.' Carlaw said that while planning powers are devolved to Scotland, the position of the previous UK Conservative Government was that brownfield areas should be prioritised for solar development. He added: 'It is vital that the case continues to be made for protecting Eaglesham's green belt and I urge local residents to object to the solar farm planning application.' A statement accompanying the planning application for the solar wind farm states: 'The 28 MW array will supply ~29 GWh/yr of zero-carbon electricity, advancing national and Local Development Plan 2 goals. 'LVIA (Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment) confirms no significant landscape or visual effects from the well-screened site; LEMP (Landscape and Ecological Management Plan) secures native planting and a measurable biodiversity net-gain with no impact on designated habitats. 'Cultural-heritage, glint-and-glare and aviation assessments record no significant residual effects.' An East Renfrewshire Council spokesperson said: 'The application will be considered in due course.' Advance Grid Solutions has been approached for comment. Comments supporting or objecting to the proposal can be made by typing in the reference number – 2025/0405/TP – on the planning applications search page of East Renfrewshire Council's website.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ewan McGregor's bid to fix roof on £2 million Scottish mansion refused
Ewan McGregor's bid to fix the roof on his £2 million Scottish mansion has been refused by the council. The Hollywood actor, 54, applied to replace the roof of his retreat in Scotland, after architects said it was 'beyond repair'. In the application submitted to Perth and Kinross Council, the Trainspotting star's representatives asked to replace the lead roof with a single-ply membrane Sarnafil one. Architects said this was because 'patch repairs are no longer viable' on the current material and the valuable lead was at risk of theft. 'The existing lead roof is beyond repair, suffering from fatigue cracking, splits, and failed flashings,' the application submitted by David Bell Architects reads. 'Patch repairs are no longer viable and have led to water ingress, threatening the historic fabric below. 'Lead theft may also be a recurring issue, particularly on remote or vulnerable buildings such as this, making replacement with like-for-like materials unsustainable from a security perspective.' But the council has denied the application, saying it would not 'preserve the fine detail character and special architectural interest' of the building. The judgement read: 'Approval would be contrary to the Perth and Kinross Local Development Plan 2 Policy 27A, which favours retention and sympathetic restoration, as the proposed replacement roof structure, single ply membrane and PVC battens, and lantern rooflight features would adversely affect the listed building's character and special architectural interest, by virtue of reprofiling the roof, the use of non-traditional methods and materials.' Mr McGregor bought the grade C-listed building near where he was born in 2023, according to reports. The ten-bedroom villa was built in 1789 with 15,000 square foot of living space over three floors, according to the estate agent that sold it. It also features a billiard room and a wine cellar amid its 18 acres of land and gardens. Mr McGregor had previously been granted permission to build a replacement garage and a new master bedroom and bathroom. He had also been given the green light to repair 'yellowing' and 'water damage' to the home. He opened up about his move back to Scotland in an interview last year with Architectural Digest. He said: 'I definitely started to feel this pull home. I never saw it coming, it's weird. 'I think whoever made the world started with Scotland and got it right.' The Star Wars actor is currently on the London stage for the first time in 17 years, starring in My Master Builder.
