Live Planning Applications
Stay updated on Planning projects affecting the Ardross area.

A number of renewable energy planning applications are currently in progress within and around our area.
Together with Kiltearn Community Council, we’ve created a map to show the bigger picture—the cumulative impact of these projects. The information is drawn directly from the Highland Council planning portal and the Energy Consents Unit, which reviews applications for proposals over 50MW.
Click on “Open Large View” below to explore the maps and photomontages. You’ll be able to see perspectives from 18 different viewpoints across Ardross, Kiltearn, Alness, and the Black Isle.
Some proposals—Ceislein, Novar 1 Repowering, and Creachan—have recently been amended. As soon as the official updates appear on the ECU and Highland Council portals, we’ll update our maps to reflect those changes.
We’d love for you to take a look, explore the viewpoints, and share your thoughts. Your perspective is an important part of how our community responds to these developments.
All photomontages have been prepared in line with NatureScot guidelines.
Live Planning Applications for Renewables
For a full list of Renewables see attached spreadsheet
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Cumulative Impact on Ardross & Kiltearn Community Council Areas
A number of renewable energy planning applications are currently in… read more
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Cromarty Hydrogen plant (In Planning)
28th November 2025 – Ardross Community Update Erection of a… read more
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Braeantra Strathrusdale, Communication tower, turbine & solar array (Withdrawn)
Erection of 25m lattice tower, 3no. shared antenna, 2no. wind… read more
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Meall An Tuirc Communication tower, turbine & solar array (Permitted)
Erection of 25m lattice tower, 9m wind turbine, installation of… read more
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Averon Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) (Scoping Decision Issued)
Averon Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) – Erection and Operation… read more
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Novar 1 Windfarm Repowering (Scoping Decision Issued)
Novar Wind Farm repowering – Decommissioning of the existing 34… read more
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Glasa Windfarm & BESS (Scoping Decision Issued)
Windfarm and BESS <200MW Capacity. 27 turbines Max Turbine Height… read more
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Fyrish Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) (In Planning – ECU Consideration)
Construction and operation of a Battery Energy Storage System along… read more
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Ceislein Windfarm & BESS Plant (In Planning)
22 March 2026 – Community update Ceislein Wind Farm –… read more

