Freedom of Information Request - Wartle Moss SSSI
Date: 20 March 2025
Our ref: SIR179283/A5045332
Information Request – Wartle Moss SSSI
Your Request
I am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposals from Green Switch Capital to construct a 49.9MW battery storage facility in close proximity to the Wartle Moss SSSI. I believe it is important to consider the potential impact this development may have on the protection and maintenance of this sensitive site. For your reference, I have included a link to the company’s
information website below:
Home | Green Switch Capital
I am reaching out to request a copy of the recent cases pertaining to the Wartle Moss. Access to this information would be invaluable in helping me understand the current developments and context in the area. Thank you for your assistance.
Case ALC178763
Case CEA161897
Case CEA161617
Case CDM160070
Our Response
Following a search of the information we hold our response is attached separately.
We have redacted personal data from the documents because releasing personal data into the public domain in response to an access to information request would breach the Data Protection Act 2018. We are therefore withholding the information under 11(2) (Personal Data) of the EIRs.
To note, Aberdeenshire Council will only consult us on planning applications which meet our service level statement and checklist of how and when to consult NatureScot. See the Our planning role and consulting us page on our website for more detail.
We have also produced comprehensive standing advice and guidance documents for local authorities to help them minimise impacts, also available from our website: Planning and development: standing advice and guidance documents.
How We Handled Your Request
We believe you have asked for environmental information as defined in the Environmental Information (Scotland Regulations 2004 (‘the EIRs’), so we are dealing with your request under those regulations. To be able to use the EIRs, we must apply an exemption under section 39(2) of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (‘FOISA’). The Scottish Information Commissioner’s guidance recommends that public authorities apply this exemption to environmental information and handle request under the EIRs.
If you would like to find out more about the access to information legislation, there is a guidance booklet available on the Scottish Information Commissioner’s website.
Review and Appeal
I hope this information meets your requirements, but if you are dissatisfied with how we have responded to your information request, please write to us within 40 working days explaining your concerns. You can contact us at Battleby, Redgorton, Perth, PH1 3EW or email us at [email protected]. We will carry out a review of our response and contact you with our findings within 20 working days.
If you are not satisfied following this, you can make an appeal to the Scottish Information Commissioner within 6 months. The Scottish Information Commissioner can be contacted at:
Scottish Information Commissioner
Kinburn Castle
Doubledykes Road
St Andrews
Fife
KY16 9DS
Telephone: 01334 464610
Yours sincerely
FOI Officer,
NatureScot
Document downloads
Due to accessibility issues the attached information, referenced above, is available on request by contacting the FOI team at [email protected]. Please reference the case number (starting with SIR).
