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Formation of two monitoring boreholes (approximately 500m and 1000m deep), installation of monitoring equipment cabinets at ground level and formation of footpaths as part of Aberdeen Geothermal Feasibility Pilot

Ground To The West Of Science Teaching Hub University Of Aberdeen Bedford Road Aberdeen AB24 3LG

ApprovedReference: 251344/DPPAberdeen City

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Application location

Ground To The West Of Science Teaching Hub University Of Aberdeen Bedford Road Aberdeen AB24 3LG

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Application summary

Status
Approved
Application type
Detailed Planning Permission
Received
Not published
Validated
12 Dec 2025
Determination deadline
11 Feb 2026
Local authority
Aberdeen City

Application overview

Formation of two monitoring boreholes (approximately 500m and 1000m deep), installation of monitoring equipment cabinets at ground level and formation of footpaths as part of Aberdeen Geothermal Feasibility Pilot

Proposal details

Reference
251344/DPP
Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen

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Documents 22 of 22

DocumentPublishedAction
Letter to applicant (conditions)Correspondence (Conditions/NMV) · PDF27 Jul 2026View
ACC - Environmental HealthConsultee Comment23 Jul 2026View
Construction, Drainage + Pollution Prevention PlanSupporting Statement (Approved - Condition) · PDF15 Jul 2026View
Noise Vibration Monitoring PlanSupporting Statement (Approved - Condition) · PDF15 Jul 2026View
Detailed Planning Permission APPROVEDecision Notice · PDF24 Jun 2026View
Report of HandlingReport of Handling · PDF24 Jun 2026View
ACC - Environmental HealthConsultee Comment · PDF8 May 2026View
Noise Impact AssessmentSupporting Statement · PDF24 Mar 2026View
Drainage StatementSupporting Statement · PDF29 Jan 2026View
ACC - Environmental HealthConsultee Comment20 Jan 2026View
Archaeology ServiceConsultee Comment · PDF17 Dec 2025View
ACC - Roads Development Management TeamConsultee Comment · PDF16 Dec 2025View
North Elevation (Phase 1 Construction)Drawing (Approved) · PDF15 Dec 2025View
East Elevation (Phase 1 Construction)Drawing (Approved) · PDF15 Dec 2025View
Site Sections (Phase 1 Construction)Drawing (Approved) · PDF15 Dec 2025View
Site Context PlanDrawing (Approved) · PDF8 Dec 2025View
Site Layout Plan (Phase 2 Operation)Drawing (Approved) · PDF8 Dec 2025View
Site Sections (Phase 2 Operation)Drawing (Approved) · PDF8 Dec 2025View
Location PlanDrawing (Approved) · PDF8 Dec 2025View
Application PDFApplication Form · PDF8 Dec 2025View
Site Layout Plan (Phase 1 Construction)Drawing (Approved) · PDF8 Dec 2025View
Geothermal Planning Support DocumentSupporting Statement · PDF8 Dec 2025View

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