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The proposed solar array is proposed within an agricultural field at Howden farm approximately 5km south from Haddington. The site is accessed via the b6355, utilizing the purpose-built junction for the Scott eggs hen sheds and turbine maintenance. Within the farm, existing informal field accesses will facilitate entry to the proposed solar array site. The development is surrounded by existing agricultural infrastructure including large hen sheds and a wind turbine. See appendix 2.1 and 2.2 for further geographical reference.

Howden Farm Gifford Haddington EH41 4JS

Not publishedReference: 26/00003/SCREast Lothian

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Howden Farm Gifford Haddington EH41 4JS

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Application summary

Status
Not published
Application type
Screening Opinion
Received
24 Apr 2026
Validated
24 Apr 2026
Determination deadline
29 May 2026
Local authority
East Lothian

Application overview

The proposed solar array is proposed within an agricultural field at Howden farm approximately 5km south from Haddington. The site is accessed via the b6355, utilizing the purpose-built junction for the Scott eggs hen sheds and turbine maintenance. Within the farm, existing informal field accesses will facilitate entry to the proposed solar array site. The development is surrounded by existing agricultural infrastructure including large hen sheds and a wind turbine. See appendix 2.1 and 2.2 for further geographical reference.

Proposal details

Reference
26/00003/SCR
Ward
Haddington And Lammermuir
Agent
Dillon Park

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Documents 11 of 11

DocumentPublishedAction
EIA IS REQUIREDDecision Notice · PDF14 May 2026View
Application FormApplication Form24 Apr 2026View
LOCATION PLANDrawing · PDF24 Apr 2026View
SITE PLANDrawing · PDF24 Apr 2026View
ELEVATIONSDrawing · PDF24 Apr 2026View
EXCLUDED ZTVDrawing · PDF24 Apr 2026View
PROPOSED VIEWPOINTS AND LANDSCAPE DESIGNATIONSDrawing · PDF24 Apr 2026View
HERITAGE ASSETSDrawing · PDF24 Apr 2026View
HERITAGE ASSETS WITHIN 5KMReport · PDF24 Apr 2026View
PRELIMINARY ECOLOGICAL REPORTReport · PDF24 Apr 2026View
SCREENING OPINION REQUESTReport · PDF24 Apr 2026View

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