Air Quality Study on Dundee Biomass Power Plant Published - 6 Week Consultation Begins

In pursuit of their application for permission to construct and run a biomass power station in the Dundee Docks, Forth Energy has submitted some new information concerning Air Quality. This is in the form of an Addendum to their original application (Addendum 2, April 2013). They have also produced a non-technical summary of this document.

There is now a further period within which to may make comments to the Scottish Government. The opportunity to make further comments closes on 16th May 2013.

If you wish to make any comments on Addendum 2, you can make these to the Scottish Government as follows: 

• In writing to the Scottish Government Energy Consents Unit, 4th Floor, 5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw, Glasgow, G2 8LU.
• Or by email to dundeebiomass@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

The full report and the non-technical summary are available for viewing or download.     Full Report      Summary Report

Previous comments made on the original biomass application remain valid.

Port of Dundee Proposed Development - Exhibition Tues 26 June 11am - 8pm Craigiebank Parish Church DD4 7QU

On Tuesday 26 June at Criagiebank Parish Church, planners working on behalf of developers Scottish Enterprise will be on hand to receive feedback from residents about proposals for a development in the Dundee docks. Scottish Enterprise is proposing to submit a planning application for Planning Permission in Principle (PPP) for a mixed manufacturing assembly plant in the docks. This assembly plant with associated support offices, buildings, and facilities is intended to support the offshore renewables industry supply chain. 


This event is part of a pre-application stage that takes place before large scale planning applications. Public feedback at this event should help to inform the future planning application by the developers for their proposed development. 


This is a drop-in event which will be open between the hours of 11am and 8pm.