Online Consultation
Thank you for visiting this online consultation for our exciting proposals that would see our family business (Castleton Fruit Ltd) modernise our existing operations at Inchgray Farm with the development of new polytunnels.
Due to the ongoing situation regarding Covid-19, we have taken the decision to present the proposals and obtain your feedback predominantly through an online consultation event. However, as our Castleton Farm Shop is now able to welcome back members of the public, the proposals will also be displayed there, providing an opportunity for any visiting members of the public to view and comment on the proposals.
Thank you for visiting the online consultation and we look forward to hearing from you.
The Proposals
We submitted a Proposal of Application Notice (PoAN) to Aberdeenshire Council in May 2021 for the erection of replacement terraced polytunnels over a 4 ha area of arable land which lies approximately 1km east-southeast of the junction between the B9120 and B966 public roads at Fettercairn. These are required due to the continuing success of the established fruit farming business at this location and will support the growth of our business. Please note that a PoAN commences the formal consultation on the proposal and is not a planning application.
The exhibition boards that would have been on display at this event can now be viewed here.
The proposed polytunnels comprise modular units arranged in terraced rows with a proposed internal gross floorspace of approximately 40,000 sqm.
Existing polytunnels on the farm are deemed to be of inferior structural quality to the proposed model of polytunnels, which offers superior thermal qualities, and which have a more flexible, expandable/reducible design.
Indicative proposed finishes comprise unfinished steel or aluminium framing with white/off-white, translucent, non-reflective cladding.
If consented, the project will go a long way to the continuing success of our business and will allow us to grow in a more sustainable and environmentally friendly way.
Watch the video below to hear Ross Mitchell, of Castleton Fruit Ltd, discuss our proposals.
Please join us for an online event on Monday 5th July between 4-7pm.
This online event will provide an opportunity for you to view the proposals and ask us and our development consultants about them through our interactive Live Chat service.
Location plan
Feedback and Next Steps
It is very important to us that you have an opportunity to view and comment on the proposals. You can complete this form electronically or return it to us by email or post using the contact details below:
Email: InchgrayFarm@ryden.co.uk.
Post: Inchgray Farm Consultation, Ryden LLP, 25 Albyn Place, Aberdeen, AB10 1YL.
Please note that comments should be returned no later than 16th July 2021.
As part of our online consultation, we will also be arranging an interactive session that will take place on Monday 5th July between 4pm and 7pm. Representatives of the development team will be on hand to answer questions and provide further information. Please note that should the project team not be able to provide information they will respond to you within 7 days, with a further 48 hours permitted for any final comments.
Please note that comments made will be to the prospective applicant, not the planning authority. There will be an opportunity to submit representations to the planning authority, Aberdeenshire Council, upon submission of a planning application.
