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 with the development of new polytunnels, replacing our existing polytunnel structures.
We had initially planned to welcome members of the public and interested parties to a Public Exhibition at Castleton Farm Shop to present the proposals, and importantly get your feedback. However, due to the current situation regarding Covid-19 you will appreciate that we have taken the decision to hold an online consultation instead. We trust you will appreciate we have the health and safety of everyone that would have attended in mind. 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 March 2020 for the erection of new polytunnels over a 6.5ha area of arable land currently occupied by polytunnels to 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 the public consultation event can now be viewed here. (PDF)
The proposed polytunnels comprise modular units arranged in terraced rows with a proposed internal gross floorspace of approximately 60,000sqm.
The existing polytunnels have been present on-site for approximately 10 years, however, they are of inferior structural quality to the proposed model, 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.
Click play on the video below to hear Ross Mitchell, of Castleton Fruit Ltd, discuss our proposals.
Exhibition boards
The exhibition boards that would have been on display at our public exhibition can be viewed here. Please leave us your feedback via the feedback form and should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via the details below.
Location plan
We want your feedback.
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: CastletonFarm@ryden.co.uk.
Post: Castleton Farm Consultation , Ryden LLP, 25 Albyn Place, Aberdeen, AB10 1YL.
Please note that question should be returned no later than 12th June 2020.
As part of our online consultation, we will also be arranging an interactive session that will take place on Monday 1st June 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.
Contact Us
Thank you for interest in our proposals and for taking time to join our online public consultation.
If you would like any further information – including hard copies of exhibition materials or feedback forms – or clarification on any aspects of the proposal but cannot take part in the interactive session, please contact
Claire Coutts on 01224 569654
Or by email at CastletonFarm@ryden.co.uk.
