Proposals for a battery energy storage unit in Rutherglen have been approved by councillors despite previous concerns. The development on Downiebrae Road, which was raised at South Lanarkshire Council’s (SLC) planning committee meeting on December 14 has finally received approval after councillors raised concerns over the location of the unit. The development will see the battery energy storage system – along with 24 containers and a 2.4m high-security fencing and security lighting – being developed at Downiebrae Road in Rutherglen.
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