A proposal for a 1000MW hyperscale data centre on 56 hecatres of land just north of the former nuclear power station at Chapelcross Annan. It will be required to do an Environmental Impact Assessment. It is currently at the Planning Application Notification stage.
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Planning Application Notification
Validated 11 May 2026
On 56 Hectares of land north of the former nuclear facility.
“The Proposed Development will comprise data centres, with associated uses including a reception, security and training facilities, power distribution/electrical infrastructure, access, hardstanding, car parking and landscaping. In addition to the key components of the Proposed Development, a series of utilities and services will be required to operate the data centre. It is understood that this will comprise electricity connections to an existing substation in the former Chapelcross Nuclear Power Station Site; water supply/foul water connections with Scottish Water infrastructure; and telecommunications connections to the surrounding area.”
Request for EIA Scoping Opinion
Environmental Impact Assessment will be required
Decided 19 April 2026
Copy of the developer’s EIA scoping report
Copy of the Planning Authority decision to require EIA
The uncultivated areas at Chapelcross are known to be extremely valuable for biodiversity
having been sympathetically managed since the 1940’s. We understand that these areas now
support some of the best examples of species rich grassland in the region, supporting rarities
such as butterfly orchid and dingy skipper butterfly. Within the footprint boundary for this
consultation, the land around NY21507045 and NY21927054 is likely to be important for nature
and therefore thorough survey and assessment will be required to determine if these areas are
suitable for development or whether they should be more appropriately managed to deliver
positive effects for biodiversity in line with NPF4.
The uncultivated areas at Chapelcross are known to be extremely valuable for biodiversity
having been sympathetically managed since the 1940’s. We understand that these areas now
support some of the best examples of species rich grassland in the region, supporting rarities
such as butterfly orchid and dingy skipper butterfly. Within the footprint boundary for this
consultation, the land around NY21507045 and NY21927054 is likely to be important for nature
and therefore thorough survey and assessment will be required to determine if these areas are
suitable for development or whether they should be more appropriately managed to deliver
positive effects for biodiversity in line with NPF4.