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A proposed battery project near Clydebank faces opposition over health, environmental, and heritage concerns, with 290 of 315 public submissions objecting.
A West Dunbartonshire councillor has raised alarms over a proposed battery storage project near Clydebank, citing risks to public health, green spaces, and the Antonine Wall World Heritage Site.
The council’s planning department opposed the development, which includes 108 battery units and 135 power converters, after 315 public submissions—290 of them objections—highlighted fire hazards, loss of scenic views, and environmental damage.
While supporters note potential benefits for energy security and lower electricity costs, community advocates say residents lack meaningful input.
Councillor William Rooney is pushing for clearer guidance to empower locals to engage with national planning bodies.
Un proyecto propuesto de batería cerca de Clydebank se enfrenta a la oposición por preocupaciones de salud, medio ambiente y patrimonio, con 290 de las 315 presentaciones públicas objetando.