Updated 2nd April 2025
Welcome to the Crathes, Drumoak & Durris Community Council (CDDCC) website where we aim to provide our local community with information on the key issues in our area based on the needs and aspirations of our local residents. We strive to gain a good understanding of these needs and aspirations to enable us to take decisions that will lead to appropriate action in our community.
The Crathes, Drumoak and Durris area is a fantastic rural community and our goal is to enhance community spirit and be part of a community movement in making where we live a better place for all, now and in future years.
The Crathes, Drumoak and Durris area is a fantastic rural community and our goal is to enhance community spirit and be part of a community movement in making where we live a better place for all, now and in future years.
Our next meeting
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Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday 9th April 2025, and include discussion of key points from our regular agenda. The meeting will be held at Durris Kirkton Hall from 7.30pm.
Our May meeting will be held on Wednesday 14th May 2025 at Durris, Kirkton Hall from 7.30pm. Members of the public are more than welcome to attend any meeting, whether that is simply to see and hear what we are discussing or to bring a point to our attention. Please get in touch if you would like to attend any of our meetings. |
Funding
CDDCC has access to funding and can also point community groups to organisations providing funding.If you are interested in being involved in representing your community please come along to one of our regular meetings or contact the Community Council via our email or Facebook.
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SSEN - new Proposed Overhead 400Kv Line
Please click on the box above to visit our specific webpage for updates and links.
*** Hurlie Substation - Fetteresso Forest ***
The application for the proposed substation within Fetteresso Forest has now been lodged with Aberdeenshire Council.
Now is the time for members of the public to lodge their comments with Aberdeenshire Council.
You can comment online through the portal (https://upa.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=makeComment&keyVal=SNUVKWCAJ2G00) or by sending an email ([email protected]) or letter (ePlanning team, Aberdeenshire Council, Viewmount, Arduthie Road, Stonehaven AB39 2DQ).
The application can be viewed here: upa.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/online-applications/simpleSearchResults.do?action=firstPage
*** Hurlie Substation - Fetteresso Forest ***
The application for the proposed substation within Fetteresso Forest has now been lodged with Aberdeenshire Council.
Now is the time for members of the public to lodge their comments with Aberdeenshire Council.
You can comment online through the portal (https://upa.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=makeComment&keyVal=SNUVKWCAJ2G00) or by sending an email ([email protected]) or letter (ePlanning team, Aberdeenshire Council, Viewmount, Arduthie Road, Stonehaven AB39 2DQ).
The application can be viewed here: upa.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/online-applications/simpleSearchResults.do?action=firstPage
The Email below was received from SSEN relating to the submission of a planning application for the Hurlie Substation.
Good afternoon,
Following the second pre-application consultation feedback events that were hosted in June at several locations within Aberdeenshire we are writing to advise that we have now submitted our planning application to Aberdeenshire Council for the Hurlie 400kV substation.
The Hurlie 400kV substation is part of a wider upgrade to the transmission network in the north of Scotland, helping deliver high voltage, clean renewable power for connection to homes and businesses across the UK – helping meet national net zero and energy security ambitions.
Our planning application regarding our proposal to construct and operate a 400kV AC substation on land at Fetteresso Forest, in Aberdeenshire, AB39 3UX has been made to Aberdeenshire Council under reference APP/2024/1951. Should you wish to view our application in full and submit formal comment to the council our application is available to be viewed via the Aberdeenshire Council planning portal, using the above reference. A hard copy of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is also available to be viewed at the below location:
Stonehaven Library, Evan Street, Stonehaven, AB39 2ET (opening hours: Tuesday 9.00am to 6.00pm, Wednesday 9.00am to 5.00pm, Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm and Saturday 10.00am to 2.00pm).
All the documentation submitted as part of the application can also be viewed and downloaded via our dedicated project website.
We would like to thank those who provided feedback as part of our pre-application consultation events, which have been key in helping us shape our proposals and we now look forward to working with Aberdeenshire Council and other key stakeholders as part of the consenting process.
As we move into this refinement phase of the project with the application now submitted and following the anticipated application determination in 2025 and the subsequent commencement of construction, I will be your new dedicated Community Liaison Manager point of contact. Please do not hesitate to contact me directly if you have any questions or queries pertaining to any of the above information or the project in general.
Kind regards
Rob
Rob Whytock | Community Liaison Manager
SSEN Transmission
Good afternoon,
Following the second pre-application consultation feedback events that were hosted in June at several locations within Aberdeenshire we are writing to advise that we have now submitted our planning application to Aberdeenshire Council for the Hurlie 400kV substation.
The Hurlie 400kV substation is part of a wider upgrade to the transmission network in the north of Scotland, helping deliver high voltage, clean renewable power for connection to homes and businesses across the UK – helping meet national net zero and energy security ambitions.
Our planning application regarding our proposal to construct and operate a 400kV AC substation on land at Fetteresso Forest, in Aberdeenshire, AB39 3UX has been made to Aberdeenshire Council under reference APP/2024/1951. Should you wish to view our application in full and submit formal comment to the council our application is available to be viewed via the Aberdeenshire Council planning portal, using the above reference. A hard copy of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is also available to be viewed at the below location:
Stonehaven Library, Evan Street, Stonehaven, AB39 2ET (opening hours: Tuesday 9.00am to 6.00pm, Wednesday 9.00am to 5.00pm, Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm and Saturday 10.00am to 2.00pm).
All the documentation submitted as part of the application can also be viewed and downloaded via our dedicated project website.
We would like to thank those who provided feedback as part of our pre-application consultation events, which have been key in helping us shape our proposals and we now look forward to working with Aberdeenshire Council and other key stakeholders as part of the consenting process.
As we move into this refinement phase of the project with the application now submitted and following the anticipated application determination in 2025 and the subsequent commencement of construction, I will be your new dedicated Community Liaison Manager point of contact. Please do not hesitate to contact me directly if you have any questions or queries pertaining to any of the above information or the project in general.
Kind regards
Rob
Rob Whytock | Community Liaison Manager
SSEN Transmission
The Local Place Plan – YOUR voice matters
The Local Place Plan is a proactive document, laying out our ideas and opinions about the structures, facilities and services we value for our community, what we want to keep and develop, and very importantly, what we don’t want to see in our future.
The Plan must be considered by planners, developers and Aberdeenshire Council. It fits into the National Planning Framework through the Council’s Local Development
Plan for the area, and it will inform the Community Council’s own Community Action Plan.
We are using the Place Planning Tool, which is a well-known and respected survey method of gauging opinion and values:
https://www.ourplace.scot/tool/start/cddcc
The Tool has 14 themes, ranging from transport, housing, community projects and services, to how the community feels heard and understood when articulating its needs, wants and desires. We urge you to take some time to complete the survey.
Representatives of the Community Council will attend local events over the next few weeks. We encourage as many people
as possible to participate as possible. The final plan must be submitted in December 24.
The Plan must be considered by planners, developers and Aberdeenshire Council. It fits into the National Planning Framework through the Council’s Local Development
Plan for the area, and it will inform the Community Council’s own Community Action Plan.
We are using the Place Planning Tool, which is a well-known and respected survey method of gauging opinion and values:
https://www.ourplace.scot/tool/start/cddcc
The Tool has 14 themes, ranging from transport, housing, community projects and services, to how the community feels heard and understood when articulating its needs, wants and desires. We urge you to take some time to complete the survey.
Representatives of the Community Council will attend local events over the next few weeks. We encourage as many people
as possible to participate as possible. The final plan must be submitted in December 24.
Road works and traffic control at Crathes, starting Monday 10th June, 2024
Aberdeenshire Council has informed us that work is set to commence on Monday 10th June which will involve the temporary re-location of the bus stops and traffic control at the A93 junction with the A957 (Slug Road). Overall, work will take ca. 9 weeks! See more details below.
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Crathes Community Update
Hill of Fare Windfarm Proposal - Planning application now live!
Submit your opinion to the Scottish Government's Energy Consents Unit
The application for a windfarm on the Hill of Fare has been formally lodged with the Energy Consents Unit (ECU) in Edinburgh.
Based on the feedback we gathered previously, the majority of our community and the residents of 5 other community councils around the Hill of Fare object to this proposal.
As a result of that feedback we are encouraging residents to have their say and write an email or letter, giving your reasons for the objection to the ECU by 12th January 2024.
Contact details for ECU:
Email - [email protected]
Post - Energy Consents Unit, 5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielow, Glasgow, G2 8LU
Website: www.energyconsents.scot
Please note there are a few administrative points to include;
The project name must identified in any representation. It is - HILL OF FARE ECU 00004592.
They should also be dated and state the name and return email or postal address of those making comments.
More details can be found in the images, including dates and times of public events which we encourage you all to attend.
Please copy our local councillors, MP and MSP in to your representation to the ECU so they know the thoughts of our community. Email addresses noted below.
Local Councillors:
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
MP:
[email protected]
MSP:
[email protected]
Based on the feedback we gathered previously, the majority of our community and the residents of 5 other community councils around the Hill of Fare object to this proposal.
As a result of that feedback we are encouraging residents to have their say and write an email or letter, giving your reasons for the objection to the ECU by 12th January 2024.
Contact details for ECU:
Email - [email protected]
Post - Energy Consents Unit, 5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielow, Glasgow, G2 8LU
Website: www.energyconsents.scot
Please note there are a few administrative points to include;
The project name must identified in any representation. It is - HILL OF FARE ECU 00004592.
They should also be dated and state the name and return email or postal address of those making comments.
More details can be found in the images, including dates and times of public events which we encourage you all to attend.
Please copy our local councillors, MP and MSP in to your representation to the ECU so they know the thoughts of our community. Email addresses noted below.
Local Councillors:
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
MP:
[email protected]
MSP:
[email protected]
Park Bridge Update
There was strong support for the Park Bridge Action Group to respond to Aberdeenshire Council strategy on bridge infrastructure. You can follow official outcomes at https://engage.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/how-we-prioritise-bridges
Follow the discussion on the separate Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/SaveParkBridge/
There was strong support for the Park Bridge Action Group to respond to Aberdeenshire Council strategy on bridge infrastructure. You can follow official outcomes at https://engage.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/how-we-prioritise-bridges
Follow the discussion on the separate Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/SaveParkBridge/
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Community Resilience Plan revised Jan 21
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Secure your Bike
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Get ready for new fire alarms regulations
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