Chapelcross Energy Transition Zone

Description

Chapelcross Energy Transition Zone, which is designed to support green energy initiatives including hydrogen production, carbon capture and renewable energy technologies, is located to the south of the decommissioned Chapelcross Power Station on the north eastern outskirts of Annan, and is a broadly rectangular shaped site extending to a gross area of 2.30 hectares (5.7 acres), with plots available to suit occupier requirements. 

The plots are being serviced by South of Scotland Enterprise to provide road infrastructure, mains water, drainage and a 1MW substation on the site with potential to expand to 2MW, along with good digital connectivity. There is a Grid Supply Point nearby for any additional power requirements. 

Chapelcross is zoned for business, industrial and energy related purposes in the Dumfries and Galloway Local Plan. The subject Energy Transition Zone prefers green energy businesses and employment and it should be noted that the land to the south of the site, is subject to an existing planning application for hydrogen generation, under reference 25/0470/PAN.

Chapelcross Energy Transition Zone highlights

Adjacent to the main Chapelcross site

With 200 hectares of land available for development, the former Chapelcross Power Station offers one of the largest swathes of land and existing infrastructure available for development in the UK.

Named as one of Scotland’s emerging regional hydrogen hubs, Chapelcross has huge potential for low carbon energy, storage and transport along with research and development opportunities. Find out more here.

Crichton Campus

A home to the University of Glasgow, the University of the West of Scotland, Dumfries and Galloway College and the Open University, it offers a learning and innovation hub with access to talent and professional skills.

It’s a base for South of Scotland Enterprise, economic and community development agency, that can provide tailored and free support to help start or develop your business idea. Find out more here.

Crichton Campus is also a host to Scotland’s first rural 5G centre where you can test and develop new applications and services of 5G technologies.

Connected to Scotland, England & the rest of the world

Located in the centre of the UK, Chapelcross Energy Transition Zone is strategically connected to both local and global markets and accessible through well-established road, rail and ferry networks. It benefits from significant onward trade connections to the rest of the UK and the EU.  Airports at Glasgow, Edinburgh and Newcastle are within 2 hours’ drive and Manchester Airport is 2 hrs and 20 minutes away.

Advancing Innovative Manufacturing Support in the South of Scotland (AIMS)

With its state-of-the-art equipment and technologies and industry-led professional support, AIMS can help you bring advanced manufacturing ideas into reality.

About The Local Area

The Royal Burgh of Annan is located on the north shore of the Solway Firth, the third largest estuary in the UK and a Special Area of Conservation known for its coastal dunes, salt marshes, raised mires and abundance of beaches and bays.

With its population of circa 9,000 and a bustling high street with a good range of locally run shops, supermarkets, cafes and restaurants, Annan is within a half an hour’s drive from two administrative centres – Dumfries (population of 34,000) and Carlisle (population of 110,000) across the English border.

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ESTATE AGENT CONTACT INFORMATION

Agency: DM Hall

Agent Responsible For Property: Anthony Zdanowicz

Office Email & Number: Anthony.zdanowicz@dmhall.co.uk | 07768 031297