Planning application
26/00570/SCO
Howden Farm Gifford EH41 1JS
Proposal
60,000 capacity free range hen shed to be located in Howden Farm. Access is from the B6355
As published by the council, reference 26/00570/SCO
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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2 Jun 2026
Received by East Lothian
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29 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
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26/00003/SCR Decided
Howden Farm Gifford Haddington EH41 4JS
The proposed solar array is proposed within an agricultural field at Howden farm approximately 5km south from Haddington. The site is accessed via the b6355, utilizing the purpose-built junction for the Scott eggs hen sheds and turbine maintenance. Within the farm, existing informal field accesses will facilitate entry to the proposed solar array site. The development is surrounded by existing agricultural infrastructure including large hen sheds and a wind turbine. See appendix 2.1 and 2.2 for further geographical reference.