17/07/2026
Energy infrastructure. Supporting the development of renewable energy generation in Scotland.
TGP Landscape Architects are delighted that Trio Power Ltd’s* 39MW Binn Solar & 6MW BESS Farm near Glenfarg has secured unanimous approval from Perth and Kinross Council
Appointed by SLR, TGP supported the planning application, providing Landscape Planning services in appraisal and landscape mitigation proposals.
TGP’s Principal Landscape Architect, Chris Lockett states, “This is a very rewarding approval for the client and consultant team. The Binn solar and BESS site illustrates the importance of correct siting and design, together with carefully prepared assessment and stakeholder collaboration. While this is an evolved and changing landscape, it is deeply rooted in its environmental and cultural heritage.”
By transforming this site positively for renewable energy generation and storage, TGP’s considered and sensitive landscape mitigation proposals incorporate visual screening and significant biodiversity enhancements, coordinated with SLR’s own ecological team.
The development will connect into the existing substation at Abernethy.
Planning Consultant: David Bell Planning Ltd
Site Plan/Ecology/Heritage/Glint & Glare/Noise/Transport/Drainage: SLR
Landscape & Visual/Landscape Plan: TGP Landscape Architects
Photomontages: New Visual Solutions
*Trio is a company owned by Octopus Renewable Infrastructure Trust (ORIT) and managed by Perthshire-based BLC Energy Limited.