Chapelcross, Annan, DG12

Chapelcross, offers a strategic location on the outskirts of Annan in the Dumfries and Galloway region, close to junction 20 on the M74 and the Scotland/England border.

The location offers the following distances and drive times:

A(M7)4, Junction 20	3 miles	6 minutes
Annan (B722)	3 miles	7 minutes
Gretna (M74, J22)	7 miles	11 minutes
Carlisle	17 miles	29 minutes
Dumfries (A75)	18 miles	27 minutes
Glasgow	82 miles	1 hour, 27 minutes
Manchester	136 miles	2 hours, 32 minutes

The Energy Transition Zone, which is designed to supportgreen 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.

Offers are invited for the development plots on the basis of an initial grassum payment and a 125-year ground lease, converting to heritable ownership upon completion of works.

A closing date may be set in due course. All interests should be lodged with the selling agents for updates. Please note that offers are subject to South of Scotland Enterprise board approval. Prices are quoted exclusive of VAT.