Syntech Biofuel Public Consultation

Welcome to the consultation website for a proposed development by Syntech Biofuel Limited at Grangemouth.

Join us and help shape proposals for a new development at the Former Grangemouth Sawmills. Brought forward by Syntech Biofuel Limited, the proposed plans will include the creation of a biofuel production and storage facility which will generate up to 200 jobs.

Site

Former Grangemouth Sawmills, Earls Road, Grangemouth, FK3 8XF. The application site is comprised of existing industrial and office buildings with an associated yard.

The Proposal

Syntech Biofuel Limited (the prospective applicant) is preparing to submit a planning application. The full description of the proposal at this Proposal of Application Notice (PoAN) stage includes the following elements:

  • Use of Former Sawmills (Class 5 & 6) as Biofuel Production and Storage Facility (Class 5 & 6).
  • Alterations to Existing Buildings.
  • Use of Existing Office (Class 4), Car Park and Yard.
  • Erection of Ancillary Plant, Buildings, Structures & Boundary Treatment.
  • Associated Landscaping and Infrastructure Works.

Public Consultation Events

As this is a major planning application, it is subject to two formal public consultation events. We invite you to find out more, meet the design team and share your views. Both events will be held on a ‘drop in’ basis.

First Consultation Event

  • Date: Tuesday 27th October from 4pm to 7pm.
  • Location: Grangemouth Community Education Unit, 69-71 Abbots Rd, Grangemouth FK3 8JE.

Second Consultation Event

  • Date: Wednesday 25th November from 4pm to 7pm.
  • Location: Grangemouth Community Education Unit, 69-71 Abbots Rd, Grangemouth FK3 8JE.

Note: The second event will share feedback received from the first event, including ideas which have been adopted in the revised scheme where relevant.

Exhibition Boards

All of the consultation panels presented at the events will be available to view and download as PDFs directly from this website on 8th October 2026.

FIRST CONSULTATION
SECOND CONSULTATION

Ways of Getting in Touch

Your feedback is important in helping shape the initial concepts of this early-stage design. On the day of the events, feedback forms will be prepared for the public to fill in or take away.

You can also share your thoughts by submitting a form via this website, or by sending your comments to us via email or post:

  • Email: syntechbiofuel@ryden.co.uk
  • Telephone: 07879 928000
  • Post: Planning Team, Ryden, 7 Exchange Crescent, Conference Square, Edinburgh, EH3 8AN

Deadline: Please ensure all comments are submitted no later than 14 days after the first consultation event.

FEEDBACK FORM

Please note, this notice and consultation do not relate to a formal planning application. Any comments made at this stage are to the prospective applicant and are not representations to the planning authority. Comments should not be made directly to Falkirk Council. If a formal planning application is submitted in the future, normal neighbour notification will take place, and you will have the opportunity to make formal representations to the Council at that time.