May 16 2025
Proposals for bold, colliery-style industrial units have been proposed for the Fife town of Lochgelly to support the expansion of a local electricity installation service.
Bracewell Stirling Consulting, on behalf of Electricity Asset Services (EAS), has submitted a planning application for 0.6ha land north of its current facility. The corten steel build adopts a sawtooth profile and is dominated by a 24m ‘colliery’ style tower that also doubles as a wind turbine in a celebration of the area’s industrial heritage.
In a statement, Bracewell Stirling told Urban Realm: “The proposal provides eight industrial units at The Avenue Industrial Estate, directly supporting EAS’s ongoing growth in the UK energy sector. Incorporating a dedicated staff breakout space and gym, offering panoramic views of the Lomond and Benarty Hills, the scheme is strategically designed to reinforce EAS’s presence as a key local employer while drawing on Lochgelly’s deep industrial and coal mining heritage.
“Architecturally, the development thoughtfully blends local history with practicality and modern sustainability goals. The use of Corten steel cladding references the area’s colliery past, while sawtooth roof profiles not only enhance the industrial aesthetic but also maximise solar gain for PV panels. A distinctive colliery-style tower is designed to accommodate a vertical axis wind turbine, further underlining EAS’s commitment to renewable energy in a manner that is of its place.”
A car park, HGV yard, and a large storage shed are also proposed as part of the development.
One unit will be reserved for a 284m2 staff breakout area & gym, with open aspects to the Lomond Hills & Benarty Hill
The sawtooth roof profile lends itself to the installation of solar panels