NINE renewable energy companies have voiced their opposition to a council’s
plea to limit the number of wind farms in its area.
Scottish Borders Council has written to the Scottish Government asking it
to respect decisions by local planners and not overrule them when appeals
are lodged.
The issue is also highlighted in the Newtown St Boswells-based local
authority’s Local Development Plan, which is out for consultation.
It urges caution on future developments pointing out there are 306 turbines
in the Borders, with a further 10 under construction and another 41 that
have already received planning consent.
However, renewable energy firms point out the council’s plea for a limit is
contrary to the national target to generate 100 per cent of Scotland’s
electricity from renewable sources in 2020.
They have lodged objections to the council’s stance and have asked for
parts of the Local Development Plan to be re-written to accommodate
developments.
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