Almost 180 objections have been lodged against an appeal for a wind farm
which would be visible by many residents across Wigtown Bay.
The mast, set for land on Kirkdale Hill, Carsluith was a precursor to the
planned seven-turbine California Wind Park on the site which caused uproar
across the area.
The council believed the land was too important, having been designated a
Regional Scenic Area, and refused the application by Ecotricity (Next
Generation Ltd) in August.
But the company lodged an appeal to Scottish ministers, which has also been
met with mass opposition – much of which is from residents of Wigtown, who
would be in direct line of sight of any wind farm on the hill.
One objector wrote in his submission: “It is an unfortunate coincidence
that the person who stands to benefit the most financially from this plan
will be not have his own view ruined by it. The much smaller mast that has
already been erected near the proposed site has already gained a reputation
as a local eyesore on this side of Wigtown Bay.”
Another wrote: “In short, this construction would be a blatant act of
vandalism and set a worrying precedence in one of the few remaining
unspoilt vistas in Dumfries and Galloway.”
The appeal target date for decision in 1 January, and ministers will carry
out a site inspection beforehand.
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