The Highland Council have lodged an objection to the proposed Caplich wind
farm, north of Oykel Bridge, under delegated powers on Monday.
The decision was taken by council planning officials, after consultation
with local councillors.
It was expected that the controversial application – for 20 turbines –
would be heard at next Tuesday’s north planning committee.
But the three local councillors are asked if they want it to go to
committee, with the majority view upheld. But only one of the three
responded and so it was, instead, decided under delegated powers.
The proposed development and the construction of an extensive network of
access roads is now in the hands of the Scottish Government, with the
Highland Council being consultees.
The John Muir Trust has welcomed the decision. Their policy officer, John
Low, said: “The objection is in line with a string of decisions last year
to refuse applications for large-scale wind farms at Limekilns, Allt Duine,
Carn Gorm, Glencassley and Sallachy.
“We are heartened that wild land is now is receiving the protection it
deserves from local and national government – and hopeful that this
commitment will be further reinforced when Highland councillors consider
the Gordonbush extension next Tuesday.”
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