By Joseph Anderson, Local Democracy Reporter Over the past ten years, 58 appeals were made to the Scottish Government against a planning application refusal from Scottish Borders Council. Out of these, the decision was reversed in 25 cases by Scottish Government Reporters. This figure includes 8 out of 21 decision Read more…
ABOUT 110 delegates turned up to hear that the future for large scale renewables in the isles is facing a critical 12 months – but if contracts are secured there will be big business for local suppliers. https://www.shetnews.co.uk/2018/11/01/isles-suppliers-hear-renewables-chiefs-tout-a-bright-green-future/?fbclid=IwAR3aR9QWfp69qY5w7ObV7aqWVlFE_7zRMybUevi-qkcZq_fopl_w5NsyPX0
A study into whether seabirds can avoid hitting wind turbines is to be carried out off the Aberdeenshire coast. The 11-turbine farm was the focus of a lengthy planning battle involving Donald Trump who argued it would spoil the view from his golf resort at Menie. Previous wildlife impact studies Read more…