A council is being recommended to refuse revised plans for a wind farm near
Langholm.
Developers want to cut the number of turbines in the Crossdykes project
from 15 to 10 but increase them in size.
Planning officials have said that is a major departure from the original
plans and would have a significant adverse visual impact on the landscape.
However, community councils and residents have said the cut in turbines
would create a less cluttered layout.
They have also argued the construction phase would be a boost for the local
economy and the offer of 10% community ownership of the scheme would
provide opportunities for the area.
Dumfries and Galloway Council previously approved the 15-turbine project
but is being advised to turn down this version – which would see turbine
height increase from 150m (500ft) to 176m (580ft).
A report to the local authority’s planning committee said the level of
community support was recognised as were the potential socio-economic benefits.
Nonetheless, it concluded the visual impact would be too great and has
recommended the proposal be refused.
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