Consultation is one of those words that make you reach for the air freshener. Governments tend to use it when they’ve decided on a policy but want a bit of added democracy to make it look better. Thus, and most recently, the plan to blanket Scotland in wind farms: “Subject Read more
Mochrum Fell wind farm Land At Barwhillarty Estate And Glenswinton Farm, Parton, Castle Douglas, DG7 3QN has now gone to appeal. Representations can be made up until 17 September. https://www.dpea.scotland.gov.uk/CaseDetails.aspx?id=121722
The number of onshore wind turbines in Scotland is set to double to about 10,000 by the end of the decade as part of the SNP’s power-sharing deal with the Greens. Despite complaints that the country is already “one giant wind farm”, ministers have signalled plans to produce up to Read more
Noel Uren and anor v Bald Hills Wind Farm Pty Ltd (S ECI 2020 00471), is listed for trial before the Honourable Justice Richards at 10.15am on Monday 6 September 2021 on an estimate of 10-12 days. Times given are local so its GMT + 10, or BST + 9 Read more
The Scotland Against Spin Petition was heard this morning by the Scottish Parliament Petitions Committee. They unanimously agreed to consult with relevant stakeholders including all local authorities, Heads of Planning Scotland, Planning Aid Scotland and Scottish Renewables amongst others. We are very grateful to Oliver Mundell for turning up in Read more
Reminder that the SAS Petition to the Scottish Parliament will be heard this morning. The meeting starts at 10am and can be watched live on Parliament TV but there are a number of Petitions to be heard before ours. https://www.scottishparliament.tv/ The Agenda is available at https://www.parliament.scot/…/mee…/2021/cppps6212/agenda
East Ayrshire The construction and operation of a new wind farm (Knockkippen Wind Farm) comprising up to 12 turbines, a 33kV switching station and other ancillary items including provision for a control building, a battery storage facility, and solar panels. The 12 turbines proposed will have maximum tip height of Read more
Rabbie Burns would probably turn in his grave if he knew what the Scottish Government is doing to places like “Ye Banks and Braes O’ Bonny Doon”. The chaotic planning process is letting onshore wind farm developers circumvent local opinion when councils run out of time to adjudicate on planning Read more