A public local inquiry was triggered earlier this year after members of Scottish Borders Council’s Planning and Building Standards Committee formally objected to the proposed 14-turbine Greystone Knowe Wind Farm, earmarked for land around 2km south of Heriot and 2.5km west of Fountainhall.
By a majority of four to two the objection was rubber-stamped due to concerns over the “significantly adverse impact” on the environment.
Because of the scale of the wind farm, the final decision on approval lies with the Scottish Government’s Energy Consent Unit (ECU).
A public inquiry conducted by a Reporter from the Scottish Government’s Division of Planning and Environment Appeals was scheduled following the decision in March this year by the council’s planning committee to object to the scheme against their officers’ advice.
A second preliminary meeting was held by the Reporter earlier this month to discuss when the inquiry may be held and how key issues would be addressed.https://www.midlothianview.com/news/crucial-decision-on-windfarm-expected-before-the-end-of-this-month?fbclid=IwY2xjawGHbrZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHbh6ymX1X5CXVtTsFqgm9NKtLwf6koJ7-RIM1w9JwFIFtxrgJp2Wb8shPQ_aem_IC1ER1-7xRG0XSr0l-5N1Q
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