APPLICATION UNDER SECTION 36 OF THE ELECTRICITY ACT 1989 FOR A WINDFARM (WITH AN INSTALLED CAPACITY OF UP TO 200MW) ON LAND 147M WEST OF SELLAFIRTH, 1.8KM WEST OF CULLIVOE AND 812M SOUTH OF GLOUP ON THE ISLAND OF YELL,...
Read moreErection Of Windfarm (Capacity 23Mw) Comprising 10 Wind Turbines (Max Height 134M To Blade Tip), Site Substation, Meteorological Mast (Max Height 80M) Temporary Construction Compounds And Formation Of Hardstanding, Water Course Crossing, Access On To B729 And Associated Infrastructure http://www.dpea.scotland.gov.uk/CaseDetails.aspx?id=118286
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