Back Fell Wind Farm Application Submitted

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Following on from two ‘public consultation’ exercises last year, a planning application has just been submitted to the Scottish Government for Back Fell Wind Farm. Application documents can be accessed at;

https://www.energyconsents.scot/ApplicationDetails.aspx?cr=ECU00004830

The proposed development is located just over a mile southwest of Straiton and 2 miles southeast of Crosshill. It proposes up to 10 wind turbines with a tip height of approximately 200m and a total potential generating capacity of 62MW. The scheme also proposes approximately 30MW of battery energy storage and associated access roads. The site boundary is shown on the map extract below.

Save Straiton for Scotland are currently assessing the submission to formulate an objection and a way forward. We will update you further in due course. In the meantime, you can submit an objection to Econsents_Admin@gov.scot quoting Ref ECU00004830, and contact your local elected representatives to urge them to object to the scheme.

Thanks in advance or your help.

4 thoughts on “Back Fell Wind Farm Application Submitted”

  1. Despicable. Any indication when we will receive the decision on the Conjoined Inquiry? All the best.

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  2. Dear Sir Madam
    Just to let you know that I have raised an objection to the Wind Farm based on the shadow flicker that would be created by the turbines. For some reason the effect is only considered where it impacts windows in the house. It does not consider the impact on someone sitting in their garden, which is where the problem is at its greatest. Any help you can provide in ensuring this development does not go ahead will be fully supported by me
    Kind Regards

    Peter Chalmers
    17, Main Street
    Straiton

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  3. We’re also putting together an objections letter as are our neighbours, we think there will be a number of objections being raised. Based on shadow flicker, noise, visual amenity and also ecological concerns about the devastation to the local ecosystems and environment. In addition it will be a disaster to some local agri-tourism businesses locally.

    Although South Ayrshire Council (SAC) are not the decision maker, they are a consultee so we’ve also asked the planning department for a meeting to ensure local views are fully represented.

    We understand from ECU that no decision will be made before 20th Sept which is the deadline SAC have to submit their representations. We sincerely hope SAC will reflect local voices for all the reasons being mentioned and object to the development. I believe if so, it would have to go to public inquiry.

    If we can do anything to help, please get in touch (we are already communicating with the community council).

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