An application has been made to the Local Review Body for a review the planning decision for the Kinegar Wind Turbines, refused under delegated powers earlier this year.

The project is likely to be heard at the February Review Body meeting.

For further information please see the statement of review below:

Planning Application 12/221/FUL was refused by delegated authority on the 3rd October 2012.  The application has been refused based on landscape,  visual impact and cumulative noise.

For further information please see the decision notice below.

An anemometry mast application has been submitted to Scottish Borders Council for permission to construct and operate a temporary 60m high anemometry mast for a period of 2 years.

if you would like to view the plans or make comment please on the application please contact Scottish Border Council quoting the following application reference number: 09/00342/FUL.

Planning permission granted for a temporary 60m anemometry mast.

Scottish Borders Council has identified that any potential impact should be addressed through the provision of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).  Wind Direct will continue discussions with the council to identify the scope of the EIA.

The anemometry mast has now been erected on site and will monitor wind speed and direction data remotely  for up to two years.

Scottish Borders Council has identified that the EIA should focus on visual and landscape character impacts as well as impacts on cultural heritage assets.

A planning application has been submitted to Scottish Borders Council for the erection of two wind turbines and ancillary equipment on land south west of the Neuk Farm, Cockburnspath.  The application was submitted on the 12th March 2010 and can be viewed on the Councils Planning Portal; application reference number 10/00364/FUL.