Achany extension wind farm

Trust objects to proposed wind farm on the Glencassley estate near Lairg in Sutherland.

A proposed development on the site of a former unsuccesful application for ‘Glencassley’ wind farm for 20 wind turbines at 149.9 metres and associated infrastructure.

The Trust is engaged on grounds of foreseen direct and significant impacts to the Reay-Cassley Wild Land Area and to the priority peatland habitats that are a feature of the south eastern part of this Wild Land Area.

We have submitted an objection which is available to download below.

UPDATES:

On 22 May 2023 Scottish Ministers consented this application. The Trust is currently reflecting on the decision and what it means for wild places. 

On 24 May 2022 the Trust responded to the submission of Additional Information by the Applicant. The Additional Information related to the removal of two turbines from the design. In its response the Trust maintained its objection to the scheme. The Trust's response to the Additional Information is available to download below.

On 10 January 2023 the Trust submitted further comments on this application with reference to the revised draft NPF4. You can find our further comments available to download below.

In a decision letter dated 22 May 2023 Scottish Ministers gave their consent for the Achany extension wind farm (18 wind turbines with a blade to tip height not exceeding
149.9 metres and a generating capacity in excess of 50 megawatts).

Read Director of Policy, Mike Daniel's article in the Scotsman.