Dumfries and Galloway - Consultation Launched on New Wind Energy Landscape Sensitivity Guidance

Consultation Launched on New Wind Energy Landscape Sensitivity Guidance

Dumfries and Galloway Council is inviting the public and interested stakeholders to participate in a consultation on the Draft Wind Energy Landscape Sensitivity Study Supplementary Guidance. This document is proposed as an update to the council’s existing framework for assessing the impact of onshore wind energy developments on the region’s diverse landscapes and high-quality scenery.

The consultation, open until December 20, seeks feedback on new guidance that will replace the Wind Farm Landscape Capacity Study, last revised in 2017. Since then, Dumfries and Galloway has seen increased interest in wind energy projects, including applications for taller turbines exceeding 150 meters. Landscape changes due to ongoing wind farm developments, updates to NatureScot’s landscape study guidelines, and the adoption of the National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) all highlight the need for updated guidance to manage future proposals effectively.

Public feedback is vital to shaping the final document. Those wishing to share their views can submit comments via email to ldp@dumgal.gov.uk or by mail to Development Planning, Dumfries and Galloway Council, c/o Council HQ, English Street, Dumfries, DG1 2DD.

All responses will be carefully reviewed, with proposed amendments submitted to the council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee for consideration. Should the document be adopted, it will serve as supplementary guidance to Policy IN2 of the Local Development Plan 2.

For more information on the Draft Wind Energy Landscape Sensitivity Study Supplementary Guidance and the consultation process, please visit www.dumgal.gov.uk/consultation

PLANNING

The applications, associated plans and documents can be viewed online by following the ePlanning link on the Council’s website at www.dumgal.gov.uk/planning. Written comments may be made to Head of Economy and Development by email to Planning@dumgal.gov.uk or via the Council’s website, as noted above, by 12/12/2024 (Type A).

Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 as amended Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 2013, Reg 20(1) (A)

Ref No/Type Address/Proposal

24/2327/FUL (A) Hensol, Mossdale, Castle Douglas - Change of Use of agricultural land to form caravan site, siting of 8 holiday lodges with associated decked area, erection of refuse block and bike store, formation of access road and parking and installation of shared septic tank and soakaway

24/2228/FUL (A) Balmangan Farm, Auchencairn, Castle Douglas - Erection of agricultural cubicle building with associated slatted tank

24/2297/FUL (A) The Knowe, Barhill Road, Dalbeattie - Erection of dwellinghouse (Class 9) and installation of air source heat pump