Dumfries & Galloway - Traffic And Planning Notices

THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT) (SCOTLAND) REGULATIONS 2017
NOTICE UNDER REGULATION 21

PROPOSAL: ERECTION OF 6 WIND TURBINES (MAX HEIGHT 180 METRES TO BLADE TIP),
FORMATION OF ACCESS TRACKS, WATER CROSSINGS, TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION COMPOUND, PARKING, ERECTION OF CONTROL BUILDING, ON-SITE SUBSTATION, STORAGE COMPOUND, AND ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE (ADDITIONAL INFORMATION)

LOCATION: Rowancraig Wind Farm, Sanquhar is subject to environmental impact assessment under the Town and Country Planning (Environment Impact Assessment) (Scotland) Regulations 2017 as it is likely to have significant effects on the environment.

Notice is hereby given that an EIA Report has been submitted to Dumfries and Galloway Council by Green Cat Renewables Ltd to the planning application in respect of: ERECTION OF 6 WIND TURBINES (MAX HEIGHT 180 METRES TO BLADE TIP), FORMATION OF ACCESS TRACKS, WATER CROSSINGS, TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION COMPOUND, PARKING, ERECTION OF CONTROL BUILDING, ON-SITE SUBSTATION, STORAGE COMPOUND, AND ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE (ADDITIONAL INFORMATION)

REFERENCE NUMBER 24/0025/FUL
Possible decisions relative to the application are:
(i) Approval without conditions
(ii) Approval with conditions
(iii) Refusal

A copy of the EIA Report (including Further Environmental Information), the associated application, and other documents submitted with the application may be viewed on-line at www.dumgal.gov.uk/planning  or inspected at all reasonable hours where the register of planning applications kept by the planning authority for the area at the Council Offices at Kirkbank House, English Street, Dumfries, DG1 2HS during opening hours during the period of 30 days beginning with the date of this notice. 

Hard copies of the Non-Technical Summary are available for £10 per copy and the full EIA Report for £750 per copy. 

Electronic copies of the EIA Report cost £25. To request copies of the Non-Technical Summary and EIA report please contact Green Cat Renewables, Stobo House, Roslin, EH25 9RE Email: info@greencatrenewables.co.uk Tel: 0131 541 0060

Any person who wishes to make representations to Dumfries and Galloway Council about the EIA Report should make them in writing within that period (or by email to PlanningRepresentations@dumgal.gov.uk) quoting Ref: 24/0025/FUL to The Head of Economy & Environment, Dumfries and Galloway Council, Kirkbank House, English Street, Dumfries, DG1 2HS

Date: 12 June 2026

Stuart McMillan
Head of Economy and Environment

PLANNING
The applications, associated plans and documents can be viewed on-line by following the ePlanning link on the Council’s website at www.dumfriesandgalloway.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 26/06/2026 (Type A) or 03/07/2026 (Type B).

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

Ref No/Type                 Address/Proposal
26/0937/LBC (B) Comlongon Castle, Clarencefield, Dumfries - Internal and external structural repair works

26/0966/FUL (A) Morrisons Filling Station, Brooms Road, Dumfries - Erection of 4 jet wash bays, plant room, 3 air and vacuum bays and associated works

26/0918/LBC (B) Comlongon Castle, Clarencefield, Dumfries - Internal and external works including installation of security grilles, removal of areas of internal wall lining, stabilisation and propping works, installation of timber structure and temporary staircase, excavation of barmkin wall and installation of temporary retaining gabion wall (Late)

24/0025/FUL (A) Rowancraig Wind Farm, Sanquhar - Erection of 6 wind turbines (max height 180 metres to blade tip), formation of access tracks, water crossings, temporary construction compound, parking, erection of control building, on-site substation, storage compound, and associated infrastructure (Additional Information)

26/0949/FUL (A) Westpark Farm, Beeswing, Dumfries - Erection of storage building and filter room and associated works (Retrospective)

26/0802/FUL (A) 40 And 40A Main Street, Kirkconnel - Change of Use, alterations and extension to shop (Class 1A) and offices (Class 4) to form visitor centre (Class 10) with café and offices and formation of outdoor seating, event and exhibition space

26/0965/LBC (B) Lannhall, Tynron, Thornhill - Partially Late Listed Building Consent for relocation of gate piers and erection of replacement railings and gates

26/0928/FUL (A) Camling, Tynron, Thornhill - Change of Use of store to canine day centre

U862N NITH AVENUE (TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER) ORDER 2026

The Council has made an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to temporarily close U862n Nith Avenue, Dumfries. At this time, the Greensands Car Park will be closed for the duration of the works from 0900 on 22/06/26 to 1700 on 03/08/26. 

The closure is necessary to facilitate Whitesands Flood Protection Scheme works. No alternative route available. 

Access will be maintained for residents and access to the rowing club, with potential delays. Emergency access will be available if required. Pedestrian access will be maintained.

(B725 DUMFRIES – WATERBECK) (TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER) ORDER 2026

The Council has made an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to temporarily close B725 between Kelton and Glencaple from 0800 on 22/06/26 to 1700 on 27/11/26. 

Works will be carried out in sections under a rolling road closure and shall have effect only at such times as indicated by appropriate signs. 

The closure is necessary to facilitate the installation of new HV cables for multiple new substations for network upgrades. Alternative route available via B725, B724, A75, A780, Leafield Road, Brooms Road, B725 and vice versa. Emergency access will be available if required. Pedestrian access will be maintained.

(C126N MORTON HOLM) (TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER) ORDER 2026

The Council has made an Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to temporarily close C126n at Morton Holm Cottage, Keir Mill, Thornhill from 0800 to 1800 on 23/06/26. The closure is necessary to facilitate BT pole replacement works. Alternative route available via A702, C125n, C126n and vice versa. Emergency access will be available if required. Pedestrian access will be maintained.