Decision

APP/2023/2196 - Consultation under Section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 for the construction and operation of the proposed Hill of Fare Wind Farm, with a generating capacity of approximately 105.6 MW for the turbines and approximately 100 MW for Ba

Decision Maker: Garioch Area Committee

Outcome: Approve

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 17, 2024

Purpose: The Head of Planning and Economy has the power under Section F.4.6 of Part 2B List of Officer Powers in the Scheme of Governance to respond to consultations on applications from the Scottish Government. He has decided not to exercise the delegated power in this particular case due to the scale and nature of the proposed development Report has already been monitored and finalised to go to previous Area Committee’s therefore no further monitoring is required.

Content: Committee agreed:-   1.       Officer recommendations as detailed in the report;   2.       to provide the following comments to ISC;   a)       If it falls within the remit of the Council, that further information be provided to ISC to assist in identifying the risk of wind and water borne pollution if the ground is disturbed by the Developer; and   b)       to acknowledge and highlight the significant work done by local communities in relation to the application  

Supporting Documents

APP20232196 - Consultation under Section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 for the construction and o.pdf
Appendix 1 Landscape Consultation for APP20232196 - Consultation under Section 36 of the Electrici.pdf
Presentation 2023-2196 Hill of Fare Wind Farm.pdf