Council advised to object to Tweedsmuir wind farm scheme
A council has been advised to object to a wind farm being proposed in its area due to its "significant adverse landscape and visual impacts".Developers want to build seven turbines in the Oliver Forest scheme near to Tweedsmuir.A report to Scottish Borders Council's planning committee says the "degree of demonstrable harm" outweighs its economic and environmental benefits.The final decision on whether the project can proceed will lie with the Scottish government.
The site earmarked for the development is about eight miles (12.5km) south of Broughton and 12 miles (19km) north of Moffat.It would consist of seven turbines up to 200m (650ft) in height to their blade tip.A potential location for a battery energy storage system (BESS) has also been included on the site.However, the council is being advised to lodge an objection to the project on two grounds.The first concern is the visual impact on the nearby village of Tweedsmuir.A further reason cited for opposition is the effect on the landscape character of the area.
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