Artfield Forest Wind Farm

Artfield Forest Wind Farm is a consented (Energy Consents Unit Reference: ECU00003245) 12-wind turbine project, located approximately 8km northeast of Glenluce. Following a change in the original grid connection date from 2027 to 2030, we are now proposing an updated scheme of 12 turbines with a maximum height of 200 metres to blade tip, to maximise the energy output of the site (an increase from the consented 180m). The number of turbines and turbine locations would not change. In June 2025, we held public consultation events for our updted proposals in Kirkcowan and New Luce.

We reduced the original plans from 20 turbines to 12 turbines via the design process, after feedback from the community and statutory bodies. Dumfries & Galloway Council’s Planning Applications Committee unanimously ‘raised no objection’ to the plans and the project received no statutory consultee objections.

The consented wind farm with a total installed capacity of 67.2MW will have a community benefit fund of £336,000 per annum to the local area. The updated design is for up to 85.8MW, meaning the community benefit fund could increase to £429,000 per annum - an additional £93,000 per annum in community funds.

All planning documents for the consented development are available to view in the S36 Planning Application Documents folder. You can also view the Non Technical summary document or a summary presentation in the project documents folder for an overview of the project.

Project timeline

Stage 1: Site Selection (12 months)

Extensive research to identify suitable sites: positive indicators include good wind speed and minimal environmental and technical constraints.

No public engagement is carried out during this time because the site may not pass the criteria required for being suitable for development.
Stage 2: Pre-Planning (6 - 12 months)

We request the view of the Scottish Government and Dumfries & Galloway Council on the level of study required (known as "Scoping").

Scoping is sent to local and neighbouring Community Councils and consultees such as SNH, SEPA and Historic Environment Scotland.

At this stage, it is expected that our initial proposals will evolve, taking information from studies and engagement with the public and statutory consultees.
Stage 3: Submit Planning Application, and Decision (12 months)

An application is submitted to the Scottish Government, accompanied by a comprehensive Environmental Report showing the results of all studies undertaken.

This is publicly available information and will be available on this project website.

Interested parties and statutory consultees such as Dumfries & Galloway Council can formally comment on the application.
Stage 4: Construction (12 - 18 months)

If Artfield Forest is approved, construction begins at least one year after consent.

Construction typically takes 12-18 months and planning conditions are used to manage elements of construction.
Stage 5: Operation (25 - 30 years)

The turbines are managed from a regionally based maintenance team, and operations are controlled by detailed planning conditions.

We are committed to community benefit and shared ownership opportunities. A community fund is active throughout the lifetime of the project for worthwhile community initiatives.
Stage 6: Decommissioning (12 months)

At the end of the planning period, turbines are removed. A financial bond or parent company guarantee is put in place before construction starts to cover this cost.

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