Artfield Forest Wind Farm

Public Exhibition now live

We are currently hosting public consultation events for the proposed redesign of the consented Artfield Forest Wind Farm, located approximately 8 kilometres north-east of Glenluce.

An online exhibition is running from 25 June, presenting the information to be displayed at our in-person event, to enable access for all.

Visit our online exhibition

We have now concluded our in-person events, held as shown below:

Wednesday, 25 June 2025	Kirkcowan Village Hall, St Couan's Crescent, Kirkcowan, DG8 0HH	10 am - 1.30 pm
Wednesday, 25 June 2025	New Luce Memorial Hall, Main Street, New Luce, DG8 0AN	4 pm - 7.30 pm

We will keep this website updated with key dates and news.

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.

What is happening?

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Artfield Forest Wind Farm

Public Exhibition now live