Carn Fearna Wind Farm

Carn Fearna Wind Farm is a proposed wind farm to the east of Garve within The Highlands Council area.

In April 2025, our Section 36 application for Carn Fearna Wind Farm was submitted to the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit. Our full application can be found on the Planning Documents section of our website or on the Energy Consents Unit website (Ref. ECU00004851).

It is proposed that Carn Fearna Wind Farm will consist of a maximum of 9 turbines with a mixture of blade tip heights up to 180 meters or 200 meters. This was reduced from a maximum of 14 turbines following engagement during the scoping process and further reduced following feedback from our first round of exhibitions and engagement with stakeholders including Garve & District Community Council and The Highland Council.

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Representations on the project should be made directly to the Energy Consents Units following the instructions in the public notice.

If you have questions about this project, please contact the project team via the Get In Touch page, by phone on 0800 772 0668, by email at UKProjects@statkraft.com or by post by writing to FREEPOST Statkraft.

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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 statutory consultees on the level of study required (known as "Scoping").

Scoping Report is sent to The Highland Council, local and neighbouring Community Councils and consultees such as NatureScot, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and Historic Environment Scotland (HES).

At this stage, it is expected that our initial proposals will evolve, taking information from studies and engagement with the public and statutory consultees.

We expect this stage to be completed in late March 2025.
Stage 3: Submit Planning Application, and Decision (12 months)

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

This is publicly available information and will be provided on this project website, once completed.

Interested parties and statutory consultees can formally comment on the application.
Stage 4: Construction (12 - 18 months)

If the Wind Farm 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 (40 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, parent company guarantee or another financial instrument is put in place before construction starts to cover this cost.

The project team

Shannon Aitchison

Project Manager

Scott Vallance

Principal Project Manager

Seumas Skinner

Community Liaison Manager

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