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Welcome to Coille Beith Wind Farm

Coille Beith Wind Farm is a new wind farm proposal for an area of land south of the River Oykel, and approximately 15km south-west of Lairg.

Our scoping request proposes a maximum of 19 turbines with a height of up to 200m to tip, with the number of turbines likely to be reduced as we receive results from our on-going surveys, carry out our Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and receive feedback from statutory consultees and the local community.

We look forward to announcing our community consultation soon, which will allow us to gather feedback and to refine these proposals ahead of our full planning application in 2025.

Scoping for Coille Beith Wind Farm was submitted to the Scottish Government Energy Consents Unit (ECU) in July 2024 (ref. ECU00005173). All related documents can be found on the ECU website and in our Project Documents section.

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Stage 1: Site Selection (12 months)

Extensive research to identify suitable sites. No public engagement is carried out during this time because the site may not pass the criteria required.
Stage 2: Pre-Planning (12 - 18 months)

Request the view of Highland Council on the level of study required (known as "Scoping"). Sometimes an application for a Met Mast is submitted to measure wind speed at the site.

A project evolves using information gained from site studies, public feedback and engagement with statutory consultees.
Stage 3: Submit Planning Application, and Decision (12 months)

An application is submitted to the Highland Council, accompanied by a comprehensive EIA Report showing the results of all studies undertaken. This is publicly available information.

Members of the public and statutory consultees can formally comment on the application.
Stage 4: Construction (12 - 18 months

If 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 (up to 50 years)

Turbines are managed by an on-site maintenance team, and operation is controlled by detailed planning conditions. A community fund is active throughout to support worthwhile community initiatives.
Stage 6: Decommissioning (12 months)

At the end of the planning period, turbines are removed and the site restored. A financial bond is in place to cover this cost.

The project team

Fraser Clarke

Project Manager

Seumas Skinner

Community Liaison Manager

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