Appin Wind Farm

Public Exhibitions Announced for Appin Wind Farm

The proposed Appin Wind Farm is located in Dumfries and Galloway approximately, 12.5km to the west of Thornhill, 6.5km north west of Tynron and 6km north west of the village of Moniaive.

Following our first Public Exhibition for the proposed project in 2022, we have carried out further studies and listened to initial feedback.

Public Exhibition Now Live

We are hosting our second round of public exhibitions in-person and online from 17 February to 9 March 2025.

The project team will be on hand to answer any questions and listen to feedback.

More information about the in-person public exhibitions are detailed below.

Date	Location	Time
Wednesday 26 February	Glencairn Memorial Institute, Monaive	2pm to 7pm
Thursday 27 February	Lagwyne Hall, Carsphairn	9am to 1pm
Thursday 27 February	Tynron Parish Hall, Tynron	3pm to 7pm

For those unable to attend the in-person event we encourage you to visit our online event on the project webpage. All the information displayed at the in-person event will be available.

If the project is consented, we will be able to provide more households with carbon free electricity, heat and transport in the future, helping Scotland to meet our Net Zero emissions target by 2045.

You can view the Scoping Request documents here or find out more about the project by taking time to read our Frequently Asked Questions or by getting in touch.

We look forward to hearing your thoughts on the project which you can do by filling in the feedback form on the Get in touch page.

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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 Dumfries and Galloway 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.
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 Appin 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 (50 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.

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Stage 2: Pre-Planning (6 - 12 months)

Stage 3: Submit Planning Application, and Decision (12 months)

Stage 4: Construction (12 - 18 months)

Stage 5: Operation (50 years)

Stage 6: Decommissioning (12 months)

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Project updates

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Project timeline

Stage 1: Site Selection (12 months)

Stage 2: Pre-Planning (6 - 12 months)

Stage 3: Submit Planning Application, and Decision (12 months)

Stage 4: Construction (12 - 18 months)

Stage 5: Operation (50 years)

Stage 6: Decommissioning (12 months)

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