Giant's Burn Wind Farm

About Giant's Burn Wind Farm

Giant's Burn Wind Farm is a proposed new wind farm located approximately 2.5km to the north-west of Dunoon and 1.9km south-west of Sandbank within the Argyll and Bute Council Area.

The proposal for Giant's Burn Wind Farm is at an early stage and currently consists of up to 9 turbines with a maximum blade tip height of up to 200 meters. To maximise the potential of the green energy produced by any future development battery storage is also being considered within the proposal.

The first exhibitions ran from 15 April to 5 May 2024. Around 400 people attended the events in Innellan, Dunoon, Kilmun and Cove. We'd like to thank everyone who provided feedback either at the events, online or through postal feedback form.

This website will provide information and updates about the project as it develops, as well as providing you with the opportunity to ask questions and give your views.

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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, Argyll and Bute Council and other statutory and non-statutory bodies on the level of study required (known as "Scoping").

Scoping is sent to local and neighbouring Community Councils and consultees such as NatureScot, SEPA and Historic Environment Scotland. Environmental baseline studies are undertaken by competent experts which form the Environmental Impact Assessment. 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 - 24 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 available on this project website.

Any interested parties and statutory consultees such as the local Councils can formally comment on the application.
Stage 4: Construction (12 - 18 months)

If Giant's Burn 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 (c.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 a community fund is active throughout the lifetime of the project for worthwhile community initiatives. In addition to community benefit, if there is interest within the community we are happy to explore shared ownership opportunities.
Stage 6: Decommissioning (12 months)

At the end of the planning period, turbines are removed or an option could be taken to repower the project. Financial provision, is put in place before construction starts to cover this cost.

The project team

Iain Robertson

Head of Development Services

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Kirsty Clarke

Senior Project Manager - Wind

Suzy Kerr

Community Liaison Manager

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