Wind Farm (Generating station of >50 < 100 MW Capacity )
663896
Application for construction and operation of a wind farm within The Highland Council Planning Authority area comprising of eight wind turbines, six having a maximum tip height of 180 m and two having a maximum tip height of 200 m, along with a combined installed capacity of up to 66 MW.
Associated infrastructure including:
- Foundations supporting each wind turbine.
- A network of approximately 5064 km of on-site access tracks, including upgrades to existing tracks, new tracks, and associated watercourse crossings and drainage.
- A network of underground cables to connect the turbines to a distribution substation.
- Transformer/switchgear housings located adjacent to turbines.
- Temporary wind farm construction compound areas, laydown areas and car parking.
- Substation compound with a control building with closed-circuit television mast(s) and communication mast(s).
- Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility of up to 30 MW capacity.
- Borrow pit search areas.
- Habitat and biodiversity enhancement measures.
- Forestry works (if required).
Ancillary development will include:
- Health and Safety and other directional site signage
- Aviation warning lighting to comply with Article 222 of the UK Air Navigation Order (ANO 2016)
14 Mar 2025