Project News

Planning Application for Abhainn Dubh Wind Farm submitted to Energy Consents Unit

2nd June 2023

Abhainn Dubh Ltd. has submitted a Planning Application under Section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 to the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit (ECU) seeking consent for the Abhainn Dubh Wind Farm. This application also applies for a direction under Section 57(2) of the Town and County Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 for planning permission for the development to be granted.

The consultation period for the planning application commences on 6 June 2023 and will run until 13 July 2023. Any persons wishing to make a formal representation should do so by contacting the ECU on their website, by email or by post, quoting the application reference ECU00004732. Full contact details are available at www.energyconsents.scot

We also continue to welcome comments and feedback on our proposals at any stage of the application, although please note these will not count as formal representations. Comments can be submitted via the Contact Page. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the proposals with a member of the project team, please do not hesitate to contact us.

A copy of the full Abhainn Dubh Wind Farm planning application can be found here.

Abhainn Dubh Wind Farm proposals put out to public consultation

18th August 2022

Proposals for a wind farm in Abhainn Dubh on a site located approximately 4.5km west of Evanton, 5km north-east of Strathpeffer and 4km north-west of Dingwall are being put out to public consultation.

Consultation about the proposals will include two public exhibitions taking place in three different areas around the site. The dates, times and locations for the events will be as follows:

  • Victoria Diamond Jubilee Hall, Hermitage St, Evanton, Dingwall IV16 9YG
    • 15th September – 11-2pm
    • 6th October – 11-2pm
  • Strathpeffer Community Centre, School Road, Strathpeffer IV14 9AG
    • 15th September – 11-2pm
    • 6th October – 11-2pm
  • Dingwall Community Centre, Tulloch St, Dingwall IV15 9JZ
    • 15th September – 3-6pm
    • 6th October – 3-6pm