Knockcronal Wind FarmPlans, decision and timeline
A section 36 consent in Scotland in South Ayrshire. Large electricity generating stations in Scotland (over 50 MW) are consented by the Scottish Ministers under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989, not by the local council.
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Where it is in the process
- Pre-application
- Submitted
- Pre-examination
- Examination
- Recommendation
- Decision due
- Approved
Who decides, and how to have your say
Large electricity generating stations in Scotland (over 50 MW) are consented by the Scottish Ministers under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989, not by the local council.
Anyone can make a representation to the Scottish Government's Energy Consents Unit while the application is being considered. The planning authority is consulted, and if it objects a public inquiry is held.
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The site
No boundary has been published yet; the dot marks the project's location.
What is proposed
wind 59.4 MW + battery · 4.8 km south of Straiton and 17.4 km east of Girvan, Maybole
Other national projects nearby
Projects within 10 km. Inspectors are asked to consider the combined effect of schemes close together.
- Carrick Windfarm · Onshore wind · 4.3 km awaySubmitted
- Carrick Windfarm · Battery storage · 4.3 km awayRefused
- Sclenteuch Wind Farm - Wind Farm · Onshore wind · 875 ha · 4.8 km awayApproved
- Sclenteuch Wind Farm · Battery storage · 875 ha · 4.8 km awayApproved
- Knockkippen Wind, Solar & Battery Farm · Onshore wind · 9.3 km awayApproved
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