Lauderdale Wind Farms
Mostly within Lauderdale Community Council's area, but including
some others within the River Leader's watershed.
Existing
Toddleburn (Near Oxton). Refused by SBC, SG appointed reporter accepted it on appeal.
Complaints about noise from residents.
Longpark (Wooplaw and Halkburn). Refused by SBC by unanimous votes of Planning Committee, overturned by SG.
Complaints from residents.
Threatened
Allanshaws (Shaw Park): nine 100m turbines, application with SBC
View details here
Corsbie Moor (Legerwood and Corsbie) - E.on. Application
under consideration by SBC.
More here.
Brunta Hill (Spottiswood) 11 turbines - PNE Wind:
Girthgate (Whitlaw) 3km west of Lauder: Lauderdale CC informed 10/1/11 of proposal for
thirtyfive 133.m turbines. Lead developer is inaptly names Community Windpower Ltd, a
commercial company with no local involvement. Application direct to Scottish Government expected late 2012.
Others involved: Lomond Energy Ltd and Muirhall Energy Ltd. Site plan.
Cathpair: Now joint application with Girthgate above.
Rowantree: Between Toddleburn and Lauder.
Appeal by developer in public enquiry finished in July, Reporter will recommend by end of year.
See SG web site
Muircleugh: Near Longpark. Two 125m turbines, planning application Dec 2010. Objection
lodged by LPG. Application withdrawn following critical landscape impact report from
SBC. Resubmitted, withdrawn again.
Sell Moor: Refused by SBC but now re-emerging as Muircleugh and Allanshaws above.