Further to the notice of an application for consent to construct and operate a wind farm scheme located immediately to the north west of Whitelee Windfarm, of 12 MW comprising of 5 turbines with a ground to blade tip height of 111 metres.

Notice is hereby given that ScottishPower Renewables (“the Company”) has been refused consent by Scottish Ministers to construct and operate a wind generated power station known as Whitelee Extension Phase 3, together with planning permission under section 57(2) of the Town & Country Planning Act (Scotland) 1997.

Copies of the decision statement and related documentation can be obtained from:

Energy Consents Unit, Scottish Government, 4th Floor, 5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw, Glasgow G2 8LU

Or by email from Econsents_admin@gov.scot

Or on the Energy Consents website: www.energyconsents.scot

Copies of the decision statement and related documentation have been made available to East Ayrshire Council to be made available for public inspection by being placed on the planning register.