Notice is hereby given that Additional Information (“AI”) has been submitted to Scottish Ministers by Renewable Energy Systems Ltd relating to an application made in March 2021 under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 and for a direction under section 57(2) of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 to construct and operate a wind farm with a rated capacity of more than 50 MW. The proposed development comprises up to 16 turbines with a blade to tip height of 149.9 metres. The proposal is subject to Environmental Impact Assessment.

The AI comprises an updated Outline Habitat Management Plan, which describes the proposed habitat management at the proposed development.

The AI can be viewed on the DPEA website at www.dpea.scotland.gov.uk under reference WIN-270-16 and on the application website at http://www.cairnduhie-windfarm.co.uk/revised-proposal/planning-application/.

Copies of the AI may be obtained from RES Ltd, 120 Govan Road, Pacific Quay, Glasgow, G51 1PQ at a charge of £15 per hard copy and free of charge on DVD/CD/USB.

Any person who wishes to make representation to Scottish ministers about the AI should do so in writing on or before 16th January 2023 (quoting reference WIN-270-16) to Ms Audrey Devoy, Planning and Environmental Appeals Division, Ground Floor, Hadrian House, Callendar Business Park, Falkirk, FK1 1XR or by email to Audrey.Devoy@gov.scot.

Written or emailed representation should be dated, clearly stating the name, full return email and postal address of those making representations. Only comments on the AI will be accepted and all previous representation made in respect of the application shall continue to be taken into consideration.

Any subsequent additional information which is submitted by the developer may be subjected to further public notice in this manner and representations may, at that time, be submitted by similar means.

The Scottish Ministers shall consider the application in accordance with section 36 and Schedule 8 of the Electricity Act 1989 and have caused a Public Local Inquiry (“PLI”) to be held by two duly appointed Reporters who shall report to them following the inquiry. The Scottish Ministers will determine the application for consent by either consenting to it, with or without conditions attached, or by refusing the application for consent.

DPEA collect information if you take part in the planning process, use DPEA websites, send correspondence to DPEA or attend a webcast. To find out more about what information is collected, how the information is used and managed please read the DPEA’s privacy notice - https://www.gov.scot/publications/planning-and-environmental-appeals-division-privacy-notice/.