ASH has worked in the wind energy sector for over a decade helping our clients gain consent for large and small onshore wind developments throughout the UK
Our commissions range geographically from the Cornish borders to the hills of Shetland, varying in size from single turbine schemes to major commercial developments including wind farm extensions and repowering developments.
Our Wind Energy Experience
Our role in wind energy projects spans the whole development process, from inception/feasibility, through options appraisal, screening/scoping, site layout and design iteration, environmental assessment (including cumulative assessment, Residential Visual Amenity Assessment (RVAA) and turbine lighting assessment) and expert witness at public inquiries/planning appeals. We have also coordinated applications and provided LVIA inputs into Section 36c and Section 42 Applications to vary existing consents.
Some of our projects have been located within, or close to, sensitive landscapes (e.g. wild land), designated areas (National Parks, National Scenic Areas, Special Landscape Areas, AONBs) and also in close proximity to well-used recreational areas and populated areas, so we are fully aware of the challenges such projects face.
In our experience, good design supported by practical environmental solutions and close consultation, has provided reassurance to our consultees and the public to ensure projects located in, or near, sensitive locations can be developed without significant detriment.
We have a strong history of wind farm work with developers within Scotland and throughout the UK. We are familiar with the Scottish, English and Welsh planning systems and have an extensive knowledge of the current legislation, policy and guidance as a result of being part of multi-disciplinary teams working on small-to-medium and large scale wind developments.
Wind Energy Projects
Stronelairg Wind Farm
ASH undertook an Environmental Impact Assessment and produced an Environmental Statement for Stronelairg Wind Farm.
Strathy North and South Wind Farms
ASH was commissioned to carry out landscape and visual impact assessment on two adjacent major wind farm proposals in Sutherland.
Tangy Wind Farm Extension and Repowering
SSE appointed ASH to undertake landscape and visual impact assessments for Tangy wind farm on the Kintyre peninsula.
Gordonbush Wind Farm Extension
ASH coordinated the environmental impact assessment and environmental statement for the planned extension to Gordonbush Wind Farm.
Viking Wind Farm
In 2006 the Viking Energy partnership appointed ASH to carry out a Landscape and Visual impact assessment for a major wind farm development on the Shetland Isles.
Middle Muir Wind Farm
ASH provided landscape and visual impact assessment services for the proposed 15 turbine Middle Muir Wind Farm.
Whitelaw Brae Wind Farm
ASH provided landscape and visual impact assessment services for the proposed 14 turbine wind farm.
East Youlstone Wind Turbines
ASH carried out Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment and stood as Expert Witness for the East Youlstone wind turbine proposal.
Find out more
We’re always happy to answer your questions. If you’d like to find out more about the services we can offer for your project, you can email us on info@ashglasgow.com or call 0141 227 3388.
