Lochmailing Farm

A small wind planning package was delivered for Lochmailing, an arable farm in Dumfries.

Objective:

Lochmailing Farm is an arable farm lying within Eskdalemuir. The farm was looking to install a small wind turbine to export energy produced back to the grid. A planning application was submitted and granted for the property.

Outcome:

A planning application was submitted for a small turbine with a maximum output of 15kW. Initial information was provided to the client in view of a 10kW turbine but as the site is within Eskdalemuir a maximum of 15kW would be considered acceptable by the Ministry of Defence in this location.
Initially the client was advised of the suitability of a 10kW turbine but the local planning authority, Dumfries and Galloway Council, said they would consider up to a 15kW turbine.
A planning application was then submitted for a 15kW. Five objections were received relating to the visual impact of the turbine.
Through negotiating with the planners and the client ICE Renewables were able to relocate (micro-site) the turbine accordingly. This resulted in the application being approved.