Plans for Scottish Borders windfarm rejected for a third time

Permission for the original project – close to the boundary with Midlothian – was turned down by the council in February 2020 on the grounds of its “unacceptable significant adverse impacts on the landscape”.

The developers appealed against that decision and took the case to the Scottish government which confirmed the scheme should not proceed.

Revised plans were submitted which suggested moving the turbines away from the Lammersmuir and Moorfoot escarpment.

The new proposals also suggested the turbines been increased in size, to 149m (489ft).

A report to the planning committee recommended the approval of the new plans, despite widespread opposition locally, but councillors rejected them.