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Hands Off Our Hills has been made aware that RES are preparing to submit their application in regards to BLAIR HILL Wind Farm BY THE END OF FEBRUARY 2025<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The proposed Blair Hill Wind Farm<\/strong> aims to introduce 14 industrial-scale wind turbines<\/strong> near Newton Stewart<\/strong>, with 12 turbines reaching a height of 250 metres<\/strong> and two standing at 210 metres<\/strong>. The site is located 2.5 km north-east of Newton Stewart<\/strong>, with its central coordinates approximately at Easting 241826, Northing 241826<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to their towering height and strategic positioning<\/strong>, these turbines could be visible from over 35 km away<\/strong>, depending on topography, existing structures, and vegetation. The potential landscape and visual impact of this development will be a major concern for the local community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HOOH’s Response: A Detailed Review and Strong Objection<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As part of our commitment to protecting Dumfries and Galloway\u2019s natural landscape<\/strong>, Hands Off Our Hills (HOOH)<\/strong> will conduct a comprehensive review<\/strong> of the Blair Hill Wind Farm proposal. We will meticulously analyse the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), planning documents, and technical reports to identify key issues<\/strong> and submit a robust formal objection<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, we will equip our members with objection templates, guides, and submission tools<\/strong> to help individuals formally oppose this development. Every objection counts<\/strong>, and we strongly encourage the local community to take part in the process by submitting their concerns to the Scottish Government\u2019s Energy Consents Unit (ECU)<\/strong> and Dumfries and Galloway Council<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay Informed & Get Involved<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Please do not submit<\/strong> any objections until the application is officially live. Both the Energy Consents Unit (ECU)<\/strong> and Dumfries and Galloway Council<\/strong> will automatically reject premature submissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We will provide clear guidance on the appropriate time to submit your objection. Please stay tuned for updates via our website and Facebook page<\/strong> to ensure your objection is valid and counted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Important Reference Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Blair Hill Wind Farm Proposal Reference:<\/strong> ECU00004878<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • This reference number must be included in all objections submitted to the Energy Consents Unit (ECU)<\/strong> and Dumfries and Galloway Council<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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