Earlsburn Wind Farm Extension
Site Location
Project Description
Naturalis Energy Developments Limited (NEDL), a joint venture company created by Renantis UK and REG Power Management Ltd, submitted an application to the Scottish Government Energy Consents Unit (ECU) in December 2022, under Section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 seeking consent to construct and operate a wind farm on land approximately 2.2km south of Gargunnock near Stirling (4km to the centre of the Site). The proposed wind farm comprises 11 wind turbines with a ground to blade tip height of 180 metres with a Battery Energy Storage System and associated infrastructure. The project reference is ECU00004510 and all documents relating to the planning submission can be viewed on the ECU’s website
Copies of the full Section 36 application documents are also available to download below.
Hard copies of the full EIA Report are subject to a charge of £1,000 and are available on request (telephone 0141 418 0471 or email earlsburnextension@rsk.co.uk) Individual volumes of the EIA Report are subject to a cost of £750 and are available on request. A digital version of the EIA Report can also be obtained for £15 per copy on USB drive. Hard copies of the non-technical summary are available free of charge. If you have any questions on the proposal or would like any further information, please contact earlsburn@pagodapr.com
Representations on the project closed on 22 March 2023, although Ministers may consider representations received after this date.
Section 36 Public Notice [download]
Application Documents
Volume 1 - Non-Technical Summary
Volume 2 - Main Text
Chapter 02: Planning and Energy Policy
Chapter 03: Site Selection and Design Evolution
Chapter 04: Project Description
Chapter 05: Construction, Operation and Decommissioning
Chapter 06: Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment
Chapter 09: Geology, Hydrogeology, Hydrology and Peat
Chapter 10: Cultural Heritage and Archaeology
Chapter 11: Traffic and Transportation
Chapter 12: Noise and Vibration
Chapter 13: Aviation and Radar
Chapter 14: Socia-Economic Impact Assessment
Volume 3a - Figures
Figure 1.1 - Site Location Plan
Figure 1.2 - Application Boundary
Figure 1.3 - Site Aerial Context
Figure 3.1 - Design Iterations
Figure 3.2 - Design Iteration Through the Garden
Figure 3.3 - Environmental Considerations
Figure 4.2 - Indicative Wind Turbine Elevation
Figure 4.3 - Indicative External Transformer
Figure 4.4 - Indicative Turbine Foundation
Figure 4.5 - Indicative Crane Hardstanding
Figure 4.6 - Indicative Construction Compound
Figure 4.7 - Indicative Control Room
Figure 4.8 - Site Access Details
Figure 4.9 - Indicative Track Details
Figure 4.10 - Indicative Cable Trench Details
Figure 4.11 - Indicative Battery Energy Storage
Figure 4.12 - Indicative Switching Station
Figure 4.13a - GDL Crossing - Option C Swept Path Sheet 1
Figure 4.13b - GDL Crossing - Option C Swept Path Sheet 2
Figure 4.13c - GDL Crossing - Option C Swept Path Sheet 3
Figure 6.1 - Zone of Theoretical Visibility (Blade Tip) - Bare Ground
Figure 6.2 - Zone of Theoretical Visibility (Hub Height) - Bare Ground
Figure 6.3 - Zone of Theoretical Visibility with Screening Effect of Woodland and Settlement
Figure 6.4 - Landscape Planning Context
Figure 6.5 - Landscape Character
Figure 6.6 - Landscape Character with ZTV
Figure 6.7 - Topography and Landcover
Figure 6.8 - Recreational Receptors
Figure 6.9 - Cumulative Location Plan
Figure 6.10 - Cumulative ZTV Operational and Consented
Figure 6.11 - Existing Light Environment and Key Receptors
Figure 6.12 - Zone of Theoretical Visibility Aviation Tower Lights
Figure 6.13 - Zone of Theoretical Visibility Aviation Hub Lights
Figure 7.1 - Ecological Survey Areas
Figure 7.2 - Natural Heritage Designated Sites
Figure 7.3a - Phase 1 Habitats - Site Access
Figure 7.3b - Phase 1 Habitats - Site
Figure 7.4a - National Vegetation Classification - Site Access
Figure 7.4b - National Vegetation Classification - Site Access
Figure 7.4c - National Vegetation Classification - Site Access
Figure 7.4d - National Vegetation Classification - Site Access
Figure 7.4e - National Vegetation Classification - Site
Figure 7.4f - National Vegetation Classification - Site
Figure 7.4g - National Vegetation Classification - Site
Figure 7.5a - Protected Species Survey Results - Site Access
Figure 7.5b - Protected Species Survey Results - Site
Figure 7.6 - Bat Activity Survey Results
Figure 7.7 - Indicative Habitat Enhancement Areas
Figure 8.1a - Ornithological Survey Areas (Proposed Development)
Figure 8.1b - Ornithological Survey Areas (Adjacent Wind Farms)
Figure 8.2 - Relevant Designated Sites
Figure 8.3 - Breeding Bird Survey Results - Waders 2021-22
Figure 8.4a - Flight Activity by Target Species (Sep 2020 to Mar 2021)
Figure 8.4b - Flight Activity by Target Species (Apr to Aug 2021)
Figure 8.4c - Flight Activity by Target Species (Sep 2021 to Mar 2022)
Figure 8.4d - Flight Activity by Target Species (Apr to Aug 2022)
Figure 8.5a - Index of Red Kite Flight Activity (Sep 2020 to Mar 2021)
Figure 8.5b - Index of Red Kite Flight Activity (Apr to Aug 2021)
Figure 8.5c - Index of Red Kite Flight Activity (Sep 2021 to Mar 2022)
Figure 8.5d - Index of Red Kite Flight Activity (Apr to Aug 2022)
Figure 9.1b - Superficial Geology
Figure 9.4 - Hydrological Catchments
Figure 9.5 - Private Water Supplies
Figure 10.1 - Cultural Heritage Assets in the Inner Study Area
Figure 10.2 - Cultural Heritage Assets in the Outer Study Area
Figure 11.1 - Traffic Study Area
Figure 11.2 - Traffic Count Points
Figure 11.3 - Traffic Accident Data
Figure 11.4 - Construction Trip Generation
Figure 13.1 - Visual Flight Rules 250k Chart Extract
Figure 14.1 - Socio-Economic Tourism and Recreation Receptors Local
Figure 15.1 - Wind Farm Felling Areas
Figure 15.2 - Existing Forestry Breaks
Volume 3b – LVIA VPS and cover, contents page
Illustrative Viewpoint A - Flanders Moss
Illustrative Viewpoint B - B9124 West of Cowe
Illustrative Viewpoint C - Conic Hill
Illustrative Viewpoint D - Ben Ledi
Illustrative Viewpoint E - Touch Road
Volume 3c – CHVPs and cover, contents page
Volume 4 - Technical Appendices
Volume 4 - 5.1 - Schedule of Environmental Commitments
Volume 4 - 6.3 - Landscape Sensitivity
Volume 4 - 6.4 - Viewpoint Analysis
Volume 4 - 6.5 - Sequential Wirelines – A811 & A873
Volume 4 - 6.6 - Shelloch VP12
Volume 4 - 6.7 - Effects Less than Moderate
Volume 4 - 6.9 - Residential Visual Amenity Assessment
Volume 4 - 7.1 - Ecological Desk Study and Survey Results
Volume 4 - 7.2 - Outline Species Protection Plans
Volume 4 - 8.1 - Ornithological Desk Study and Survey Report
Volume 4 - 8.2 - Collision Risk Modelling Report
Volume 4 - 8.3 - Outline Bird Protection Plan
Volume 4 - 9.1 - Peat Slide Risk Assessment
Volume 4 - 9.2 - Outline Peat Management Plan
Volume 4 - 9.3 - Borrow Pit Assessment
Volume 4 - 9.4 - Groundwater Dependent Terrestrial Ecosystem Assessment
Volume 4 - 9.5 - Drainage Impact and Watercourse Crossing Assessment
Volume 4 - 10.1 - Cultural Heritage Baseline S1 Settings Assessment
Volume 4 - 11.1 - Abnormal Route Load Assessment
Volume 4 - 11.2 - Construction Traffic Management Plan
Volume 4 - 13.1 - Aviation Lighting Assessment