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Highland councillors asked to oppose Skye wind farm revamp

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Highland councillors have been asked to oppose a planned modernisation of a wind farm on Skye.

Developer Renantis has proposed removing 12 turbines at Ben Aketil Wind Farm and replacing them with nine new ones. It also intends to build a battery storage scheme.

The new turbines could have a maximum blade tip height of 200m (656ft) – twice the height of the existing machines.

Highland Council planning officers said “re-powering” the 18-year-old wind farm near Dunvegan would have adverse environmental and visual impacts.

Renantis has been asked for comment.

It has offered an alternative plan for slightly smaller turbines, 180m (591ft), according to a report due the council’s north planning applications committee.

Council officials have recommended the committee raise an objection.

They said the development could affect peatland habitats and spoil views along an area of “dynamic coastline” in north west Skye.

The officers also raised concerns about a “detrimental impact” on the setting of historic Dunvegan Castle’s gardens.

Highland Council previously opposed the plans in 2024 when it was consulted by the Scottish government.

The proposals are due to be considered by a public local inquiry later this year.


BBC News

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