Planning Consent: Kype Muir Extension was granted planning permission by the Scottish Government Energy Consents Unit on Friday 13 September 2019 and the decision notice can be found here and the Notice of Decision published in the Edinburgh Gazette (04.09.19) and East Kilbride News (09.10.19) can be found here.
Kype Muir Extension Variation Application – Additional Information February 2019
Banks Renewables (Harting Rig Wind Farm) Limited has now submitted additional information to Scottish Ministers, which includes information relating to landscape and visual effects in East Ayrshire and other environmental information consisting of the documents previously submitted with the application for consent to construct and operate the Kype Muir Wind Farm Extension.
Additional information relating to landscape and visual effects in East Ayrshire may be found in the following documents:
Kype Muir Wind Farm Extension Variation – Additional Information Report February 2019
Appendix 1 – Response to EAC comments 10 October 2018
KME S36C Response to EAC comments
TA4.2 Figure 2 – Comparative Wireline
TA4.4 Figure 9 – Lighting Pattern
Kype Muir Extension Variation Application – Consultation Response from EAC 26 August 2018
Appendix 2 – Supporting ZTV and Visuals
ZTV turbines visible to blade tip
Additional information consisting of the documents previously submitted with the application for consent to construct and operate the Kype Muir Wind Farm Extension may be found in the Kype Muir Wind Farm Extension Environmental Statement.
The decision notice for the Kype Muir Wind Farm Extension can be found here.
Kype Muir Extension Variation Application – July 2018
In September 2016 consent was granted for the Kype Muir Extension Wind Farm, located on Harting Rig to the east of Kype Muir Wind farm. Consent was granted for 15 turbines, eight turbines with a maximum blade height of 152m and seven turbines with a maximum blade tip height 132m. In order to maximise the wind farms efficiency, Banks Renewables are applying to South Lanarkshire Council to increase the height of the turbines
The proposed variation will:
- Increase the overall capacity of the proposed development
- Generate more renewable electricity from the same site
- Increase the efficiency of the proposed development
- Make a greater contribution to meeting Scottish Government targets for renewable energy generation and climate change
- Increase the value of the project and its subsequent contribution to the economy of South Lanarkshire and Scotland; and
- Increase the benefits available to the local community, including funding for the Connect2Renewables jobs and training initiative
Please find links to the Kype Muir Extension Variation Application below:
Volume 1
Statement
Environmental Impact Assessment Report
Drawings
Typical Wind Turbine Structure
Indicative Wind Turbine Foundation
Indicative Crane Pad Foundation
Appendices
Draft Construction Management Statement
LVIA Assessment of Viewpoints and Comparative Wirelines
Landscape and Visual Impact Residential Amenity
Landscape and Visual Impact Night Time Assessment
Updated Habitat and GWDTE Maps
Updated Bat Survey Technical Report
Updated Draft Habitat Management Plan
Carbon Balance Supporting Calculations
Draft Varied Description of Development
Volume 2
Chapter 4 – Landscape & Visual Impact Assessment Figures
FIGURE 4.1 – LOCAL CONTEXT AND CORE PATHS
FIGURE 4.2 – SITE LOCATION AND LANDSCAPE POLICY CONTEXT
FIGURE 4.3 – LANDSCAPE CHARACTER
FIGURE 4.5 – ZTV STUDY – INCLUDING WOODLANDS AND SETTLEMENTS
FIGURE 4.6 – ZTV STUDY – BARE GROUND
FIGURE 4.7 – ZTV STUDY – COMPARISON OF HUB HEIGHT VISIBILITY
FIGURE 4.8 – ZTV STUDY – COMPARISON OF TIP HEIGHT VISIBILITY
FIGURE 4.9.1 – VIEWPOINT 1 – KYPE RESERVOIR BASELINE PANORAMA EAST
FIGURE 4.9.1 – VIEWPOINT 1 – KYPE RESERVOIR BASELINE PANORAMA SOUTH
FIGURE 4.9.1 – VIEWPOINT 1 – KYPE RESERVOIR BASELINE PANORAMA WEST
FIGURE 4.9.2 – VIEWPOINT 2 – SOUTH KIRKWOOD PHOTOMONTAGE
FIGURE 4.9.2 – VIEWPOINT 2 – SOUTH KIRKWOOD BASELINE PANORAMA EAST
FIGURE 4.9.2 – VIEWPOINT 2 – SOUTH KIRKWOOD BASELINE PANORAMA SOUTH
FIGURE 4.9.2 – VIEWPOINT 2 – SOUTH KIRKWOOD WIRELINE
FIGURE 4.9.3 – VIEWPOINT 3 – SANDFORD BASELINE PANORAMA
FIGURE 4.9.3 – VIEWPOINT 3 – SANDFORD PHOTOMONTAGE
FIGURE 4.9.3 – VIEWPOINT 3 – SANDFORD WIRELINE
FIGURE 4.9.4 – VIEWPOINT 4 – B7086 AT DEADWATERS PANORAMA
FIGURE 4.9.4 – VIEWPOINT 4 – B7086 AT DEADWATERS WIRELINE
FIGURE 4.9.5 – VIEWPOINT 5 – A71 WEST OF STRATHAVEN BASELINE PANORAMA
FIGURE 4.9.5 – VIEWPOINT 5 – A71 WEST OF STRATHAVEN WIRELINE
FIGURE 4.9.6 – VIEWPOINT 6 – STRATHAVEN WAR MEMORIAL BASELINE PANORAMA
FIGURE 4.9.6 – VIEWPOINT 6 – STRATHAVEN WAR MEMORIAL PHOTOMONTAGE
FIGURE 4.9.6 – VIEWPOINT 6 – STRATHAVEN WAR MEMORIAL WIRELINE
FIGURE 4.9.7 – VIEWPOINT 7 – GILMOURTON BASELINE PANORAMA SE
FIGURE 4.9.7 – VIEWPOINT 7 – GILMOURTON BASELINE PANORAMA SW
FIGURE 4.9.7 – VIEWPOINT 7 – GILMOURTON PHOTOMONTAGE
FIGURE 4.9.7 – VIEWPOINT 7 – GILMOURTON WIRELINE
FIGURE 4.9.8 – VIEWPOINT 8 – A71 AT CALDERMILL BASELINE PANORAMA
FIGURE 4.9.8 – VIEWPOINT 8 – A71 AT CALDERMILL PHOTOMONTAGE
FIGURE 4.9.8 – VIEWPOINT 8 – A71 AT CALDERMILL WIRELINE
FIGURE 4.9.9 – VIEWPOINT 9 – LETHAME ROAD STRATHAVEN BASELINE PANORAMA
FIGURE 4.9.9 – VIEWPOINT 9 – LETHAME ROAD STRATHAVEN PHOTOMONTAGE
FIGURE 4.9.9 – VIEWPOINT 9 – LETHAME ROAD STRATHAVEN WIRELINE
FIGURE 4.9.10 – VIEWPOINT 10 – STONEHOUSE BASELINE PANORAMA
FIGURE 4.9.10 – VIEWPOINT 10 – STONEHOUSE PHOTOMONTAGE
FIGURE 4.9.10 – VIEWPOINT 10 – STONEHOUSE WIRELINE
FIGURE 4.9.11 – VIEWPOINT 11 – DRUMCLOG BASELINE PANORAMA
FIGURE 4.9.11 – VIEWPOINT 11 – DRUMCLOG PHOTOMONTAGE
FIGURE 4.9.11 – VIEWPOINT 11 – DRUMCLOG WIRELINE
FIGURE 4.9.12 – VIEWPOINT 12 – GLASSFORD BASELINE PANORAMA
FIGURE 4.9.12 – VIEWPOINT 12 – GLASSFORD WIRELINE
FIGURE 4.9.13 – VIEWPOINT 13 – LESMAHAGOW BASELINE PANORAMA
FIGURE 4.9.13 – VIEWPOINT 13 – LESMAHAGOW WIRELINE
FIGURE 4.9.14 – VIEWPOINT 14 – KIRKMUIRHILL BASELINE PANORAMA
FIGURE 4.9.14 – VIEWPOINT 14 – KIRKMUIRHILL WIRELINE
FIGURE 4.9.15 – VIEWPOINT 15 – CHAPELTON BASELINE PANORAMA
FIGURE 4.9.15 – VIEWPOINT 15 – CHAPELTON WIRELINE
FIGURE 4.9.16 – VIEWPOINT 16 – LOUDOUN HILL BASELINE PANORAMA
FIGURE 4.9.16 – VIEWPOINT 16 – LOUDOUN HILL WIRELINE
FIGURE 4.9.22 – VIEWPOINT 22 – B743 NORTHWEST OF SITE BASELINE PANORAMA SE
FIGURE 4.9.22 – VIEWPOINT 22 – B743 NORTHWEST OF SITE BASELINE PANORAMA SW
FIGURE 4.9.22 – VIEWPOINT 22 – B743 NORTHWEST OF SITE PHOTOMONTAGE
FIGURE 4.9.22 – VIEWPOINT 22 – B743 NORTHWEST OF SITE WIRELINE
Chapter 8 – Cultural Heritage Assessment Figures
FIGURE 8.1A – VIEWPOINT H1 – DUNGAVEL HILL CAIRN
FIGURE 8.1B – VIEWPOINT H1 – DUNGAVEL HILL CAIRN
FIGURE 8.2 – VIEWPOINT H2 – BURNBRAE BARROW
FIGURE 8.3 – VIEWPOINT H3 – AUCHENGILLOCH MONUMENT
TA4.2 – Viewpoint Description Figures
FIGURE 1 – COMPARATIVE WIRELINE VIEWPOINT 1 – KYPE RESERVOIR
FIGURE 2 – COMPARATIVE WIRELINE VIEWPOINT 2 – SOUTH KIRKWOOD
FIGURE 3 – COMPARATIVE WIRELINE VIEWPOINT 3 – SANDFORD
FIGURE 4 – COMPARATIVE WIRELINE VIEWPOINT 4 – B7086 AT DEADWATERS
FIGURE 5 – COMPARATIVE WIRELINE VIEWPOINT 5 – A71 WEST OF STRATHAVEN
FIGURE 6 – COMPARATIVE WIRELINE VIEWPOINT 6 – STRATHAVEN WAR MEMORIAL
FIGURE 7 – COMPARATIVE WIRELINE VIEWPOINT 7 – GILMOURTON
FIGURE 8 – COMPARATIVE WIRELINE VIEWPOINT 8 – A71 AT CALDERMILL
FIGURE 9 – COMPARATIVE WIRELINE VIEWPOINT 9 – LETHAME ROAD STRATHAVEN
FIGURE 10 – COMPARATIVE WIRELINE VIEWPOINT 10 – STONEHOUSE
FIGURE 11 – COMPARATIVE WIRELINE VIEWPOINT 11 – DRUMCLOG
FIGURE 12 – COMPARATIVE WIRELINE VIEWPOINT 12 – GLASSFORD
FIGURE 13 – COMPARATIVE WIRELINE VIEWPOINT 13 – LESMAHAGOW
FIGURE 14 – COMPARATIVE WIRELINE VIEWPOINT 14 – KIRKMUIRHILL
FIGURE 15 – COMPARATIVE WIRELINE VIEWPOINT 15 – CHAPELTON
FIGURE 16 – COMPARATIVE WIRELINE VIEWPOINT 16 – LOUDOUN HILL
FIGURE 22 – COMPARATIVE WIRELINE VIEWPOINT 22 – B743 NORTHWEST OF SITE
TA4.3 – Residential Amenity Description Figures
FIGURE 1 – RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES WITHIN 3KM
FIGURE 4 – AUCHENGILLOCH AND LAMBHILL LODGE
FIGURE 5 – SOUTH KIRKWOOD COTTAGE
TA4.4 – Night Time Assessment Figures
FIGURE 1 – LOCAL LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AND EXISTING LIGHT POLLUTION
FIGURE 2 – ZTV STUDY – 2000 CANDELA NACELLE LIGHT VISIBILITY
FIGURE 3 – ZTV STUDY – 32 CANDELA TOWER LIGHT VISIBILITY
FIGURE 4 – VIEWPOINT 5 – A71 WEST OF STRATHAVEN
FIGURE 5 – VIEWPOINT 7 – GILMOURTON
FIGURE 7 – NIGHT REFERENCE VIEWPOINT 1
FIGURE 8 – NIGHT REFERENCE VIEWPOINT 2