Extensive design work following consultation on landscape and visual issues as well as radar, hydrogeological and technical matters has been carried out, resulting in a compact, cohesive layout of five turbines for this site in Fife. The scale of this settled and cultivated landscape has been reflected in the choice of turbine size, and the potential visual effects experienced from a number of sensitive locations have influenced the proposal which was submitted to Fife Council in May 2007.

Labels: application, Gathercauld, Windfarms

The practice has been engaged by EnergieKontor to prepare the Environmental Impact Assessment for their latest wind energy scheme in Fife. The project at Gathercauld involves the development of up to 13 wind turbines on land to the east of the village of Ceres. Stephenson Halliday are lead consultants providing detailed landscape and visual assessment, a planning statement and overall coordination of the preparation of the Environmental Statement.

Labels: Commission, Gathercauld, Windfarms