Notice is hereby given that Blarghour Wind Farm Ltd, (company registration number 09171723) 22 – 24 King Street, Maidenhead Berkshire, SL6 1EF has applied to the Scottish Ministers for consent under Section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 to construct and operate a wind farm at Blarghour (Central Grid Reference 204000, 714000). Blarghour Wind Farm Ltd has also applied for a direction under Section 57(2) of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 that planning permission for the development be deemed to be granted.

The installed capacity of the proposed generating station would be in excess of 50 MW comprising 17 turbines with a ground to blade tip height of up to 136.5 metres. The proposed development is subject to Environmental Impact Assessment and an Environmental Statement has been produced.

Blarghour Wind Farm Ltd at the request of the Scottish Ministers has now submitted additional information to the Scottish Ministers relating to ornithology, peat, peatland habitat, protection of the water environment and private water supplies.

Copies of the additional information are available for public inspection in person, free of charge at

The additional information can also be viewed at the Scottish Government Library at Victoria Quay, Edinburgh, EH6 6QQ; on the application website at (www. blarghourwindfarm.co.uk); or at www.energyconsents.scot.

Copies of the additional information may be obtained from Blarghour Wind Farm Ltd, contact 0141 202 0625 or email info@blarghourwindfarm.co.uk) at a charge of £50 hard copy and £10 on CD.

Any representations to the application may be submitted via the Energy Consents Unit website at www.energyconsents.scot/Register.aspx; by email to the Scottish Government, Energy Consents Unit mailbox at representations@gov.scot; or by post to the Scottish Government, Energy Consents Unit, 4th Floor, 5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw, Glasgow, G2 8LU, identifying the proposal and specifying the grounds for representation.

Written or emailed representations should be dated, clearly stating the name (in block capitals), full return email and postal address of those making representations. Only representations sent by email to representations@gov.scot will receive acknowledgement.

All representations should be received not later than 8th April 2019 although the Scottish Ministers may consider representations received after this date.

Any subsequent additional information which is submitted by the developer will be subject to further public notice in this manner, and representations to such information will be accepted as per this notice.

As a result of a statutory objection from the relevant planning authority, or where the Scottish Ministers decide to exercise their discretion to do so, the Scottish Ministers can also cause a Public Local Inquiry (PLI) to be held.

Following examination of the environmental information, the Scottish Ministers will determine the application for consent in two ways:

• Consent the proposal, with or without conditions attached; or

• Reject the proposal.

Fair Processing Notice

The Scottish Government Energy Consents Unit processes consent applications and consultation representations under The Electricity Act 1989. During the process, to support transparency in decision making, the Scottish Government publishes online at www.energyconsents.scot. When making an email or paper representation you will automatically be opted in to its publication unless you choose to mark it as confidential. We may share your personal data with DPEA and local Planning Authorities but will not publish your personal data (e.g. your name and address) as this is removed beforehand in compliance with the Data Protection Act. Should you choose not to provide your personal data then your representation will only be considered by Scottish Ministers and not be shared for consideration with any other party. If you have any concerns about how your personal data is handled, please email us at: Econsents_admin@gov.scot or write to Energy Consents Unit, 4th Floor, 5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw, Glasgow, G2 8LU