July 22, 2015
Scotland

Plans for Girthgate wind farm are shelved by developer

Borders wind farm plans withdrawn | BBC News | 22 July 2015 | www.bbc.co.uk

An energy company has shelved plans to build 24 wind turbines near the Southern Upland Way.

Community Windpower wanted to develop a site at Girthgate, between Lauder and Stow.

Scottish Borders Council opposed the application and the bid was referred to the Scottish government’s directorate of planning appeals.

A hearing was due to take place in September but the firm has withdrawn their appeal.