Planning submission
RES has now submitted a Section 36 application for consent to the Scottish Government for a 14-turbine wind farm proposal at Blair Hill, approximately 2.7 km north of Newton Stewart in Dumfries and Galloway. The project could create a £165 million boost for the local economy.
The submission follows detailed site assessment work and extensive public consultation that has helped build our understanding of the site, identify key constraints and inform the design.
We have made a number of key design changes, including the reduction of turbine numbers from 22 to 14. A comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) captures the findings.
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The Thieves Standing Stones, Blair Hill
You can view electronic copies of the application here or on the Energy Consents Unit’s (ECU) website by searching for application ECU00004878 at https://www.energyconsents.scot/ApplicationSearch.aspx.
In addition, hard copies of the documentation are available at the following locations during normal opening hours for public viewing:
- Newton Stewart Library, Church Street, Newton Stewart, DG8 6ER
- John McNeillie Library, Wigtown County Buildings, Wigtown, DG8 9JH
Post Submission Drop In Events
Following feedback from the local community, we held two post submission information drop-in events, in March 2025, in Newton Stewart and Wigtown. These events offered an opportunity to view the application documentation and have any questions answered by the team.The information presented, at the drop-in sessions, is available to view here.