Project information
| Country | Scotland |
| Location | Near Carsphairn, Dumfries & Galloway |
| Generating capacity | up to 99MW |
| Number of turbines | 15 |
| Project progress | In-planning |
RWE originally received planning consent from East Ayrshire Council and Dumfries and Galloway Council in February and June 2018 respectively for the construction of nine turbines – Lorg Wind Farm. The site is located between Carsphairn (approx. 11km to the south west) and Sanquhar (approx. 12.3km to the North East) and New Cumnock is approx. 10km north.
Latest Update
RWE has now submitted Additional Information (known as an FEI Report) to Scottish Ministers which includes information relating to the reduction in turbines and in response to consultee comments. RWE has also requested 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.
Online copies of the documents can be viewed via the button below.
Hard copies of the FEI Report are available for public viewing at:
Carsphairn Shop & Tearoom
Carrick House,
Carsphairn,
Dumfries and Galloway,
DG7 3TQ
Mon-Fri: 09:00-14:00; Sat 10:00-14:00
Hillview Leisure Centre,
Kirkland Drive,
Kelloholm,
Kirkconnel,
DG4 6ST
Mon-Tues: 14:00-21:00;
Weds-Thurs: 09:30-12:00;
14:00-21:00 Fri: 09:30-12:00
Dalmellington Community Centre 38 Ayr Rd,
Dalmellington,
KA6 7SJ
09:00-16:00; 18:00-20:00
New Cumnock Bowling Club
31-33 Castle
New Cumnock
Cumnock
Ayrshire
KA18 4AN
Mon-Sat 10:00 - 20:00
All previous representations received by Scottish Ministers in relation to the application remain valid. Any new representations to the application may be submitted 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, 8LU.
All representations should be received not later than 31st August 2024, although Ministers may consider representations received after this date.