110-metre meteorological mast at Land 1.5km Northwest Of North Shortcleugh Farm B7040 From Elvanfoot To Leadhills Elvanfoot Biggar

“Installation of a 110m Tall Meteorological Mast for a Temporary Period of up to 5 years…”

“Site Description 2.1. The application site is an area of land that is approximately 2.2 miles north east of Leadhills and 1.8m west of Elvanfoot. The landscape surrounding the site consists of grassy hills. The site itself isn’t located at the summit but occupies a relatively flat section within the slope.”

“The area around the proposed site is a designated South Lanarkshire Special Landscape Area, Leadhills and Lowther Hills, with the site location bearing an importance to the Natural and Historic Environment. The site will be a distance of approximately 0.7miles north from the B7040.”

“Relevant Planning History 4.1. The site has no relevant planning history.”

“The mast, if approved, would be installed for a period of up to 5 years to allow for collection of adequate wind speed and directional information. The purpose of a meteorological mast is to obtain additional data at this location which is considered to be acceptable and comply with the relevant policies in the development plan.”

“Conclusion 10.11. The proposed meteorological mast complies with Policies 1, 2, 3 and 14 of the National Planning Framework 4 and Policies 2, 4, 5 and NHE16 and GBRA1 of the South Lanarkshire Local Development Plan 2. The proposed mast would have a minimal visual or detrimental impact on the landscape character in the short-term and, as a result, no other material considerations would justify the refusal of planning permission.”

“Consultations 6.1. Roads Development Management Team – No objection, subject to conditions linked to a Traffic Management Plan and Brush Motor. Response: Noted.”

“Ministry of Defence (MOD) – No objection subject to conditions. Response: Noted.”

“Landscape • Harm to the local ecosystem, landscape and visual amenity • Concerns regarding peatland damage • Damage to the special landscape characteristics of this area…”

“Other Matters • Negative impact on mental health. • Concerns regarding MOD and flight path safety • Objection to this proposal as it might relate to future proposed wind farm developments.”

“P/25/0640 for Installation of a 110 Metre Tall Meteorological Mast for a Temporary Period of up to 5 Years at Land 1.5km Northwest of North Shortcleugh Farm, B7040 From Elvanfoot to Leadhills, Elvanfoot, Biggar A report dated 8 September 2025 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) was submitted on planning application P/25/0640 by Renewco Power for the installation of a 110 metre tall meteorological mast for a temporary period of up to 5 years at land…”

“The Committee decided: that planning application P/25/0640 by Renewco Power for the installation of a 110 metre tall meteorological mast for a temporary period of up to 5 years at land 1.5km northwest of North Shortcleugh Farm, B7040 from Elvanfoot to Leadhills, Elvanfoot, Biggar be granted subject to the conditions specified in the Executive Director’s report.”