Slope re-profiling and hardstanding at Mill Rig Wind Farm On Land To The North-west Of Muirkirk And South-east Of Darvel

“Re-profiling of slope and construction of hardstanding on land adjacent to highway to enable delivery of wind turbines to Mill Rig Wind Farm…”

“Site Description 2.1. The site comprises a grassed slope which contains a small number of trees and bushes at the eastern entrance to Strathaven. It lies on the inside bend of the north side of the A71 and extends to some 0.17ha in area.”

“Works recently commenced on site in connection with the implementation of an earlier planning permission reference P/25/0416. These works were halted after it was found the approved scheme could not be implemented due to adverse ground conditions.”

“Description of Proposed Development 3.1. This planning application has been submitted to address adverse ground conditions that were found during works to implement an earlier detailed planning permission involving the re-profiling of a section of the slope within the site.”

“The proposed development is directly associated with the construction of the approved Mill Rig Wind Farm and will facilitate the delivery of component parts to be used in connection with this wind farm development.”

“In respect of the points raised within the various letters of objection, the following responses are made. In terms of road safety issues, the Council’s roads service has offered no objection to the proposed development, with it being further noted that the proposed works will increase the ease at which wind farm component parts can manoeuvre through this section of roadway, this being in the best interests of road traffic safety.”

“Consultations 6.1. Roads Development Management Team – Following a review of the technical studies submitted with the application they have no objection to the proposed development subject to conditions. Response: Noted.”

“Representations 7.1. Following the carrying out of neighbour notification 21 letters of representation have been submitted in respect of the proposed development. These comprise 1 neutral response, 9 objections and 11 noting support.”

“The proposed development will give rise to road safety issues. • The proposed development will generate unacceptable levels of noise nuisance. • The proposed development will result in a loss of trees. • The proposed landscaping works are insufficient. • The proposed development will not generate any economic benefits for the local community.”

“The letters in support of the proposed development highlight that the proposed works will assist in the delivery of renewable energy projects which will assist in addressing the climate change crisis and aid the move towards net zero energy production.”

“Details of the proposed compensatory landscaping scheme shall be submitted to the Planning Authority for its written approval. The approved scheme shall then be implemented within two months of the completion of the development hereby approved.”

“The coarse granular fill material to be imported to the site shall be tested in accordance with Clause 636 of the Specification for Highway Works Series 600 and must achieve a minimum value of 37 0 for Effective Friction Angle. This testing process should be carried out by an independent laboratory, and the results should be submitted to the Planning Authority for approval prior to the material being used on the site.”

“P/25/1228 for Re-profiling of Slope and Construction of Hardstanding on Land Adjacent to Highway to Enable Delivery of Wind Turbines to Mill Rig Wind Farm at Land Opposite 54 and 56 Stonehouse Road (A71), Strathaven A report dated 16 February 2026 by the Executive Director (Community and Enterprise Resources) was submitted on planning application P/25/1228 by OnPath Energy for the re- profiling of a slope and construction of hardstanding on land adjacent to highway to enable…”

“The Committee decided: that planning application P/25/1228 by Onpath Energy for the re-profiling of a slope and construction of hardstanding on land adjacent to highway to enable delivery of wind turbines to Mill Rig Wind Farm at land opposite 54 and 56 Stonehouse Road (A71), Strathaven be granted subject to the conditions specified in the Executive Director’s report.”