ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
The purpose of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is to investigate and mitigate any potential effects of a development on the natural, physical and human environment.
As part of a planning application we are required to carry out an EIA. Within an EIA, the potential impacts and effects of a development on human beings, fauna and flora; soil, water, air, climate, and the landscape; material assets and the cultural heritage; and the interaction between these factors, are examined and their significance assessed. Where necessary, mitigation measures to eliminate or reduce potential impacts are identified.
Photomontage showing the proposed layout of the Minnygap wind farm from the A701 near Kinnelknock.
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Photomontage showing the proposed layout of the Minnygap wind farm from SUW near Beattlock.
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Our EIA investigations at the Minnygap Wind Farm site are now complete. A report has been produced based on the EIA which is called the Environmental Statement (ES). The ES has been submitted with RES's planning application and is available for public inspection and comment. The non-technical summary of the ES can be downloaded below:
Non-Technical Summary [9Mb]
The planning application and ES will be available to view at the public exhibitions and also at the following locations:
- Dumfries and Galloway Council Offices in Dumfries and Lockerbie
- Moffat and Lockerbie Libraries
- Johnstonebridge sub-Post Office.
Copies of the ES are also available from RES on request.
