Advice on wind farm development
Wind farm proposals of all scales can have many and varied potential impacts. View guidance on issues you may encounter.
General guidance
General pre-application and scoping advice for onshore wind farms
Assessing the impact of small-scale wind energy proposals on the natural heritage – for groups of no more than three turbines
Assessing the cumulative impact of onshore wind energy developments
Habitats, peat and forestry guidance
Calculating Carbon Savings from Wind Farms on Scottish Peatlands – A New Approach
Guidance on Developments on Peatland – Site Surveys
Planning for development: What to consider and include in Habitat Management Plans
Decommissioning guidance
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