| The position and scale of the proposed turbines, together with objections from other parties, has led to the proposal being recommended for refusal.
The site, an area of open farmland at Dusty Drum Farm to the south of the B961 and Milton of Carmyllie, is relatively flat. The 110m-high turbines would be erected on ground between 115m and 125m above sea level.
The Civil Aviation Authority says the proposed development could impact on aviation and said the MoD, Dundee Airport and the NATS air traffic control body should be consulted.
Council infrastructure services director Eric Lowson said the MoD objected to the development because the turbines would cause “unacceptable interference” to the air traffic control radar at RAF Leuchars.
Mr Lowson added that Dundee Airport would have no objection to the development if RAF Leuchars was content with the proposal.
“Calculations show there is no effect on Dundee Airport’s Instrument Approach Procedures,” he said.
“Accordingly, providing that RAF Leuchars are satisfied that there is no affect on their radar service, then Dundee Airport Ltd hase no objection to this development.”
Locally, a total of 19 letters of objection have been lodged.
The objectors raise concerns over issues including the impact on the landscape, the scale of the turbines, the impact on wildlife, the impact on the recreational value of country parks, noise and shadow flicker.
Mr Lowson said, “The development is considered to have unacceptable landscape and visual impacts and an unacceptable impact on residential amenity and aircraft safety.
“As such, it is contrary to the development plan and there are no material considerations that justify approval contrary to the provisions of the development plan.
“It is recommended that the application be refused.”
Angus councillors will be asked for their decision at tomorrow’s meeting of the development standards committee. |
