Nwicker60
13-Jun-12, 15:33
Development would have had a negative impact
The Scottish government has rejected plans for an onshore wind farm for the first time in four years.
Spittal Hill Wind Farm Ltd's proposal to construct up to 30 turbines in Caithness received 1,546 letters of objection and 1,268 letters of support.
Highland Council had objected to the Spittal project and a public inquiry was held to examine the scheme.
Energy Minister Fergus Ewing said it would have a negative impacts on nearby properties and views of the landscape.
The Scottish government has rejected plans for an onshore wind farm for the first time in four years.
Spittal Hill Wind Farm Ltd's proposal to construct up to 30 turbines in Caithness received 1,546 letters of objection and 1,268 letters of support.
Highland Council had objected to the Spittal project and a public inquiry was held to examine the scheme.
Energy Minister Fergus Ewing said it would have a negative impacts on nearby properties and views of the landscape.