Project Location

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On the 14 December 2009 RWE npower renewables submitted a planning application for Raera Forest wind farm to Argyll and Bute Council.  Whilst you may have already submitted comments about the proposed Wind Farm to RWE npower renewables you will need to submit comments separately to the Council if you wish to comment on the actual planning application. 
 
In order to formally submit your comments about the Raera Forest Wind Farm planning application, you should write, quoting planning application number: 09/01874/PP and your name and address, to:
 
The Planning Officer
Dalriada House
Argyll and Bute Council
Kilmory, Lochgilphead
Argyll, PA31 8RT
 
The closing date for comments on the Raera Forest planning application is 11 February 2010.
 
The Proposal
 
RWE npower renewables is investigating the possibility of building and operating a wind farm approximately 8km south of Oban in Argyll and Bute. The site lies to the west of A816 between Kilmelford and Kilninver and the proposed Wind Farm comprises 15 turbines, with a maximum height to blade tip of 125 metres.
 
The project will have a maximum total capacity of approximately 45 megawatts (MW), producing enough green electricity to meet the average annual electricity demands of up to 25,200 homes^1.  This takes into account times when the Wind Farm will not be generating, such as periods of low or no wind speeds.     
 
View the Planning Application

A copy of the planning application and the related Environmental Impact Assessment are available to view at the following locations: