Planning application
West Scales Farm, Rigg, Gretna, DG16 5JH
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Energy Park Proposal Comprising Erection Of 4no. Wind Turbines (Maximum Height To Blade Tip 200 Metres), Meteorological Mast, Solar Photo Voltaic Panels, Battery Energy Storage System, Access Tracks, Access Junction, Underground Cabling, Substation With Control Building Up To Two Temporary Construction Compounds And Associated Works
As published by the council, reference 26/0002/NAC
Application record
- Reference
- 26/0002/NAC
- Type
- Neighbouring Authority Consultation
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 16 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 16 Sep 2026
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- DG16 5JH
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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16 Sep 2026
Received by Cumberland
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22 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 11 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Cumberland took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Dumfries and Galloway Council Agent
2 applications on PlanIndex
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See their track recordWhat happens while it is decided
This application is with Cumberland for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Cumberland decided outline applications in a median of 47 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About outline applications
An outline application tests the principle of developing a site, holding back details such as appearance and landscaping as reserved matters for later approval. More in our guide to planning application types.
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