Muirhall Energy to revise plans for Teviot Wind Farm

Independent Scottish renewable energy developer, Muirhall Energy has withdrawn its current Section 36 application for the proposed Teviot Wind Farm in the Scottish Borders.
 
The decision follows careful consideration of the project’s current position, particularly on the continuing uncertainty surrounding the policy framework for the Eskdalemuir Seismic Array.
 
The Teviot proposal was submitted in 2022 and was subject to rigorous consultation and technical assessment. The original scheme comprised 62 turbines and was subsequently amended in response to consultation feedback and the findings of environmental and technical studies.
 
Scottish Borders Council Planners recommended no objection to the project in March 2025 but the planning committee voted to object to the application, resulting in the development being referred to the Planning and Environmental Appeals Division (DPEA) to commence the Public Local Inquiry Process (PLI).
 
The formal PLI process was due to begin in August 2026. However, the DPEA would not permit the PLI to be delayed until the consultation on a solution to enable the release of seismic capacity in the South of Scotland, in relation to the Eskdalemuir Seismic Array, had been finalised. The consultation is due to be finalised toward the end of 2026.
 
Muirhall Energy now intends to bring forward proposals for a revised project at the same location as quickly as practicable.
 
Sarah McIntosh, Managing Director for Muirhall Energy said:
“We know, from the Scottish Borders Council Planners recommendation for no objection to the amended 52 turbine project, that the Teviot site can accommodate an appropriately designed wind farm and the project will make a significant contribution to communities across the South of Scotland and to the UK's renewable energy ambitions.
 
“However, the current application, in addition to several other projects currently awaiting determination, has been affected by prolonged delay and uncertainty around the Eskdalemuir Seismic Array policy framework. We are disappointed that, despite the importance of unlocking renewable energy investment in the South of Scotland, meaningful progress has not been delivered by the relevant public bodies at pace particularly given the urgency of delivering energy security.
 
“We have therefore taken the difficult decision to withdraw the current application and focus our efforts on bringing forward a revised proposal.
 
“We would like to thank everyone who has taken the time to engage with us throughout the process. We will continue to work with local communities, consultees and stakeholders as we develop our revised plans, and we will provide further details on the new layout as soon as we are able to do so.”