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flag Scotland approved the Ditcher Law wind farm despite local opposition, citing delayed environmental data and national energy needs.

flag The Scottish government has approved the Ditcher Law wind farm near Oxton in the Scottish Borders, despite local opposition, after the Energy Consents Unit ruled objections were submitted too late. flag The project, which includes eight turbines—five reaching 200 meters in height—and a battery storage system, was delayed when key environmental data was only provided in April 2024, leaving just five weeks for review. flag Scottish Borders Council and community groups criticized the short timeline, citing planning backlogs and concerns over the project’s impact on a protected landscape. flag The government stated the development’s benefits, including power for 1.5 million homes, outweigh localized environmental and visual effects. flag The decision, made on February 13, 2026, drew criticism for undermining local democracy and highlighting a lack of national energy planning.

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