Fallago Rig wind farm expansion decision delayed

Councillors are to make a site visit before taking a view on plans to expand a wind farm which was the subject of a six-year opposition campaign.

Developers want to build another 12 turbines at Fallago Rig near Lauder.

Planning officers had advised Scottish Borders Council to make no objection to the scheme to the Scottish government.

A community council voiced "outrage and disbelief" at that position and councillors will now visit the site themselves before deciding their view.

Developers also want to extend the life of the current 48-turbine wind farm as part of their application.

It would allow the entire 60 turbines to run for 25 years if the second phase became operational.

The local authority was being advised not to oppose the project which will be decided by the Scottish government.

However, councillors decided they should visit the wind farm before agreeing their stance.