Woodcock Hill Wind Farm
A proposed development in Sutherland, Scotland
About the project
Perigus Energy (previously Ørsted) is developing a new windfarm in Sutherland, Scotland. The proposed site is located to the west of the A897, 3 km north of Forsinard and 15 km south of Melvich.
The proposed development includes 9 wind turbines with a tip height of 200-220 metres and a total export capacity of approximately 65 megawatts (MW).
The project aims to supply clean and sustainable electricity to the national grid, supporting the UK Government objective to achieve 95% of electricity generation coming from low carbon sources by 2030.
Environmental studies have commenced at the site. Data collected from these studies, along with feedback from the local community and other stakeholders, will be used to inform the design of the project.
Facts about the project
Name: Woodcock Hill Wind Farm
Location: Sutherland, Scottish Highlands
Capacity: Approximately 65 MW
Target to Submit Planning Application: Q3 2026
Further information can be found on the Woodcock Hill public consultation website
Latest updates
March 2026
Second public consultation events with the updated proposal for our wind farm project were held in March 2026.
Members of the public were invited to join us on Wednesday, 25 March 2026, between 15:00 to 19:30 at Strathy Village Hall, Strathy, Thurso, KW14 7RZ.
Or on Thursday, 26 March 2026, between 13:00 to 19:00 at Halladale Hall, Forsinard, KW13 6YT.
November 2025
The Scoping Report and associated documents submitted to Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit (ECU) with the case reference: ECU00006287. The submitted information can be accessed here. Please note that the Scoping Report is not an application for planning permission and there is no formal opportunity for the public to comment at this stage. Members of the public will be able to comment on the application once a Section 36 application is submitted to the Scottish Government’s ECU. Furthermore, another round of public consultation will be held in 2026 ahead of the Section 36 application submission.
July 2025
Perigus Energy (then operating as Ørsted) held two local public exhibition events for the Woodcock Hill Wind Farm in June 2025. We would like to thank those who visited and provided valuable feedback. The information shared has been important in shaping our proposal.
Further information, consultation materials and FAQs can be found here
May 2025
Two public consultation events for our upcoming wind farm project were held in June 2025.
Members of the public were invited to join us on Tuesday, 3 June 2025, between 15:00 to 19:30 at Strathy Village Hall, Strathy, Thurso, KW14 7RZ.
Or on Wednesday, 4 June 2025, between 13:00 to 19:00 at Halladale Hall, Forsinard, KW13 6YT.
Local community
Perigus Energy is dedicated to being an active partner in the communities where we develop, build, and operate our green energy assets such as onshore wind farms. In Scotland, we offer a community benefit programme to support communities close to our wind farm sites and are keen to back local community projects wherever we can.
Community Benefit Fund
Every year over the operational lifetime of Woodcock Hill Wind Farm, Perigus Energy will contribute £5,000 per megawatt of installed wind energy to a community benefit fund. We will consult the people who live and work near our projects to ensure that the community benefit funds support those initiatives that are of most value to local people.
Community ownership
In some instances, Perigus Energy offers local communities surrounding our onshore wind projects the opportunity to own part of the project. By owning a part of Scotland’s green energy supply, local people have the chance to benefit directly over the long-term benefits onshore wind energy brings. If the community would like to explore community ownership options, please contact us.
Project Timeline
Autumn 2023
Early 2025
Summer 2025
Winter 2025/2026
Finalise design and complete environmental assessments.
Spring 2026
Second public consultation.
Summer 2026
Planning submission.
Contact us
Our project team has extensive experience in the design, construction and operation of wind energy projects and we are committed to delivering Woodcock Hill Wind Farm in a way that is good for the communities and the natural environment surrounding the site.
If you have any questions about the proposal or would like further information, you can get in touch with out project team by emailing:
Email: woodcockhill@consultationonline.co.uk
Phone: 0800 066 8943
Post: C/O Woodcock Hill Wind Farm, Cavendish Consulting, 220 Saint Vincent Street, G2 5SG