Druim Leathann Windfarm (48.3 MW)
Druim Leathann Windfarm is a 48.3 MW wind farm project in Na h-Eileanan Siar, Scotland. Its status in the Renewable Energy Planning Database (July 2026 extract) is: approved on 22 June 2022, not yet built; the record was last updated on 31 October 2025. REPD also records that the planning permission expired on 27 June 2025, so the project may not go ahead in this form. Check the planning authority's register for the latest position.
REPD also records that the planning permission expired on 27 June 2025, so the project may not go ahead in this form.
Planning timeline
| Date | Stage |
|---|---|
| 8 June 2018 | Application submitted |
| 22 June 2022 | Planning permission granted |
| 27 June 2025 | Permission expired |
Project details
- Technology
- wind farm
- Capacity
- 48.3 MW
- Status (REPD)
- approved, not built
- Record last updated
- 31 October 2025
- Operator or applicant
- Baywa R.E. UK Limited
- Planning authority
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Planning application reference
- 18/00216/PPDM
- Turbines
- 14
- Turbine height
- 140 m
- Address (REPD)
- Druim Leathann Windfarm, North Tolsta, Isle Of Lewis,
- Council area (by location)
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Time to decision
- 211 weeks
- REPD reference
- 6573
Earlier applications for this site
| Application | MW | Submitted | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Druim Leathann Wind Farm 13/00215/PPDM | 42 | 30 April 2013 | replaced by a revised application |
| Druim Leathann 17/00282/PPDM | 49.7 | 2 June 2017 | replaced by a revised application |
Who decides
| Applications | Na h-Eileanan Siar | UK |
|---|---|---|
| Decided applications (solar, wind, battery) | 15 | 10,236 |
| Refused | 2 (13%) | 19% |
| Onshore wind refused | 2 of 14 | 45% |
| Battery storage refused | 0 of 1 | 16% |
| Median time from submission to decision | 79.0 weeks | 17.0 weeks |
| Appeals lodged / allowed | 0 / 0 | — |
Status and dates as recorded in the Renewable Energy Planning Database (July 2026 extract); the database is compiled from public sources and can lag behind council decisions. Location: REPD grid reference (58.3105, -6.2708).