Find out about our policy work to protect wild land, including responses to planning applications and articles about issues affecting wild land.
Earba pumped hydro storage scheme objection
Published: 12 Apr 2024
On 12 April 2024 the Trust submitted an objection to the Earba pumped hydro storage scheme.
Earba pumped storage hydro scheme
Published: 22 Mar 2024
A planning application has now been submitted for what would be one of the UK's largest pumped hydro schemes. It's in a beautiful wild place and another example of wild places on the frontline for energy infrastructure. We welcome your views.
The Trust objects to Culachy Wind Farm
Published: 27 Feb 2024
The development which is proposed within wild land was previously refused on appeal.
Our approach to casework
Published: 22 Dec 2023
This document summarises our approach to reviewing applications for development in or near wild land and wild places in the UK.
Shared Rural Network: wild places need you!
Published: 17 Oct 2023
Help keep an eye on plans for improved network connectivity in Scotland to ensure it is delivered in a way which benefits communities and protects wild places.
Shared Rural Network - Trust objects to three masts in Wild Land Areas
Published: 16 Oct 2023
The Trust has objected to three masts proposed in Wild Land Areas because of the significant unjustified impact.
Perth & Kinross Council's decision on the Glenlyon Estate track
Published: 27 Sep 2023
The Council have concluded that the work done to a track in Glenlyon Estate without planning permission did not breach Planning Control.
Guide to forming a response to planning applications
Published: 25 Sep 2023
We have created a guide for anyone interested in responding to a planning application out of concerns for a wild place
Trust objects to Glen Ullinish II Wind Farm
Published: 13 Sep 2023
After careful consideration the Trust has objected to the Glen Ullinish II Wind Farm proposal in Skye
Trust objects to telecoms mast in Ben Lui Wild Land Area
Published: 24 Aug 2023
The Trust has objected to a mast proposed at Coire Garbh, Arrochar
Trust objects to the extension of the Creag Riabhach Wind Farm
Published: 1 Aug 2023
The Trust has objected to the proposed extension of the Creag Riabhach Wind Farm because of the potential impact on high quality peatland
Trust objects to repowering and extension of Ben Aketil Wind Farm
Published: 19 Jul 2023
The Trust has objected to the repowering and extension of the Ben Aketil Wind Farm in Skye because of concerns over significant peatland impact.