The proposal also included temporary construction compounds and an access road. A pre-application consultation had been carried out by the applicant, which included two public information events.

A total of 62 written representations had been received to the application, including 61 objections. Some of the grounds for objection included that the surrounding area is bearing an unfair proportion of renewable energy developments; loss of amenity through noise, dust and vibration from both construction and operation of the development; light pollution; and construction traffic posing a danger to other road users.

Following a debate, committee members were unanimous in approving the application with additional conditions that the developer liaise with other developers on surrounding sites in a bid to enhance biodiversity interventions and that regular liaison with local residents and the community council take place to minimise any disruption caused by construction traffic on this site and others in the area.

Members also agreed to write to Scottish Ministers for more consideration to be given to the cumulative effect of renewable energy infrastructure in East Lothian.