Scottish Borders Council has lodged a petition for judicial review after ministers approved plans for the Ditcher Law wind farm.
Ministers granted consent in February for the eight-turbine scheme, which is located north of Oxton in the Scottish Borders.
In September 2025, the council’s Planning and Building Standards Committee submitted an objection to the proposed development to the Energy Consents Unit.
Members raised concerns about how the development would impact surroundings, including the Lammermuir Hills Special Landscape Area.
However, the council has now taken the matter to the Court of Session, lodging its petition for judicial review last week.
The legal challenge argues that the effects of connecting the project to the electricity grid were not assessed or considered when the decision was made.
David Robertson, chief executive of the Scottish Borders Council, said: ‘The decision to seek a judicial review regarding approval of this development has not been taken lightly.
‘Prior to taking this step we have sought specialist legal opinion and have also engaged with relevant elected members across the political spectrum. An updated will be provided to the full council meeting on 21 May.’
The council said it will continue to follow the legal process while the Court of Session considers the petition.
Currently, the Ditcher Law wind farm remains approved unless any ruling by the court changes the position.
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