The Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) has joined Angus Council in formally objecting to the proposed Macritch Hill windfarm.
Planning officer Katherine Donnachie advised members that the proposed windfarm of 18 turbines would have a negative impact on the landscape with the nearest turbine being only 1.5km from the southern boundary of the National Park.
Members of the planning committee agreed with the officer’s recommendation to object to the windfarm near the Backwater Reservoir between Glen Prosen and Glen Isla, six miles north-west of Kirriemuir.
She said the turbines would “affect the experience of visitors to the national park with views from the summits, ridges and walks in this area all being impacted upon.”
Planning committee convener Eleanor Mackintosh agreed, saying she wanted to send a strong objection in response to the application from Eneco UK.
She said: “There are an ever increasing number of wind farms proposed around the Cairngorms National Park and the CNPA has to seriously consider the cumulative impact of these.
“I am very concerned about the encircling of our national park by more and more turbines.
“People come to the Cairngorms National Park to enjoy the views, the stunning landscapes and the sense of wildness.
“While the park itself may be free of windfarms, standing in the park and looking outwards at turbine after turbine will not be very inspiring.”
Developer Eneco UK submitted an application for 18 turbines to the Scottish Government in January.