On the 17th December 2013 The Coalition Government’s new procedures designed to enable wind turbine proposals to be seen by local communities came into force.
Proposals for the installation of a single turbine with a hub height in excess of 15m or the installation of 2 or more turbines must now honour the terms embodied within the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure and Section 62A Applications) (England) (Amendment) Order 2013.
Developers have new obligations with regard to project publicity and consultation that must be“‘reasonably’discharged in“‘good time’. Failure to satisfy these obligations may see Local Planning Authorities refusing to validate prospective applications which effectively calls a halt to development prospects.
How can TNEI Help?
TNEI are a team of Planning and Environmental specialists with over 20 years of experience providing advice and guidance to the development industry. We are accomplished in the design and implementation of consultation strategies, the management of the publicity process and its documentation in the form of Statements of Community Engagement.
OurBriefing Noteprovides further detail of the Order and its obligations. In addition, it documents our strategy design and delivery skills with regard to single and multi-site portfolios for a range of clients across the UK.
If you think we can help with your project then please contact either Andy Edgar (Planning & Environmental Director) or Nigel Moore (Principal Consultant – England) in Newcastle-upon-Tyne or Colin Lavety (Principal Consultant – Scotland) in Glasgow and we will get back to you without delay.
Kind Regards from all at TNEI.
Andy Edgar
Tel: 0191 211 1409
Email: andy.edgar@tnei.co.uk
Nigel Moore
Tel: 0191 2111425
Email:nigel.moore@tnei.co.uk
Colin Lavety
Tel: 0141 228 4755
Email: colin.lavety@tnei.co.uk
