Wind Turbines (Minimum Distances from Residential Premises) Bill [HL]

Key Points

• Establishes legally binding minimum setback distances between wind turbines and residential premises, with the distance increasing for larger turbines.
• Applies to the siting and operation of wind turbines and includes provisions described as connected purposes to support the main rule.
• Currently at the second reading in the House of Lords, indicating early stage in the legislative journey.
• If enacted, the new rules could affect wind energy developers, landowners, and local planning authorities, as well as residents living near turbines.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading stage in the House of Lords. It would need to pass through committee stages and the subsequent readings in the Lords, and then be considered by the House of Commons before becoming law.