A Bill to give powers to local planning authorities to specify the minimum distances permissible between onshore wind turbines of certain dimensions and the nearest habitation; and for connected purposes.
The Bill would give powers to local authorities to specify in their neighbourhood development plans (defined as in the Localism Bill) a 'recommended best practice set-back distance' between onshore wind turbines and habitations. It includes recommendations for this set-back distance, calculated as a multiple of the turbine rotor diameter.
House of Commons
1 May 2012
This Bill would let local planning authorities set minimum distances between onshore wind turbines of certain sizes and the nearest homes, to be included in their neighbourhood development plans. The distance would be a recommended best‑practice figure calculated as a multiple of the turbine rotor diameter, aiming to guide siting decisions and protect residents while enabling wind energy.
The Bill is at its second reading in the House of Commons and has originated there. It has not yet progressed to committee stage or to the Lords.
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