Welcome
Welcome to the updated and new-look Planning Renewables website.
The Planning Renewables website is aimed at providing the most up-to-date and useful information for local authority planning officers and councillors. It should provide support and guidance when dealing with planning applications for renewable energy developments.
Areas such as wind, biomass, waste-to-energy and solar power, as well as many more, are all covered in relation to planning and the site is constantly being updated.
The aim is to ensure the website becomes a valuable resource for planners and councillors when dealing with planning applications for renewable energy installations.
The website arose out of feedback from more than 1,000 attendees to an on-going series of workshops on renewable energy for councillors and planning officers. These workshops were launched in 2004 as part of the then DTI's (now DECC’s) 'It's Only Natural' campaign.
It is extremely important that information on the site is continually kept up-to-date and relevant, therefore we are always seeking feedback and comments from our users. If you have an enquiry or a suggestion, please let us know by visiting our contact us page.
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- Planning Policy Statement: Planning and Climate Change - Practice Guidance
- Communities and Local Government
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A guide which makes it clear that tackling climate change is central to what is expected of good planning. The Department has join...
- www.communities.gov.uk/planningandbuilding/plannin...
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- Dover Core Strategy Evidence Base
- IdEA
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Case study produced by IdEA showing an evidence base to support sustainable construction and renewable energy policies undertaken ...
- www.idea.gov.uk/idk/core/page.do?pageId=9560694
Regional wind farm visit and conferences for Planners and Councillors - the North West
In June, July, August and September 2009, BWEA and partners will be holding a series of FREE Regional Planning Conferences exclusively for Councillors and local authority Planners.
Understanding the Impact of Wind Turbines on Radar
Aimed at developers, planning consultants, planners, civil servants, MOD staff, aviation stakeholders and others, this course you will give you a greater understanding of planning barriers and technical issues surrounding wind farm developments with regard to aviation, radar, telecommunications and TV. The majority of the seminar will be UK focused, however the seminar is intended for all countries, including USA and France.
Regional wind farm visit and conferences for Planners and Councillors - Scotland
In June, July, August and September 2009, BWEA and partners will be holding a series of FREE Regional Planning Conferences exclusively for Councillors and local authority Planners.
