PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS FOR DOMESTIC MICROGENERATION EQUIPMENT CONSULTATION PAPER
There is currently a consultation process being undertaken by the Scottish Government which is designed to ease planning permission for domestic renewable energy equipment.
The Scotland GPDO consultation paper contains two issues which should be addressed immediately:
- 100m perimeter limit – This figure is very likely to be arbitrary, will unnecessarily discriminate against many suitable sites, and will harm the SWT industry and Scottish SWT market. An alternative method for giving permitted development rights to SWTs, whilst sufficiently protecting amenity beyond the host property, must be agreed and presented to the Scottish Government.
Proven Energy propose that the Noise Mapping Methodology, developed by BWEA members for inclusion with the England GPDO, which observes WHO recommended noise limits and are backed up by industry standards (BWEA & MCS) be presented to the Scottish Government as a viable alternative to the proposed policy structure. - Size limits – proposed size constraints may not fully acknowledge Scotland’s rural topography, nor the existing resource.
Proven Energy propose that to ensure that the SWT industry is not harmed by this legislation standard turbine sizes should be taken into consideration.
If you feel the same as we do about this then please make your feelings know before the 2nd of May 2008 by sending a comment to:
PD-DomesticMicrogen@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
To assist you we have provided a suggested text which you may want to add your name to and send to the above address.
Alternatively print out our petition and start collection signatures. Any petitions should be mailed no later than May 2nd to:
Directorate for the Built Environment
Scottish Government
2H, Victoria Quay
Edinburgh
EH6 6QQ
For news on similar issues please our legislation page.
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