Comment
Core Strategy Consultation on Strategy Directions 2008
Representation ID: 20426
Received: 30/01/2009
Respondent: BWEA
Representation Summary:
Landscape and nature conservation designations should not be used in themselves to refuse planning permission for renewable energy developments. Planning applications for renewable energy developments in such areas should be assessed against criteria based policies set out in local development documents, including any criteria that are specific to the type of area concerned. Local authorities should ensure that any local approach to protecting landscape and townscape is consistent with PPS22 and does not preclude the supply of any type of renewable energy other than in the most exceptional circumstances.