In answer to a question about Community Benefits from our friends in the Borders who are currently preparing for a PLI, please see information below. It will be news to many and the Guidance may seem rather confusing and contradictory. It seems to be that “viability” and “economic input” are relevant.
Please read the Applicant’s Closing Submissions and related case documents for the Upper Sonachan Wind Park for further clarification. A webcast of the Inquiry can also be accessed at https://dpea.public-i.tv/core/portal/webcasts
National and local planning policies now include community benefits as a material consideration in the determination of planning applications for renewable energy development. These benefits might include improved infrastructure, job creation and community or shared ownership schemes. https://www.fifedirect.org.uk/topics/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.display&p2sid=349C8843-D288-D032-562938614109C78C
Scottish Government Good Practice Principles for Community Benefits from Onshore Renewable Energy Developments (Sept 2015);
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