Scottish communities and local authorities are continually overruled by Scottish Ministers and even though the Government recognises that Scotland can produce all of its own energy needs from renewables, commercial developers know they can continue to permanently exploit and destroy our precious landscapes for profit, in the knowledge that this is supported by our Scottish Government.
The Scotland Against Spin public petition to the Scottish Parliament is currently going through the consultation process. It calls for parity with English planning legislation for the determination of onshore wind farm developments, amongst other things. This is only fair and reasonable. The UK Government listens to their rural communities, it’s time the Scottish Government did the same. https://www.parliament.scot/get-involved/petitions/view-petitions/pe1864-increase-the-ability-of-communities-to-influence-planning-decisions-for-onshore-windfarms
Douglas Ross MSP says:
“I think the position in England is one that the SNP Government would do well to follow here.
“The Scottish Conservatives are in favour of a mix of energy sources but on-shore windfarm developments should only happen when they have the consent of local communities.
“Too often the SNP ride roughshod over public opinion and give the green light to these being installed despite the opposition of local authorities.”
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