Support for raising the controversial 50MW threshold on onshore wind farm decision-making has been described as “welcome news” by campaign group Scotland Against Spin.
Responses to a Scottish Government planning consultation suggest that most communities, individuals, local authorities and third-sector groups are in favour of the move as it could lead to local feelings being taken into account to a greater extent.
Onshore developments above 50 megawatts are determined by the Scottish Government under Section 36 of the Electricity Act. Residents in some areas, including Caithness and Sutherland, have been left feeling powerless when wind farms have been given the go-ahead by ministers despite local opposition.
A consultation entitled “Investing in planning – resourcing Scotland’s planning system” was published in February this year, setting out “a range of options which have the potential to improve the capacity of the Scottish planning system”. https://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/news/hope-for-the-future-over-50mw-onshore-wind-threshold-359035/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEy8w1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHS_iLKg4_VI9zsxFLrStFv04BvWvPj4OwAkf7r_YhDk1vEgH9Vewm2Spjw_aem_siPLoa5sBw905gr4oeDCqg
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