Planning permission
Planning permission
Small wind power installations may require planning permission; it varies from region to region. You should always consult the planning officials, preferably confirmed in writing if planning permission is needed. We can provide a planning pack to help you with local authorities. Often this is the slowest part of the process of siting a wind turbine.
It is clearly important to discuss your plans with your neighbours, friends and colleagues ahead of submitting the planning application. Relevant factors include environmental impact, access to the site, noise and visual effects. Overall, national planning policies support the development of small scale wind power.
The planning application should include reference to the size of the turbine, its proximity to buildings and acoustic levels: we will be pleased to support you with its completion.
You can discover the requirements of your Local Authority by visiting the Government web site called 'Planning Portal'. This allows you to discover who your Local Authority is and lead you to the relevant pages on their web site concerning Planning.
