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ONSHORE WIND – Impact of planning policy changes and localism Liz Dunn Senior Associate Burges Salmon LLP
Overview 2010-2011 statistics
Background to changes New approach to planning and key changes Some thoughts….
Onshore Wind….
Statistics 2010-2011 – onshore wind Local approval rates in UK fell by 11% to 42%
In England rate is 26% - ¼ of applications made Time taken to determine applications up from 24 to 36 months South West – - Bristol Port 9MW - Gloucestershire – Great Dunkilns Farm 330kW - Cornwall – Denzell Downs 10MW, Grampound 4MW, High Down 1.3MW
Onshore Wind….
Statistics 2010-2011 – onshore wind At appeal 51% of projects approved in UK
Increase of 66% in number of projects in appeal in England Approval rate at appeal in England 41% 38 months to determine appeals
South West projects in appeal include: - North Devon – Batsworthy Cross 27MW - Dorset – Alaska wind farm 9.2MW
Onshore Wind….
Background to changes Planning Act 2008 and creation of IPC
Renewable Energy Strategy and Roadmap Coalition Government Pledges: - Abolition of IPC
- “Greenest” government ever - Manifesto pledge “We will radically reform the planning system to give neighbourhoods more ability to determine the shape of the places in which their inhabitants live, based on the principles set out in the Conservative Party publication, Open Source Planning”
Onshore Wind….
A new approach? Change from “top down” to “bottom up” planning? Streamlining and simplifying planning process Localism Bill -
Abolition of IPC and RSS
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Neighbourhood planning
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Duty to co-operate
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Community infrastructure levy (CIL)
-
Local referenda
Incentives
Onshore Wind….
Onshore Wind – Key Policy Changes Planning Guarantee
Draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) - Presumption in favour of sustainable development - Recognises climate change and need to move to low-carbon economy - Support for delivery of renewable and low carbon energy Financial Incentivisation
- Retention of business rates - CIL
Onshore Wind….
Some thoughts… Uncertain policy and consenting framework Role of National Policy Statements (NPS)
NPPF in practice Increase in divide between large and small scale projects Focus on community projects Identifying opportunities for onshore industry to engage with process
Onshore Wind….
This presentation gives general information only and is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of the law. Although we have taken care Onshore Wind…. over the information, you should not rely on it as legal advice. We do not accept any liability to anyone who does rely on its content.
Overview 2010-2011 statistics
Background to changes New approach to planning and key changes Some thoughts….
Onshore Wind….
Statistics 2010-2011 – onshore wind Local approval rates in UK fell by 11% to 42%
In England rate is 26% - ¼ of applications made Time taken to determine applications up from 24 to 36 months South West – - Bristol Port 9MW - Gloucestershire – Great Dunkilns Farm 330kW - Cornwall – Denzell Downs 10MW, Grampound 4MW, High Down 1.3MW
Onshore Wind….
Statistics 2010-2011 – onshore wind At appeal 51% of projects approved in UK
Increase of 66% in number of projects in appeal in England Approval rate at appeal in England 41% 38 months to determine appeals
South West projects in appeal include: - North Devon – Batsworthy Cross 27MW - Dorset – Alaska wind farm 9.2MW
Onshore Wind….
Background to changes Planning Act 2008 and creation of IPC
Renewable Energy Strategy and Roadmap Coalition Government Pledges: - Abolition of IPC
- “Greenest” government ever - Manifesto pledge “We will radically reform the planning system to give neighbourhoods more ability to determine the shape of the places in which their inhabitants live, based on the principles set out in the Conservative Party publication, Open Source Planning”
Onshore Wind….
A new approach? Change from “top down” to “bottom up” planning? Streamlining and simplifying planning process Localism Bill -
Abolition of IPC and RSS
-
Neighbourhood planning
-
Duty to co-operate
-
Community infrastructure levy (CIL)
-
Local referenda
Incentives
Onshore Wind….
Onshore Wind – Key Policy Changes Planning Guarantee
Draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) - Presumption in favour of sustainable development - Recognises climate change and need to move to low-carbon economy - Support for delivery of renewable and low carbon energy Financial Incentivisation
- Retention of business rates - CIL
Onshore Wind….
Some thoughts… Uncertain policy and consenting framework Role of National Policy Statements (NPS)
NPPF in practice Increase in divide between large and small scale projects Focus on community projects Identifying opportunities for onshore industry to engage with process
Onshore Wind….
This presentation gives general information only and is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of the law. Although we have taken care Onshore Wind…. over the information, you should not rely on it as legal advice. We do not accept any liability to anyone who does rely on its content.
