Is there planning guidance on windfarms from Government?
The Scottish Executive issues policy guidance on various aspects of planning. SPP1 describes the Scottish planning system. In guiding the future use of land, “the aim is to ensure that development and changes in land use occur in suitable locations and are sustainable. The planning system must also provide protection from inappropriate development.” In doing this, it is recognised that the planning system must try to resolve conflicts which arise in pursuit of different objectives. A document called NPPG6 describes Scottish Executive planning policy on renewable energy. The Scottish Executive’s aim is to ensure that the commitment to renewable energy is satisfied and supported through development plan policies and development control decisions. It expects developers to be guided by council development plans (para.20). It is worthy of note in this context that Fife Council’s Structure Plan was approved by Scottish Ministers after this policy was established and after the Renewables Obli
