Preferred Options Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan Document (DPD) Review

Object

Representation ID: 25897

Received: 12/03/2019

Respondent: On behalf of SSE Generation Development Ltd

SSE requests that a clearer policy relating to the wind energy development - including re-powering and extension - is established in the Local Plan and requests that changes are made to better support future investment in renewable wind energy developments. This can be achieved by:
- Specific reference to support for re-powering existing windfarm locations;
- Identifying existing windfarm locations in the Core Strategy;
- Including reference to the acceptance of windfarm developments; and
- The provision for and policy support for offshore grid connection, including grid cabling, associated substations and ancillary equipment.

Object

Representation ID: 25898

Received: 12/03/2019

Respondent: On behalf of SSE Generation Development Ltd

Policy CS1 is in favour of Sustainable Development and this is supported.

SSE is of the view that wind energy will continue to contribute significantly towards efforts to reduce carbon emissions and help tackle climate change. It is considered that the Local plan should give further focus to wind energy and the benefits it can bring.

Furthermore, an evidence based and site specific approach should be taken to further wind energy developments rather than a reliance on landscape capacity studies. Consideration should be given not just to landscape but also the information contained within an EIA and supporting planning documentation.