Local List Glossary

When is this required?

• wind farm development proposals for two or more turbines, or where the turbine hub height is greater than 15 metres.

What information is required?

The statement must include particulars of the pre application consultation process, showing:

a) how the applicant complied with section 61W(1) of the 1990 Act in respect of wind turbines;

b) how the applicant undertook consultation with the local community;

c) any responses to the consultation that were received by the applicant; and

d) the account taken of those responses.

In complying with d) above, details will be required of consultation responses received and how the applicant has addressed issues and concerns, in particular whether and in what way the proposed development has altered following consultation and prior to formal submission.

Relevant policy and reason for the document

Planning Practice Guidance: Before submitting an application: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/before-submitting-an-application

Section 61W Town and Country Planning Act 1990

Articles 3 and 4 Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) Order 2015

National Planning Policy Framework, paragraphs 38-41 and 128: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-planning-policy-framework--2