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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Emily Beamant

Where you might soon be able to build a wind turbine without planning permission

  • The UK government is proposing new plans to allow businesses, schools, and farms to install single small wind turbines without requiring planning permission.
  • These turbines, which can be up to 30 metres tall, would be permitted under specific conditions to help organisations reduce energy bills and increase clean power generation.
  • Energy Minister Michael Shanks stated the initiative would provide these entities with the means to lower their costs and make optimal use of their land.
  • This move is part of the government's wider strategy to promote clean energy, aiming to safeguard against volatile fossil fuel markets and the rising cost of energy.
  • The proposals exclude sensitive locations such as conservation areas, national parks, and heritage sites, while extending permitted development rights for onshore wind to non-domestic settings.

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