Planning

PLANNING DOCUMENTS

Links are given below for current energy and climate change related planning policy, guidance and legislation. For information on other current policies please see our Policy page and for policy in development, please see our Consultations page. For information on the CSEP Sustainable Energy Planning Group please see our Delivery Groups page.

CORNWALL

Caradon Local Development Framework - Caradon District Council.

Carrick Local Development Framework - Carrick District Council

Cornwall Planning Guidance for Renewable Energy (2004) - CSEP and Cornwall County Council.

Kerrier Local Development Framework - Kerrier District Council

North Cornwall Local Development Framework - North Cornwall District Council.

Penwith Local Development Framework - Penwith District Council

Restormel Local Development Framework - Restormel Borough Council.

SOUTH WEST REGION

Regional Spatial Strategy - (2006) South West Regional Assembly (see p. 154-157 for renewable energy policies).

South West Public Engagement Protocol and Guidance for Wind Energy (2004) - RegenSW

NATIONAL

Building Regulations - Part L: Conservation of Fuel & Power (2006)

Changes to Permitted Development- consultation paper (Jun 2007)
Government response to the GPDO consultation (Nov 2007)
EST summary of Permitted Development Rights for renewables (Apr 2008)

Onshore Wind Energy Planning Conditions Guidance Note (2007) - DBERR

Onshore Wind: Aeronautical and Military Impacts (2008) - BERR

Planning and Energy Bill (2008) - The Bill would allow local councils to set targets in their areas for on-site renewable energy, on-site low carbon electricity and energy efficiency standards in addition to national requirements.

Planning Policy Statement: Planning and Climate Change (2007)

Planning Policy Statement 22 : Renewable Energy (2004) - ODPM

Planning for Renewable Energy : A Companion Guide to PPS 22 (2004) - ODPM

Planning Policy Statement: Planning and Climate Change (2006) - supplement to PPS1 - consultation ended 8 March 2007

The Protocol for Public Engagement with proposed Wind Energy Developments in England (2007) DTI

PLANNING RESOURCES

EST Energy Efficiency Guidance for Level 3 of the Code for Sustainable Homes

EST Energy Efficiency Guidance for Level 4 of the Code for Sustainable Homes

EST Energy Efficiency Guidance for Levels 5 and 6 of the Code for Sustainable Homes

The Carrick Planning Expert System - Carrick District Council

Micro Renewable Installation Guidelines- Restormel Borough Council

CSEP Sustainable Energy Planning Group FAQs Information Sheet (June 2007)

Wind information sheet - typical data required by planning departments

Planning Portal

The Merton Rule (2004)

Planning for Renewables - web resource for local authority planners and councillors assessing renewable energy applications.

South West Planning Aid - provides independent planning advice and assistance for individuals and community groups in the South West region.

Onshore Wind: Aeronautical and Military Impacts (BERR, 2008)