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