Planning support

When considering a planning application for a renewable energy generation scheme, local authorities consult with a range of interested parties. As well as local residents and businesses, these inlcude statutory consultees such as

• parish councils which may be affected
• the local electricity distribution network operator
• the local Highways Department
• the local Environmental Health Department
• Natural England
• the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
• local wildlife organisations
• the Ministry of Defence
• National Air Traffic Services Limited
• the Civil Aviation Authority
• telecommunications operators