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Planning Renewables provides up-to-date and useful information for local authority planning officers and councillors when dealing with planning applications for renewable energy developments.

Covering areas such as wind, biomass, energy from waste, solar power, and many more, the website aims to be a valuable resource for the planning community.

The website arose out of feedback from attendees to an on-going series of workshops (see events page) on renewable energy for councillors and planning officers. These workshops were launched in 2004 as part of the then DTI's 'It's Only Natural' campaign.

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Planning policy statement: Planning and climate change (practice guidance)
Communities and Local Government
This is a guide which makes it clear that tackling climate change is central to what is expected of good planning. The department ... Planning policy statement: Planning and climate change (practice guidance)
 
www.communities.gov.uk/planningandbuilding/plannin...
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Planning performance agreements for renewable and low carbon projects
Advisory Team for Large Applications (ATLAS)
The Renewable and Low Carbon PPA programme is aimed at local planning authorities and their development partners who wish to pursu... Planning performance agreements for renewable and low carbon projects
 
www.atlasplanning.com/page/lowcarbon.cfm
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Dover Core Strategy Evidence Base
IDeA
Case study produced by IDeA showing an evidence base to support sustainable construction and renewable energy policies undertaken ... Dover Core Strategy Evidence Base
 
www.idea.gov.uk/idk/core/page.do?pageId=9560694
Take a look at the useful links to articles, papers and documents in the resource bankView 'Resource bank' article >>
If you have a planning renewable question and need help, ask our expert support networkView 'Expert support network' article >>
Sign up for our free e-alert to find out about planning and renewable energyView 'e-alerts' article >>
07 Sep 2010
Wind farm visit and planning conference for the South West

The South West regional planning seminar will take place at the Tremough Campus, University College Falmouth, including a visit to Goonhilly Wind Farm. It will be bought to you by RenewableUK and Cornwall Light and Power along with Regen SW and RTPI. Wind farm visit and planning conference for the South West
14 Sep 2010
Wind farm visit and planning seminar for the East of England Region

The East of England regional planning seminar will take place at Coldham Wind Farm. It will be bought to you by RenewableUK and ScottishPower Renewables along with the RTPI and Renewables East. Wind farm visit and planning seminar for the East of England Region