Eden District Council, Cumbria County Council and the local planning authorities in Allerdale, Carlisle, Copeland, South Lakeland and the Lake District National Park have produced guidance to help decide where wind farms might be built.
Why do we need guidance on wind farms?
Wind farms are becoming part of our landscape. Their numbers across Cumbria and the country have grown substantially over the last ten years. As the Government wants the UK to generate more of its energy from sustainable sources, to help reduce carbon dioxide emissions and combat climate change, the trend is likely to continue.
How has the guidance been produced?
Public consultation was carried out in Autumn 2006. We had a very positive response to this and 529 issues were raised by 151 organisations and individuals. The comments we received and the resulting changes made to the Supplementary Planning Documents (SPD) are summarised in the Statement of Consultation Reponses document.
