Renewable Energy In Scotland And Planning – Challenges Ahead For Developers

Until recently, the renewable energy debate has mainly focused on large scale projects including wind farms and wave energy projects. However, two significant documents have been published about development rights for domestic micro generation equipment and the need to reduce carbon emissions. Both indicate that the whole development industry will urgently need to address the issues raised. Murray Shaw explores the issues and points out that the brave may be able to take advantage of the challenges.

Scotland, both in policy terms and the provision of sources of renewable energy, has to a very large extent sought to lead the UK in relation to renewable energy.  Two further documents have emerged which are significant in that context.  The first of these is a discussion document about permitted development rights for domestic micro generation equipment while the second is a planning advice notice