Petitioner: Aileen Jackson
Status:
Closed
Date Lodged:
18 March 2013
Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to consider a change in planning regulations to enable an increase in the current neighbour notification distance of 20 metres in relation to wind turbine planning applications.
Petition Annexes:
Summary:
16 April 2013: The Committee took evidence from Aileen Jackson and Graham Lang, Chairman, Scotland Against Spin. The Committee agreed to write to the Scottish Government and COSLA. Link to Official Report 16 April 2013 (472KB pdf)
25 June 2013: The Committee agreed to defer further consideration of the petition until the autumn pending an update from the Scottish Government. Link to Official Report 25 June 2013 (499KB pdf)
10 December 2013: The Committee agreed to refer the petition, under Rule 15.6.2, to the Local Government and Regeneration Committee for consideration as part of its forthcoming work programme on the draft National Planning Framework 3 and review of Scottish Planning Policy. The Committee also agreed to write to the Scottish Government. Link to Official Report 10 December 2013 (425KB pdf)
29 January 2014: The Local Government and Regeneration Committee considered and noted the petition PE1469 by Aileen Jackson calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to consider a change in planning regulations to enable an increase in the current neighbour notification distance of 20 metres in relation to wind turbine planning applications. Link to Official Report 29 January 2014 (455KB pdf)
20 August 2014: The Local Government and Regeneration Committee considered PE1469 by Aileen Jackson, on Neighbour notification distances for wind turbine applications. The Committee agreed to write to the Scottish Government acknowledging the actions it has taken on this petition and requesting that the Government ensures that the Petitioner is specifically consulted on the proposed draft guidance to be issued by the Government, and that any views she expresses are taken into account by the Government before it finalises such guidance. The Committee also agreed that a copy of the finalised guidance should be provided directly to the Petitioner, and that the Committee should be notified of this by the Government, when the guidance is published in spring 2015. Furthermore, the Committee requested that the Government ensures that the finalised guidance is properly publicised and brought to the attention of all planning authorities in Scotland, as well as all those making applications for the development of onshore wind farms, and any other relevant persons or organisations whom the Scottish Government considers it appropriate to notify. The Committee agreed to close PE1469 with immediate effect.
Written Submissions:
Current planning legislation descriminates against residents in rural areas, particularly the elderly who are less mobile and/or less likely to have internet access.
Everyone has the right to be made aware of and voice their opinion on a development which may have a significant adverse effect on their quality of life.