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How can communities get involved in the planning process for wind farms?

These are detailed guidelines to the process of public engagement for wind energy developments.  Effective engagement between a developer, the local authority, statutory consultees and the local community can help to ensure that proposals for developments in a locality are better.  Supporting effective engagement is not about being in favour or against a particular proposed development. It is about trying to make sure that:

i) decisions made in the planning system are as well-informed, evidence-based and timely as possible, and;

ii) any development that is permitted reflects an understanding of local interests and opportunities for positive local gain.