Environment Minster Edwin Poots, wants to give councils powers over planning. His department said the minister was committed to transferring planning powers, but final decisions would need the approval of the Stormont Executive. However, Sinn Fein has again criticised Mr Poots over his failure to cut the current 26 councils down to 11. Sinn Fein’s [...]
Despite what Environment Minister Edwin Poots has to say about Wind Turbines – “While other renewable energy technologies will play an increasingly important role, I believe it is the mature technology of wind energy that will provide the most significant contribution toward the achievement of this target.” Mr Poots said… “ I believe firmly that PPS18 strikes [...]
The Planning Service in Northern Ireland recently held a discussion seminar regarding the future of Planning Applications for Small Scale Wind Turbines ( 5 kw / 6kw ?), although only a proposal at this stage, it’s a step forward in the right direction for all concerned. A snap shot of the Free Standing Wind Turbine proposal reads….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………. With a blade [...]
