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commonslibrary.parliament.uk Research Briefing 5 October 2023 By Felicia Rankl Planning for onshore wind Summary 1 Onshore wind statistics (UK-wide) 2 Onshore wind planning rules in England 3 Changes to planning rules in England 4 Onshore wind planning policies in the devolved administrations 5 Views on onshore wind developments Planning for onshore wind 2 Commons Library Research Briefing, 5 October 2023 Number SN 4370 Image Credits https://unsplash.com/photos/_OoduqcpSjM Disclaimer The Commons Library does not intend the information in our research publications and briefings to address the specific circumstances of any particular individual. We have published it to support the work of MPs. You should not rely upon it as legal or professional advice, or as a substitute for it. We do not accept any liability whatsoever for any errors, omissions or misstatements contained herein. You should consult a suitably qualified professional if you require specific advice or information. Read our briefing ‘Legal help: where to go and how to pay’ for further information about sources of legal advice and help. This information is provided subject to the conditions of the Open Parliament Licence. Sources and subscriptions for MPs and staff We try to use sources in our research that everyone can access, but sometimes only information that exists behind a paywall or via a subscription is available. We provide access to many online subscriptions to MPs and parliamentary staff, please contact hoclibraryonline@parliament.uk or visit commonslibrary.parliament.uk/resources for more information. Feedback Every effort is made to ensure that the information contained in these publicly available briefings is correct at the time of publication. Readers should be aware however that briefings are not necessarily updated to reflect subsequent changes. If you have any comments on our briefings please email papers@parliament.uk. Please note that authors are not always able to engage in discussions with members of the public who express opinions about the content of our research, although we will carefully consider and correct any factual errors. You can read our feedback and complaints policy and our editorial policy at commonslibrary.parliament.uk. If you have general questions about the work of the House of Commons email hcenquiries@parliament.uk. Planning for onshore wind 3 Commons Library Research Briefing, 5 October 2023 Contents Summary 4 1 Onshore wind statistics (UK-wide) 6 1.1 Where are onshore wind farms located? 7 1.2 Total installed capacity of onshore wind and electricity generation 7 1.3 Do onshore wind farms have public support? 8 2 Onshore wind planning rules in England 10 2.1 Where can onshore wind turbines be sited? 10 2.2 How is the local community consulted on proposed developments? 13 2.3 What factors do LPAs consider when deciding on proposed developments? 14 2.4 How are environmental and habitats impacts considered? 14 2.5 How far