§ Mr. VazTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to review policy guidance concerning wind farms. [1475]
§ Mr. RaynsfordPlanning policy guidance on wind energy developments is contained in Planning Policy Guidance note 22, "Renewable Energy". The Government have no immediate plans to revise that guidance.
§ Mr. EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what proposals he has in respect of planning guidance for wind farms in areas of outstanding natural beauty. [1310]
§ Mr. RaynsfordPlanning policy guidance on wind energy developments, including developments in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is contained in Planning Policy Guidance note 22, "Renewable Energy". Further advice on Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty is given in the recently issued revised Planning Policy Guidance note 7, "The Countryside—Environmental Quality and Economic and Social Development". The Government have no immediate plans to revise either guidance note.