HC Deb 08 June 2004 vol 422 c384W
Mr. Ben Chapman

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what assessment she has made of the visual impact of wind farms in operation; and if she will make a statement. [175000]

Mr. Timms

The visual impact of proposed wind farm developments is considered on a case-by-case basis by the relevant planning authorities.

The Government's national planning policy with regard to wind farms and renewable energy is set out in Planning Policy Guidance note (PPG) 22: Renewable Energy, which gives local planning authorities guidance on a range of issues that affect the siting of wind turbines—including visual impact.

Adam Price

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what the composition was of the working group responsible for the ETSU-R-97 report entitled the Assessment and Rating of Noise from Wind Farms. [175562]

Mr. Timms

The working group responsible for the ETSU-R-97 report entitled the Assessment and Rating of Noise from Wind Farms was:

Name
Mr. R. Meir—Chairman DTI
Dr. M. L. Legerton—Secretary ETSU
Dr. M. B. Anderson Renewable Energy Systems
Mr. B. Berry National Physical Laboratory
Dr. A. Bullmore Hoare Lea and Partners
Mr. M. Hayes The Hayes McKenzie Partnership
Mr. M. Jiggins Carrick District Council
Mr. E. Leeming The National Power Company Ltd.
Dr. P. Musgrove National Wind Power Ltd.
Mr. D. J. Spode North Cornwall District Council
Mr. H. A. Thomas Isle of Anglesey County Council
Ms E. Tomalin EcoGen Ltd.
Mr. M. Trinick Bond Pearce Solicitors
Dr. J. Warren National Wind Power Ltd.