Planning Policy Statement 18 Renewable Energy Preamble The Department of the Environment (the Department) is responsible for planning control in Northern Ireland. The Planning Service, an Agency within the Department, administers its planning functions. The Department of Finance and Personnel …]
Read Full Story »
Advice Archives
Archive for the ‘Planning’ Category
FromPPS18 A85. Applicants are advised to consult at an early stage with DRD Roads Service for development affecting public roads. In the case of railway lines consultation should take place with Translink. A86. Although wind turbines erected in accordance with …]
Read Full Story »
Noise is a Minor Problem Today It is interesting to note that the sound emission levels for all new Danish turbine designs tend to cluster around the same values. This seems to indicate that the gains due to new designs …]
Read Full Story »
Wind turbines, like other tall structures will cast a shadow on the neighbouring area when the sun is visible. If you live very close to the wind turbine, it may be annoying if the rotor blades chop the sunlight, causing …]
Read Full Story »