History
Landscape Implications of Solar PV Proposals –
In response to elected members' concerns over the number of renewable energy planning applications being submitted and lack of consistent advice against which to assess landscape impacts, the Council commissioned consultants to prepare an 'Assessment of Landscape Sensitivity to on-shore wind energy and large scale photovoltaic development in Mid Devon District' (LSA), October 2013. Following further consideration the Council resolved to consult on the LSA with a view to adopting it as a Supplementary Planning Document.
What has happened previously?
Scoping Consultation
The Council conducted an initial consultation from the 25th July to the 8th September 2014 on the content of a new Supplementary Planning Document (SPD). A total of 13 valid representations were received.
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Assessment of Landscape Sensitivity to on-shore wind energy and large scale photovoltaic development in Mid Devon District (LSA)
Representations received
A summary of the representations received during the initial consultation, along with the individual representations are shown below.
Draft SPD Consultation
Following the initial consultation representations were taken into account to prepare a draft SPD which was consulted on 15 February 2016 – 29 March 2016. One of the main changes in the document was a focus only on the impact of solar proposals and no longer on-shore wind energy due a change in national policy and guidance.
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Landscape Implications of Solar PV Proposals – Draft SPD
Previous Draft
Representations received
A total of 18 valid representations were received. One late representation was received which could not be logged as a representation but has been published in the table below for information.
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Cheldon, Chawleigh and Chulmleigh Landscape and Heritage Protection Group |