Object

Representation ID: 8711

Received: 02/12/2024

Respondent: Historic England

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Whilst the paragraph “The broad area suitable for Large Scale Wind Energy Turbines classification does not prejudice other material planning considerations, such as effects on designated sites and their interest features” is welcomed – the drawing should be clearly and legibly marked to indicate that heritage impacts were not assessed in the mapping exercise

The separations on the map for areas potentially suitable for’ - small / medium, medium / large and very large wind turbines together with opportunity areas for solar create inherent difficulties once actual schemes are being designed particularly on their boundaries, your authority may find it difficult to defend these demarcations.

Support

Representation ID: 8725

Received: 24/12/2024

Respondent: National Highways

Policy CC8 of the local plan sets out the Council’s policy on proposed development for the production of renewable energy. National Highways acknowledges that proposals will be considered in regard to their traffic impacts. As we have previously commented in Regulation 18, we recommend that you make note of the DfT policy included below with respect of proposals, including those delivering renewable energy, located close to the SRN.
As set out in DfT Circular 01/2022 paragraph 65-67, wind turbines should not be located where motorists need to pay particular attention to the driving task, such as the immediate vicinity of connections, sharp bends, and crossings for pedestrians, cyclists and horse- riders. To mitigate the risks to the safety of road users arising from structural or mechanical failure, wind turbines should be sited a minimum of, height + 50 metres, or height x 1.5 (whichever is the lesser), from the highway boundary of the SRN.
In addition, as per DfT Circular 01/2022 paragraph 70, some developments, notably solar farms, wind turbines and those with extensive glass facades, have the potential to create glint and glare which can be a distraction for drivers. Where these developments would be visible from the SRN, National Highways should be consulted on an appropriate assessment of the intensity of solar reflection likely to be produced. This should satisfy National Highways that safety on the SRN is not compromised.

Object

Representation ID: 8741

Received: 01/12/2024

Respondent: CPRE Rutland

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

The policy, as worded would appear to allow for the use of BMV land for renewable energy under certain circumstances, whereas Policy EN6 explicitly states that BMV land must not be used in this way.
This inconsistency must be resolved. It would be, at best, undesirable for too much of the county's land to be given over to renewable energy installations. Excessive development of the landscape would, in any case, be contrary to the plan's current vision statement, which requires that development respects Rutland's rural character and enhances its rural identity; it may also contravene Strategic Objective 9, Make effective use of land and natural resources. There must be a limit to such use as a matter of policy.