Object
Draft Greater Norwich Local Plan – Part 1 The Strategy
Representation ID: 21707
Received: 16/03/2020
Respondent: Engena
Terminology needs to be more carefully worded, particularly 'The NPPF also requires a positive approach to large scale renewable energy generation except for onshore wind energy development.' Without amendment the policy is unreasonable and restrictive. The 'preferred approach' implies footnote 49 of the NPPF which does not need to be repeated in local policy. A positive approach can be taken to onshore wind if the stipulations of NPPF Footnote 49 are met. The NPPF promotes sustainable development and therefore excluding onshore wind from the positive approach to planning is a policy conflict.
Terminology needs to be more carefully worded, particularly 'The NPPF also requires a positive approach to large scale renewable energy generation except for onshore wind energy development.' Without amendment the policy is unreasonable and restrictive. The 'preferred approach' implies footnote 49 of the NPPF which does not need to be repeated in local policy. A positive approach can be taken to onshore wind if the stipulations of NPPF Footnote 49 are met. The NPPF promotes sustainable development and therefore excluding onshore wind from the positive approach to planning is a policy conflict.