Purpose

This knowledge builder provides an introduction to public perceptions of renewable energy (RE), summarises key statements from Communities and Local Government (CLG) (formerly the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM)) on community involvement in RE planning and briefly comments on both.

Benefits

As renewable energy proposals are brought forward, it is the role of local planning authorities to regulate their siting ‘where the technology is viable and environmental, economic, and social impacts can be addressed satisfactorily’ .

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Audience

Urban and regional planners and all those wishing to build and assess their knowledge of the topic.

Learning method

This knowledge builder reviews the background to renewable energy and the effect that local proposals may have. It contains additional reading for those interested in the subject area and websites that can help to support and improve planning practice. Includes voluntary self-assessment for recording continuous professional development (CPD).

Time to Complete

1 hour

Length

1 page

Participants

1

Price

£10 Pounds Sterling
(inc. VAT)