Written Question · S4W-02864 · Session 4
Whether there is a provision under Scottish planning law that could prevent a wind farm developer from submitting an application to develop…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether there is a provision under Scottish planning law that could prevent a wind farm developer from submitting an application to develop a wind farm (a) in or (b) adjacent to areas of search identified by (i) the Scottish Government or (ii) Dumfries and Galloway Council.
The answer
The Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 provides for a system of marine planning in Scottish Marine area. There are no provisions under the act that could prevent a wind farm developer from submitting an application to develop a wind farm in any part of the Scottish Marine Area. Scottish ministers have the authority to approve or decline any application for a marine license to develop an offshore wind farm in the Scottish Marine Area. Applications to develop a wind farm in the Scottish Marine Area are made under the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 and the Electricity Act 1989.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S4W-02864 by reference.