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Dorset Council response to consultation on permitted development rights for onshore wind turbines in England

24/06/2026 - Dorset Council response to consultation on permitted development rights for onshore wind turbines in England

That the response submitted (as set out in Appendix A of the report) to the recent Government consultation on the proposed introduction of a new permitted development right for small-scale, non-domestic wind turbines, be endorsed.

 

Reason for decision

 

The proposed new permitted development right would streamline the planning process for small-scale non-domestic wind turbines which met certain criteria.

 

The consultation response set out in Appendix A supported the principle of the new proposed permitted development right whilst also highlighting the importance of a full assessment of impacts through a planning application for larger scale schemes.