Renewable Energy Consultations

Our Renewable Energy consultations

We regularly consult widely on the development of new policies and guidance in relation to renewable energy.

• In December 2009 SNH produced guidance for siting and designing windfarms in the landscape. Since then there has been an increase in the amount of small turbine development in Scotland. In response to this, SNH is now developing guidance for siting and designing of small scale wind turbine development of between 15 and 50 metres. We will be publishing the guidance in due course. Thanks for your patience.

Our response to other Renewable Energy consultations

We regularly respond to consultations from Government, industry and other agencies on issues relating to renewable energy. You can find out more by visiting our consultation responses section.

Our responses to some key consultations about renewable energy developments and issues are listed below. Responses to planning consultations relating to individual planning applications are available from the relevant Scottish Natural Heritage Area Office if required.

• Scottish Natural Heritage response to the proposal to raise the Section 36 consent threshold for onshore hydro schemes (Nov 2010) 
• Scottish Natural Heritage response to the UK Renewable Energy Strategy Consultation    (Sep 2008)
• Scottish Natural Heritage response to Scottish Government Renewable Energy Framework Consultation  (Dec 2008)  
• Final response to approved Highland Renewables Strategy  - May 2007
• Application for Lewis Wind farm    - response to 2006 addendum - February 2007
• Scottish Natural Heritage response to further SEI for Muaitheabhal wind farm  , October 2006, Mark Macdonald
• Scottish Natural Heritage response to revised Muaitheabhal wind farm proposal 
• Scottish Natural Heritage responds to Beauly - Denny powerlines proposals 
• Application for the Muaitheabhal windfarm, Western Isles    - supplementary advice
• Application for the Muaitheabhal windfarm, Western Isles 
• Lewis Wind power Windfarm Application 
• Response Fees Payable for Consent Under the Electricity  (Applications for Consent) Scotland Regulations 1990
• Renewables Inquiry: Evidence to the Enterprise and Culture Committee 
• Future Offshore