Power Generation and Supply The public sector challenge (…and it can be a challenge!) Nick Feltham Principle Planning Officer North Kesteven District Council

Anaerobic Digestion & Solar Biomass Wind Energy Studies Conclusions

Anaerobic Digestion & Solar Visual Impact Continuity of supply? Sourcing Feedstocks Digestate (Location, Location, Location!)

Nocton – height 10m, diameter 33m Branston – height 8m, diameter 10m

NPPF – para 120. “….planning policies and decisions should ensure that new development is appropriate for its location”….”the effects of pollution on health and the natural environment…should be taken into account BUT Para 122. “LPA’s should focus on whether the development itself is an acceptable use of the land…rather than the control of processes or emissions themselves where they are subject to approval under pollution control regimes” (e.g. Environment Agency)

Biomass Land take & visual impact vs other renewables Community Benefit Agreements – residual heat (but don’t focus on it in the Committee Report!...) Environmental Permitting (a ‘comfort blanket’?) 5.8ha, 40MW capacity 1 x 60m stack height 200ha, 54MW capacity 22 x 126m turbine height

Wind Defence Estates drop a bombshell…. How close is too close? The onshore impact of offshore wind?

Wind Lincolnshire County Council position statement Milton Keynes SPD

Energy Studies (East Midlands Councils Low Carbon Energy opportunities study)

North Kesteven City of Lincoln West Lindsey