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Planning rules reform could see wind farm ban in scenic Scotland Planning rules reform could see wind farm ban in scenic Scotland
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A revamp of planning rules in Scotland could see wind farms being outlawed in the country's national parks and designated scenic areas.A revamp of planning rules in Scotland could see wind farms being outlawed in the country's national parks and designated scenic areas.
Planning Minister Derek Mackay is also proposing to locate turbines further away from cities, towns and villages.Planning Minister Derek Mackay is also proposing to locate turbines further away from cities, towns and villages.
The National Planning Framework and Scottish Planning Policy also pledge to revive Scotland's town centres.The National Planning Framework and Scottish Planning Policy also pledge to revive Scotland's town centres.
Mr Mackay said he now wanted to hear views from members of the public about the draft plans.Mr Mackay said he now wanted to hear views from members of the public about the draft plans.
The changes would affect a range of sectors over the next three decades, including transport, energy and infrastructure.The changes would affect a range of sectors over the next three decades, including transport, energy and infrastructure.
Within the plans, ministers have set out their priorities on where important developments should take place.Within the plans, ministers have set out their priorities on where important developments should take place.
They want to see carbon capture and storage schemes built in Peterhead and Grangemouth.They want to see carbon capture and storage schemes built in Peterhead and Grangemouth.
In addition, there are hopes of developing the aerospace sector at Prestwick Airport and its adjacent enterprise area.In addition, there are hopes of developing the aerospace sector at Prestwick Airport and its adjacent enterprise area.
Mr Mackay said: "Scotland needs a planning system that has, at its heart, the overriding principle of delivering sustainable economic growth in order to maximise the country's attraction to investors and visitors in a global economy.Mr Mackay said: "Scotland needs a planning system that has, at its heart, the overriding principle of delivering sustainable economic growth in order to maximise the country's attraction to investors and visitors in a global economy.
"We want future planning decisions to give significant weight to the economic benefit of proposed developments, particularly the creation of new jobs.""We want future planning decisions to give significant weight to the economic benefit of proposed developments, particularly the creation of new jobs."
He added: "By providing a clear vision, the proposals will be used to guide future development that will help Scotland achieve its ambitious renewable energy targets and also increase protection for our country's most environmentally important areas."He added: "By providing a clear vision, the proposals will be used to guide future development that will help Scotland achieve its ambitious renewable energy targets and also increase protection for our country's most environmentally important areas."
The minister insisted that major new developments, such as leisure facilities and shops, should be in town centres "wherever possible".The minister insisted that major new developments, such as leisure facilities and shops, should be in town centres "wherever possible".
In all, there are 14 proposed national developments.In all, there are 14 proposed national developments.
They are:They are:
Responding to the planning proposals, director of policy for Scottish Renewables Jenny Hogan said onshore wind was "absolutely key" to meeting Scotland's climate change and renewable energy targets.
She believed that excluding large areas of the country suitable for wind farms could potentially slow progress to achieving those objectives.
Ms Hogan added: "Scotland is known across the world for its beautiful landscapes and dynamic renewable energy industry and the Scottish government has to balance both of these priorities.
"Ultimately decisions over where wind farms can and can't be built are for democratically elected politicians both locally and nationally.
"It is important that the consultation on the National Planning Framework and Scottish Planning Policy brings greater clarity to all those concerned with making decisions about Scotland's landscapes and energy needs."
The director of CBI Scotland, Iain McMillan, welcomed the government's emphasis on "jobs and the economy".
He added: "A good and responsive planning system is so important to the success of Scotland's economy and we look forward to working with Scottish ministers during the consultation period."