The British government has proposed lifting planning barriers that hindered the domestic installation and use of energy generating devices such as small wind turbines and solar panels.
"Planning permission will no longer be required for domestic wind turbines and photovoltaics under new government proposals."
"Communities secretary Ruth Kelly said the proposals would make it easier for householders to produce their own energy using microgeneration technologies."
"She said: 'I believe that the local planning system should support efforts to tackle climate change rather than acting as a barrier.'"
"Kelly said local authorities would still have the power to stop the installation of renewables if they offered limited benefits and impacted the local environment. 'It is important to ensure that there are clear, common-sense safeguards on noise, siting and size and the unique features of conservation areas are protected.'"
FULL STORY: Planning to be scrapped for domestic renewables

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