Guidance

Dealing with wind farm noise complaints

This report is aimed at helping Local Authorities deal with wind farm noise complaints, using Statutory Nuisance powers. 

Documents

Wind Farm Noise Statutory Nuisance Complaint Methodology

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Details

This document examines the use of Statutory Nuisance to deal with wind farm noise complaints when resolution via the Planning System is not possible or has proven to be ineffective.

Flow charts outlining the suggested steps for investigating complaints of Statutory Nuisance due to noise from wind farms are provided in Appendix B, C and D to this report.

Published 28 June 2011