Question reference: S6W-13250
- Date lodged: 16 December 2022
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Current status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 16 January 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Government, of the wind farm applications submitted in the last five years that were refused, how many have been granted approval following a "material change" within the two years following the initial application.
Answer
Scottish Ministers take decisions on wind farm applications that are made to them under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989. None of the eleven wind farm applications refused by Scottish Ministers over the last 5 years have been consented following a material change.