The East Lothian Council Planning department decide if wind turbines are the right size for the right place. Sometimes the Scottish Government makes the decision, especially for large wind farms.
A new report says there is only room for small wind turbines in East Lothian.
Lowland Wind Capacity Study Report
A big part of what planners have to think about is the “visual impact” of a wind turbine on the people who see it. We believe that a community wind turbine looks different from a normal wind turbine because it is bringing money into the community.
We sent a letter to the East Lothian Council Planning Department. Dunbar Community Energy consultation response
Does looking at a community wind turbine affect you differently from a non-community wind turbine?
We need you to decide.