AQW 51721/22-27

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 11/09/2026
Answered On Date: 08/10/2026
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure, when assessing the cumulative impact of a proposed wind energy development, to detail how consideration is given to (i) operational turbines; (ii) developments granted planning permission, but not yet constructed; (iii) applications awaiting determination; and (iv) developments subject to appeal.

Answer:

All planning applications for wind energy development are assessed against the provisions of the relevant council Local Development Plan (LDP), the Strategic Planning Policy Statement (SPPS) Edition 2, relevant planning guidance, the views of statutory consultees and all other material planning considerations. Where an LDP contains specific policies or guidance relating to wind energy development, these will be a primary consideration in the assessment of proposals within that council area.