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    Wind Farm Planning Consultancy
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    Wind Farm Planning Consultancy

    Planning for Wind Farms

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    Planning for wind farms

    Arthian provides expert planning consultancy for onshore wind farms, supporting developers, investors, and landowners to bring technically complex and often contested projects successfully through the planning system. Our chartered planners combine national experience with local insight to secure robust, defensible permissions for wind energy developments across the UK and Ireland. 

    Strategic planning for complex wind energy projects

    Onshore wind schemes require careful consideration of planning, environmental, technical, and community factors. We help you understand and navigate these complexities from the earliest stages of site identification through to determination and delivery. 

    • Site selection and feasibility: We assess potential wind farm locations against planning policy, wind resource, grid connection opportunities, access, landscape and visual sensitivity, aviation considerations, ecological and cultural heritage constraints, and community context. 
    • Planning strategy development: We shape a planning and consenting strategy aligned with local and national policy, anticipated stakeholder positions, and project objectives, identifying key risks, opportunities, and likely information requirements. 
    • Planning applications for wind farms: We prepare, coordinate, and manage planning submissions for onshore wind projects, engaging proactively with planning authorities, statutory consultees, and key stakeholders to address issues early and improve prospects of consent. 

    Our Wind Farm Planning Services

    Arthian’s team offers a comprehensive wind farm planning consultancy service, which includes: 

    Environmental Impact Assessment for wind farms
    Planning documentation and evidence for wind farm proposals
    Community and stakeholder engagement for wind projects
    Our Wind Farm Planning Expertise
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    Environmental Impact Assessment for wind farms

    Most wind farm developments require a structured approach to environmental assessment. We provide full coordination and management of the EIA process. 

    • Screening and scoping: We lead EIA screening and scoping, working with local planning authorities and consultees to focus assessment on relevant topics and avoid unnecessary work. 
    • EIA coordination and management: We manage the EIA team across disciplines such as landscape and visual, noise, ecology, hydrology, cultural heritage, transport, and shadow flicker, ensuring a coherent, policy-compliant assessment. 
    • Environmental Statements and mitigation strategies: We prepare and coordinate Environmental Statements and non-technical summaries, outlining significant effects, mitigation measures, and residual impacts in a clear and accessible way for decision-makers. 
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    Planning documentation and evidence for wind farm proposals

    Strong planning outcomes depend on well-evidenced submissions that clearly communicate the need, benefits, and impacts of your scheme. 

    • Planning statements and supporting assessments: We produce planning statements and coordinate supporting documents that set out the project’s contribution to renewable energy and climate targets, while addressing site-specific constraints and planning considerations. 
    • Development plan representations: Where relevant, we support representations to local plans and spatial strategies to promote wind energy opportunities and safeguard your interests in emerging policy. 
    • Statements of Community Involvement: We provide clear reporting on how engagement has been carried out and how stakeholder feedback has shaped the final design. 
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    Community and stakeholder engagement for wind projects

    Wind farms attract significant public interest. Effective engagement is essential to managing concerns and building a clear narrative around benefits, mitigation, and long-term stewardship. 

    • Consultation strategy design: We design tailored consultation strategies combining online and in-person techniques, from virtual consultation platforms and webinars to public exhibitions and targeted stakeholder meetings. 
    • Addressing key issues: We help articulate clear responses to common concerns such as visual and landscape effects, noise, traffic, biodiversity, and cumulative impacts, integrating this narrative into the planning submission. 
    • Ongoing communication: Throughout the planning process, we support consistent, transparent communication with authorities and stakeholders to maintain confidence in the project. 
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    Our Wind Farm Planning Expertise

    Our experts offer a breadth of experience, including: 

    • Detailed understanding of planning and infrastructure interfaces: We understand how wind energy interacts with wider infrastructure, environmental policy, and local communities, and we reflect this in our planning strategies. 
    • National experience, regional insight: We bring experience from projects across the UK and Ireland, combined with knowledge of local authority approaches and regional policy nuances. 
    • Integrated technical and environmental expertise: Our planners work alongside geotechnical, hydrological, ecological, and other technical specialists to provide a fully integrated service. 
    Wind Farm Planning 3

    Environmental Impact Assessment for wind farms

    Most wind farm developments require a structured approach to environmental assessment. We provide full coordination and management of the EIA process. 

    • Screening and scoping: We lead EIA screening and scoping, working with local planning authorities and consultees to focus assessment on relevant topics and avoid unnecessary work. 
    • EIA coordination and management: We manage the EIA team across disciplines such as landscape and visual, noise, ecology, hydrology, cultural heritage, transport, and shadow flicker, ensuring a coherent, policy-compliant assessment. 
    • Environmental Statements and mitigation strategies: We prepare and coordinate Environmental Statements and non-technical summaries, outlining significant effects, mitigation measures, and residual impacts in a clear and accessible way for decision-makers. 
    Wind Farm Planning 3

    Planning documentation and evidence for wind farm proposals

    Strong planning outcomes depend on well-evidenced submissions that clearly communicate the need, benefits, and impacts of your scheme. 

    • Planning statements and supporting assessments: We produce planning statements and coordinate supporting documents that set out the project’s contribution to renewable energy and climate targets, while addressing site-specific constraints and planning considerations. 
    • Development plan representations: Where relevant, we support representations to local plans and spatial strategies to promote wind energy opportunities and safeguard your interests in emerging policy. 
    • Statements of Community Involvement: We provide clear reporting on how engagement has been carried out and how stakeholder feedback has shaped the final design. 
    Wind Farm Planning 3

    Community and stakeholder engagement for wind projects

    Wind farms attract significant public interest. Effective engagement is essential to managing concerns and building a clear narrative around benefits, mitigation, and long-term stewardship. 

    • Consultation strategy design: We design tailored consultation strategies combining online and in-person techniques, from virtual consultation platforms and webinars to public exhibitions and targeted stakeholder meetings. 
    • Addressing key issues: We help articulate clear responses to common concerns such as visual and landscape effects, noise, traffic, biodiversity, and cumulative impacts, integrating this narrative into the planning submission. 
    • Ongoing communication: Throughout the planning process, we support consistent, transparent communication with authorities and stakeholders to maintain confidence in the project. 
    Wind Farm Planning 3

    Our Wind Farm Planning Expertise

    Our experts offer a breadth of experience, including: 

    • Detailed understanding of planning and infrastructure interfaces: We understand how wind energy interacts with wider infrastructure, environmental policy, and local communities, and we reflect this in our planning strategies. 
    • National experience, regional insight: We bring experience from projects across the UK and Ireland, combined with knowledge of local authority approaches and regional policy nuances. 
    • Integrated technical and environmental expertise: Our planners work alongside geotechnical, hydrological, ecological, and other technical specialists to provide a fully integrated service. 

    Why Choose Arthian's Climate Transition Team?

    Engineering services delivered by specialists:

    Integration

    Fully integrated with geotechnical, hydrological, and ecological disciplines.

    Our Experience

    National experience with regional insight and regulatory familiarity.

    Our Understanding

    Deep understanding of planning, infrastructure, and environmental interfaces.

    Results Driven

    Commitment to technical rigour, clear communication, and long-term outcomes.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can you help with planning applications for wind turbines?

    Yes. We support clients through the full planning process, including environmental screening and stakeholder engagement.

    Do I need a wind farm noise assessment for planning?

    Yes—most wind energy developments require a Noise Impact Assessment aligned with ETSU-R-97 and IOA guidance.

    How do I know if my site is suitable for wind energy?

    Our assessments analyse wind speed, terrain, planning constraints, and grid access to determine feasibility.

    Is wind energy viable for small businesses or farms?

    Absolutely. Small-scale wind can be a cost-effective solution for rural sites with good wind resources.

    Can wind energy be integrated with other renewables?

    Yes. Wind systems can complement solar PV, battery storage, and heat pumps as part of a wider energy strategy.

    What is involved in onshore wind cabling design?

    Onshore wind cabling design involves planning and engineering the full route from landfall to grid connection. This includes trench layouts, joint bay design, HDD crossings, access road construction, and coordination with stakeholders to ensure compliance and constructability.

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