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Forthbank Wind Energy Development
5.4.4 The Development Plan Policies relevant to the proposed wind energy development are set out
in Table 5.2 below.
Table 5.2 Development Plan Policies
Policy Topic Structure Plan Local Plan
Sustainability
SD1
Nature Conservation ENV1 EN1
Landscape and the Countryside ENV2 and ENV3 EN18
Environmental Enhancement ENV5 EN11
Contaminated Land
EN14
Historic and Built Environment ENV6 EN6, EN7 and EN9
Water Resources ENV9 EN4
Renewable Energy
ENV14 and ENV16
Clackmannanshire and Stirling Structure Plan
5.4.5 The Structure Plan provides the framework for the development of the area until 2017. It aims
to bring positive social and economic change whilst making sure that the environment is
protected and that the quality of life is improved for those living and working in the area.
Sustainability
5.4.6 All policies in the Structure Plan are predicated on the Plan’s sustainability objectives as set
out in the Plan’s strategy of “Working Towards Sustainable Development”.
5.4.7 Policy SD1: Key Principles lists the key principles against which development proposals will
be assessed. The criteria relative to this assessment are:
• That full account has been taken of impact on the environment.
• The Precautionary Principle will apply whenever the environmental implications of
development are unclear, or inconclusive, but where there is potential for irreversible
environmental damage.
• That the potential of the development to contribute to the enhancement of the quality
and distinctiveness of the built and natural environment has been addressed.
• That in appropriate circumstances the reuse of suitable brownfield sites including
derelict, disused and contaminated sites and buildings within settlements has been
sought in preference to greenfield sites.
• The potential of the development to contribute towards the enhancement of
employment opportunities, social inclusion, community safety and, where relevant,
urban and rural regeneration.
• That the potential of the development to promote efficient use and re-use of
resources including energy, materials, land, buildings and infrastructure has been
addressed.
• Appropriate mitigation and compensatory measures will be required from developers
if a potential adverse impact on the community or the environment has been
identified.
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