Notice of Draft Local Planning Policy No.2 – Wind Farms

Shire of Kent is inviting public comments on the draft Local Planning Policy No.2 – Wind Farms

A the Ordinary Meeting of Council held 24 July 2024, Council resolved to advertise the draft Local Planning Policy No.2 – Wind Farms.

Development and adoption of a Local Planning Policy for Wind Farms is essential to provide a clear framework for managing wind energy development in the Shire of Kent. Once adopted, the policy will inform future development applications and planning decisions, ensuring that wind farm projects are developed responsibly and sustainably.

The draft Local Planning Policy can be viewed by clicking on the below link:

Draft Local Planning Policy No.2 – Wind Farms

In accordance with the procedural requirements of clause 4 in Part 2 of the Deemed Provisions of the Planning and Development (Local Planning Schemes) Regulations 2015, the requirement for public advertising period must not be less than 21 days.

Opportunities for public comment are now open and submissions will be closed at 4.00pm on the 30 August 2024. Please email comments / submissions to [email protected] , please note that all submissions are not considered confidential and may be referred to Council to assist with the proposal.

Following the conclusion of the advertising period, Council will consider any submissions received and resolve to either proceed, proceed with modifications, or not proceed with the draft Local Planning Policy.

For any further inquiries, please contact Christie Smith, Chief Executive Officer on 0429 993 986.