Survey of interest in Onshore Wind
If your area is suitable for onshore wind and you are interested in maybe, probably or definitely looking into doing it please fill in this survey.

The government "will consult this year on developing local partnerships for a limited number of willing communities who wish to host new onshore wind infrastructure in return for benefits, including lower energy bills".

We want to show the government that lots of communities want to do onshore wind themselves rather than be bribed to be done unto by big developers. And suggest that they should relax planning constraints in England for community onshore wind. 70% of the population now support onshore wind even local to them.

A recent report showed that community wind projects in Scotland delivered on average 34 times the community benefit of commercial projects even though they are mandated to contribute to community benefit funds! We want that for our communities!
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Is your organisation interested in pursuing onshore wind projects in your area? *
If 'no' there is probably no point in your continuing with the survey, Thanks.
Have you ever looked into or done onshore wind before? *
If yes please give brief details. eg identified sites, done feasibility studies, discussed it at board level, with the community, with investors... Please describe the barriers or difficulties you experience - eg planning, local opposition..
BEIS wants case-studies of people trying (or succeeding) to do onshore wind. Would you agree to be contacted to get more detail?
They want to know about challenges you have faced with the planning system and any other blocks.
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Are any areas in your region designated at 'suitable for wind generation' in the Local Plan? *
If yes, please name them if possible.
Are there any areas that are suitable for onshore wind but no so designated in the Local Plan? If so please name them.
Do you think the local community in these areas would be interested in supporting community-owned onshore wind in return for benefits? eg reduced bills, 34 times the community benefit... *
Is there anything else you want to tell us?
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