Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 26 September 2024
26 Sep 2024 · S6 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Portfolio Question Time
Onshore Wind Turbines (Review of Noise Guidance)
Net Zero and Energy, and Transport
Of course, any noise complaints can be reported to the relevant local authority and can be investigated under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. There are also provisions under the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, and any breach of consent conditions on noise can be investigated under that act. However, I will take on board Mr Burnett’s comments.
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