The recent approval by the Scottish Government of the Revised Draft NPF4, comes in tandem with the publication of key policy documents;  Onshore Wind Policy Statement 2022 and Draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan. All documents emphasise the drive to achieve Net Zero by 2045 in Scotland and the significant role which the renewable energy sector can play. Principal Consultant, EIA, Jenni Mcleod offers a brief summary of the key elements with regards to renewable development and what the implications for developers. 

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On 1 April 2022, planning application fees in Scotland were restructured which now caps the fees applicable for developments of up to three wind turbines at £5,000 (as opposed to a per 0.1 ha site area charge).  EIA Technical Director Malcolm Sangster outlines some of the implications of the changes. 
 

Atmos Consulting are pleased to announce the appointment of Sara Toule as Principal Consultant within its Ecology Team.

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Biodiversity net gain (BNG) is a term that is being used more and more frequently, but do you feel like you have a working knowledge of what it means for your potential development sites or ongoing land management?

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As more and more development sites begin to open up, we are increasingly being asked if it is too late to undertake bat surveys? In short, the answer is most definitely no but you need to be quick to make up for lost time and fit surveys into short window left.