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Community engagement from onshore wind developments. Good practice guidance for England
Publication Year
2025
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Provides guidance on good practice in community engagement when onshore wind is built in the local area. Covers: introduction to the onshore windfarm development process; introduction to community engagement; community engagement plan; starting early; identifying the community; reaching the whole community; feeding back and following up with the community; ongoing engagement; repowering, decommissioning and life extensions. Illustrated with a case study.
Document History
Last updated: 4 July 2025 - Structural changes made to remove the community benefits section, which is now included in the Community Benefits Guidance. Document type: guidance. First published: 7 October 2014. Published in conjunction with Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Publisher Information
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is a government ministerial department whose responsibilities cover security of energy supply, energy markets, energy efficiency and net zero. Previously known as the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
1 Victoria Street
London
DESNZ
UK
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero
