To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what guidance, advice or instructions have been issued to planning inspectors with regard to the involvement of public money in the promotion, development or financing of on-shore wind farms and its relevance to a planning appeal. (186339)

Inspectors reach their decisions having regard to the development plan, published policy and guidance (notably the planning policy statements on renewables and climate change) and any other material considerations. There is no issued guidance, advice or instructions to planning inspectors on

“the involvement of public money in the promotion, development or economics of on-shore wind farms”.

Inspectors receive training on matters relating to their decisions which will include background information relating to issues such as the renewables obligation.