Order No. 1590 on planning and permission for installation of wind turbines.

Subject

Energy, Environment gen.

Keyword

Renewable energy Energy conservation/energy production Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Environmental planning Policy/planning

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

1 January 2015.

Abstract

This Order regulates planning for installation of wind turbines in order to promote sustainable development. These must be of 150 meters or more of height if wind turbines are for experimental purposes and located in areas of technical facilities, including areas for common biogas plants. These must be certified in Denmark, must follow a geometric pattern in the chosen landscape as well as they must follow the Planning Act’s provisions related to precise location, number, minimum and maximum size (height).

Full text

Danish

Website

www.retsinformation.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Planning Act (No. 1157 of 2020).

Legislation | Denmark | 1991 (2020)

Keyword: Environmental planning, Protection of habitats, Policy/planning, Basic legislation, Coastal zone management, Urban land, Internal trade, Zoning, Expropriation, Land-use planning, Freshwater resources management, Sustainable development, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX