The potential impact of noise from turbine blades, mechanical components and any linked structures should be considered. This includes structure-borne vibration if turbines are building-mounted. Modern turbines can be much quieter than earlier models, and variation in size, design and performance means that specifying universally applicable distances from housing, schools or other noise-sensitive receptors has become inappropriate. Variations in local background noise also mean that proposals need to be assessed in relation to local circumstances. Particular attention should be paid to how turbine noise compares with background noise during quieter periods, particularly night (2300-0700 hrs) and to situations where receptors and turbines may sometimes be in contrasting wind-noise conditions.

A major part of each project is the planning application stage which may often take the largest part of the project duration. Fortunately planners are increasingly looking favorably to small scale renewables and we have much success in applying for planning permission on behalf of landowners and businesses. Dealing with the planning authorities is all part of the service we provide when you purchase a wind turbine from us.

Enviko offer to carryout the full planning application process on behalf of the customer including:

-Initial consultation with the local authority

-Preparation of the planning application

-Technical dialog with local grid company for connection approval

-Supporting technical information

Many smaller wind turbines will not need planning permission however it is best to consult your local authority in any case, all wind turbines above 8 metres tall need planning permission. If the proposed

site for larger wind turbines (above 50kW) is in greenbelt or Metropolitan Open Land (London only), demonstration of ‘very special circumstances’ will be required to obtain planning permission. This is essential as the project can not go ahead without it, we are more than happy to help you to obtain this.

Planning permission application is subject to a small fee and will take approximately 4 weeks to be granted.

The turbine will usually be between 9m and 15m tall We would always recommend the largest possible mast, the higher the mast the greater the wind speed. This will increase the power production of the turbine.

Please feel free to get in contact with us by email or call 0845 189 9894 to discuss any of your requirements.