Evaluating the cumulative impact problem in spatial planning: A case study of wind turbines in Aberdeenshire, UK

Scott, A.J. and Shannon, P. and Hardman, M. and Miller, D. (2014) Evaluating the cumulative impact problem in spatial planning: A case study of wind turbines in Aberdeenshire, UK. Town Planning Review, 85 (4). pp. 457-487. ISSN 00410020 (ISSN)

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Abstract

The problem of cumulative impact (CI) is an under-researched issue in spatial planning theory and practice with important implications for sustainability. This paper investigates how cumulative impact is addressed within the Scottish planning system through a case study focused on small-scale wind developments in Aberdeenshire UK. Using assessments of planning applications and stakeholder interviews, the findings revealed a disjuncture between considering applications on their own merit versus more strategic and long term considerations. The lack of sufficient guidance tailored to the specific scale of development poses significant proportionality problems. We argue for a more positive dialogue between planners, developers and supporting agencies championing adaptive management and social learning frameworks in order to improve CI processes and outcomes.

Item Type:	Article
Identification Number:	https://doi.org/10.3828/tpr.2014.27
Dates:	Date Event 1 January 2014 Published
Uncontrolled Keywords:	cumulative impact, environmental assessment, planning policy, spatial planning, wind development, adaptive management, environmental assessment, planning system, spatial planning, stakeholder, urban planning, wind turbine, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Subjects:	CAH13 - architecture, building and planning > CAH13-01 - architecture, building and planning > CAH13-01-01 - architecture CAH13 - architecture, building and planning > CAH13-01 - architecture, building and planning > CAH13-01-02 - building CAH13 - architecture, building and planning > CAH13-01 - architecture, building and planning > CAH13-01-04 - planning (urban, rural and regional)
Divisions:	Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment > School of Engineering and the Built Environment Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment > School of Engineering and the Built Environment > School of Built Environment
Depositing User:	Yasser Nawaz
Date Deposited:	19 Jul 2016 14:12
Last Modified:	22 Mar 2023 12:16
URI:	https://www.open-access.bcu.ac.uk/id/eprint/1996

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