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THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
AND
OFFSHORE WIND
Julian Chafer FRICSHead of Estates
Central Business UnitDefence Estates
The MoD and Offshore Wind
OUR MISSION
“to deliver estate solutions to defence needs”
OUR VISION
"...to provide an estate of the right size and quality,
which is managed and developed effectively
inline with acknowledged best practice, and is
sensitive to social and environmental
considerations."
The MoD and Offshore Wind
The MoD Estate
243,000 hectares (1% of UK); Substantial environmental and built heritage; Value £14bn; Annual expenditure £1.5 - 2bn.
The MoD and Offshore Wind
Sustainability And The MoD Estate
• Strategic Defence Review;• Strategic Environmental Appraisal;• Strategy for the Defence Estate;• Greening Government;• At the heart of decision making processes;• Appraisal Handbook for Sustainability and the Environment.
The MoD and Offshore Wind
The Energy White Paper
What we have done / are doing;
• Wind Energy, Defence and Civil Aviation Working Group; • Wind Energy And Aviation Interests Interim Guidelines; • Engaging more with the industry;• Engaging with Regional Bodies, Local Authorities etc.
The MoD and Offshore Wind
The Energy White Paper
What we have done / are doing;
• Providing guidance to those reviewing applications;• Telephone help line - 0790 1751770;• Providing advice after an objection is raised; and• Supporting research.
The MoD and Offshore Wind
The Energy White Paper
What we are trying to do better;
• Raising the profile of wind farms within the Department;• Shortening proposal turn-around times;• Reducing the number of objections;• Producing more meaningful statistics.
The MoD and Offshore Wind
Assessing Wind Farm Proposals
Wind Farm Proposals Received
0
250
500
750
1000
1250
1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
The MoD and Offshore Wind
Assessing Wind Farm Proposals
9%
55%36%
No Objections
Objection Raised
Being Considered
The MoD and Offshore Wind
Assessing Wind Farm Proposals
Energy White Paper commitment; Each case considered on its merits; Primary aim = operational capability and health and safety; Only justifiable objections will be raised; MoD will discuss amendments to design, location etc.
The MoD and Offshore Wind
The Energy White PaperThe MoD “Hurdle”;
• 2872 proposals considered by MoD since 1996;• 1553 proposals = no objection;• 03 “No Objections” = wind contribution to
Renewables Obligation;• What happens to many of those we don’t object to?• What happens to those we do object to?• Who are the objectors to planning applications?
The MoD and Offshore Wind
The Energy White Paper
Turnaround times;
• Understood that this is a key issue;• 6 - 8 weeks in Energy White Paper;• 12 - 14 weeks now;• Why?
The MoD and Offshore Wind
The Energy White Paper
Turnaround times - what we are doing;
• Additional staff resources;• Internet based consultation system;• Greater use of IT and GIS.
The MoD and Offshore Wind
The Energy White Paper
Turnaround times - what you can do;
• Do your homework;• Assess likely importance of other stakeholders;• Be sensible about which proposals are submitted;• Ensure we get all the information we need;• If in doubt - get in touch!
The MoD and Offshore Wind
The Energy White Paper
Proliferation;
• Ensuring maximum contribution to Renewables Obligation;• Want to consent to the largest schemes possible.
The MoD and Offshore Wind
The Energy White Paper
Tracking of proposals;
• Proposals outside planning system impossible to track;• How can we stay informed about progress?
The MoD and Offshore Wind
Assessing Wind Farm Proposals
Air Defence Radar; Air Traffic Control Radar; Meteorological Office Radar; Training and Exercise Areas; Danger Areas.
The MoD and Offshore Wind
Air defence radar
Turbines within 74km; and
In line of sight to the radar.
The MoD and Offshore Wind
Air traffic control radar
Turbines within 66km; and
In line of sight to the radar.
The MoD and Offshore Wind
Meteorological Office Radar
Turbines within 20km; and
In line of sight to the radar;
Only two objections in 2003.
The MoD and Offshore Wind
MoD Use Of In-shore and Off-shore Areas
Training and Exercise Areas;
Manoeuvres; Fire weapons; Operate other equipment; No legal right to exclude others.
The MoD and Offshore Wind
MoD Use Of In-shore and Off-shore Areas
Danger Areas;
Sub-surface, surface, and airspace; MoD can control access; Many are protected by military byelaws;
The MoD and Offshore Wind
MoD Use Of In-shore and Off-shore Areas
Air Weapon Ranges;
16 in UK waters; Turbines near range boundaries could limit low
flying approaches.
The MoD and Offshore Wind
MoD Use Of In-shore and Off-shore Areas
MoD airfields / aerodromes;
16 located on/near the coast; Protected airspace over coastal waters; Cannot have turbines within flight approach paths.
The MoD and Offshore Wind
MoD Use Of In-shore and Off-shore Areas
Vibration / acoustic emissions;
Effect on land based seismometers being assessed; Potential for interference with vessel mounted;
Navigation; Communications; and Surveillance systems.