Public Inquiries and Appeals
Simon White has appeared as expert witness on landscape and visual impact issues over 15 years for a wide range of development types including housing, employment and renewable energy.
Some inquiries have related to Local Plans where previous landscape assessments or strategies have been undertaken or in appeals on specific developments. This capability is considered to be an essential adjunct to undertaking strategic landscape planning work for local authorities, such as sensitivity and capacity studies.
Renewable energy has figured prominently in appeal work. Wind farms both within and outside Stategic Search Areas in Wales and preferred areas in England have been tackled. Energy from Waste facilities are also now coming through the system.
