Narrogin wind farm—Shire of Narrogin planning scheme
204. Hon Neil Thomsonto theLeader of the House representing the Minister for Planning and Lands:
I refer to the proposed Narrogin Wind Farm and note that the Shire of Narrogin local planning schemes policy manual, page 36, advises that landholders and proponents refer to the Victorian Country Fire Association's design guidelines and model requirements for renewable energy facilities, version 4, which has a local planning policy on wind farm setbacks.
(1) Is the minister concerned that a local authority is required to refer to a Victorian document because we do not have guidance from the Western Australian Planning Commission?
(2) If yes to (1), what is the minister doing about it?
(3) When will the minister outline Western Australia's policy on this issue, which is causing considerable anxiety in our community?
Hon Stephen Dawson replied:
I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. I provide this answer on behalf of the Minister for Planning and Lands.
(1)–(3) Refer to question without notice 167.
