Planning freedom for green energy
HOUSEHOLDERS are to be given the freedom to put up wind turbines and solar panels without planning permission in a move which could transform the skyline of Edinburgh.
The city council is tearing away red tape in an effort to hit government targets for cutting pollution. However, conservationists fear for the city's heritage site status.
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Monday 20 February 2012
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