RWE and Milton Keynes Council in High Court clash over wind farm buffer zone

Jessica Shankleman
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High Court judge asked to determine if new planning guidance contradicts national policy

A High Court judge will today be asked to examine new planning rules in Milton Keynes that aim to restrict the development of onshore wind turbines. RWE npower Renewables launched a judicial review...

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