A spatial dataset from the Scottish Government records all non-domestic wind turbine applications over 15 meters in height within Fife, excluding scoping and pre-application stages. Information recorded includes planning application references, the number of turbines, their height, and Eastings and Northings coordinates. The dataset was last updated on 2026-07-08.
Use Cases
- Map wind turbine density and distribution based on Eastings and Northings coordinates.
- Analyze trends in turbine size and project scale based on recorded height and number of turbines.
- Correlate planning outcomes with project characteristics using the planning application reference.
- Model visual or environmental impact zones using the geospatial location and turbine height data.
Strengths
- Includes precise geospatial coordinates (Eastings and Northings) for mapping.
- Filters for substantive applications by excluding scoping/screening/pre-app stages.
- Records key project metrics: number of turbines and their height.
Limitations
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- Data may reflect geographic bias inherent to the Fife, Scotland region.
Provenance
- Source
- Scottish Government SpatialData.gov.scot
- Collection Method
- Likely compiled from official planning authority records.
- Time Range
- null
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-07-08 13:32:58.228842; freshness should be verified.
- Geography
- Fife, Scotland