RWE threatens legal action over Milton Keynes wind power restrictions

Jessica Shankleman
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Wind turbine developer could launch judicial review if Council refuses to withdraw "flawed" Supplementary Planning Document

RWE npower renewables has warned it could launch legal action over new planning rules introduced in Milton Keynes that restrict the development of onshore wind turbines. Milton Keynes Council adopted...

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