by Libby Nuttall | Aug 27, 2025 | FAQs, Landholders & Neighbours
No. LPA does not prohibit or restrict the installation of equipment including solar panels, electrical transformers, capacitors, hydraulic equipment, coal seam gas structures or wind turbines on land which is also used for livestock production and grazing. Learn...
by Libby Nuttall | Aug 21, 2025 | FAQs, Landholders & Neighbours
The Neighbour Benefit Scheme is entirely optional. It’s an opt-in scheme designed to share the financial benefits of the project with nearby neighbours. Eligible participants can join or exit the scheme at any time. At no point will anyone be pressured to sign. Our...
by Libby Nuttall | Aug 21, 2025 | FAQs, Landholders & Neighbours
No. Neighbours that participate in the Neighbour Benefit Scheme are not prevented from raising concerns about the project directly or via the planning process. Feedback from all parties is important to ensure we develop the best solution for our projects....
by westwind | Mar 14, 2025 | FAQs, Landholders & Neighbours
A caveat on a property title serves as a legal notice to potential buyers that a portion of the land may be subject to an option or wind farm lease agreement. For host landholders, the right to register a caveat is included in the contract. However, a caveat can only...
by westwind | Mar 14, 2025 | FAQs, Landholders & Neighbours, Neighbours
At WestWind, we strive to ensure fair and consistent terms for all host landholder contracts and neighbour benefit schemes within a project. Payments under neighbour agreements are structured on a sliding scale, meaning those living closer to the wind farm receive...
by westwind | Feb 11, 2025 | FAQs, Landholders & Neighbours
Studies show that impacts of large-scale renewable energy projects are small and temporary, generally limited to the construction phase. Any negative effects typically recover within 3-5 years after project operation begins, and some areas even see increased property...
