Last year, Lincolnshire County Council advised district councils not to grant planning permission if wind farms failed to meet strict criteria.

BBC: Lincolnshire wind turbines: Gayton given the go-ahead

It voted unanimously and issued a statement advising district councils not to grant permission if wind farms failed to meet strict criteria.

BBC: Wind farm

Councillors in the Scottish Borders have approved updated guidance on criteria to be applied to wind farm applications in the region.

BBC: New Scottish Borders wind farm guidance approved