Tweet The Highland Conservatives are looking for your views on energy projects in the Highlands, pylons and the importance of community consent in the planning process. Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey below. Views on Highland Energy Projects Current Highland Energy Projects Your details Leave this field blank How effectively do you feel Highland Council listens to you and your community? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Doesn't listen at allAlways listens Do you support onshore wind energy developments in your community? Yes No Unsure Do you support above-ground transmission infrastructure/pylons in your community? Yes No Unsure Do you agree with the stance that there should be a presumption in favour of undergrounding pylons? Yes No Unsure Do you believe decisions about major renewable developments should be made locally in the Highlands rather than by the Scottish Government in Edinburgh? Yes No Unsure Where community support exists for renewable projects, should community benefit funding be retained within the host community? Yes No Unsure Highland Council recently voted to centralise 60% of community benefit funding to be distributed across the Highlands. To what extent do you agree with this decision? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Completely disagreeCompletely agree When consulted on local planning matters, do you feel you are provided with enough independent and impartial information to make an informed decision? Yes No Unsure What are your main concerns regarding pylons, wind farms, battery storage, etc.? Please specify. What drawbacks, if any, do you believe renewable energy projects bring to your community? Please specify. How important is it to you that renewable energy projects in your area include a community consultation process? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Not at all importantVery important Do you have any suggestions for improving the planning and implementation of renewable energy projects in your community? Please specify.