Wind power in Wessobrunn: Dispute over Alpenblick from Ammersee!

Wind power in Wessobrunn: Dispute over Alpenblick from Ammersee!

in the picturesque district of Landsberg, where the Alps are throne over the Ammersee, a lively discussion about the planned wind turbines in Wessobrunn and Raisting is currently raging. The planning association region Oberland, which includes the districts of Weilheim-Schongau, Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen, Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Miesbach, provides priority areas for wind power in these areas. But these plans ensure excitement, such as [Merkur] (https://www.merkur.de/lokales/landsberg-krebote/windradfreiserblick-vom-ammersee-westufer-aufer-- alpen-93786697.html) reports.

In particular, the view of the majestic Alps from the Ammersee-Western bank is considered worth protecting by many. Therefore, the administration has suggested to address the existing concerns in the hearing process. District Administrator Thomas Eichinger (CSU) points out that it is only a consideration and may not be made a final decision. The fact that wind power is becoming increasingly important when it comes to energy supply gives the topic of additional explosiveness.

concerns and opinions

The Greens Chairman Renate Standfest is surprising about the concerns raised. In their opinion, wind turbines should by no means deter the tourists. An argument that comes across open ears in many. The district committee has already voted on the objections, and the majority of the result was against the objections-with 7 no votes and 5 votes. The support for the current regional plan of Oberland was unanimous, which shows that politics is clearly behind the wind energy expansion.

In the background, the 18 regional planning associations in Bavaria who implement the state development program work on the designation of suitable areas for wind turbines. These areas must be in accordance with the wind energy need law (WindbG), which stipulates that by the end of 2027 a total of 1.1 % of the area must be used in all planning regions for wind energy. By 2032, these areas should even increase to 1.8 %, such as the information from [Energieatlas Bayern] (https://www.energiaatlas.bayern.de/thema_wind/themenplattform_windenergie/raumordnung_Regional planning).

legal framework conditions

The legal basis for the expansion is not without challenges. A recent judgment by the Schleswig Higher Administrative Court has declared a partial extension of the regional plan I to use wind use. This judgment particularly affects North Friesland and shows how important thorough planning and legal protection are. Laws on other planning rooms are still pending and could show similar defects to the regional plan I. For the residents and operators of wind turbines, this means uncertainties in the planning of how [BMZ-Law] (https://www.bmz-recht.de/detail/regionalplan-i-windenergie-in-schleswig-holstein- Unus.

The Bavarian municipalities therefore face the challenge of keeping an eye on both the energy management goals and the interests of citizens. The process has not yet been completed, and it remains to be seen which final decisions will be made. It also remains unclear whether the specified planning goals can actually be reached by 2027, or whether there may be wild growth on wind turbines.

The next steps in planning and discussions are therefore crucial for the future energy supply and the protection of the beauty of the landscape in this historical region. It will be exciting to pursue developments in the coming months.