Since 2002 there are binding zones in Burgenland where it is allowed by government to build wind power plants. This province was one of the first in Austria with such a comprehensive concept. This paper aims to evaluate the development process of the mentioned zones for the use of wind energy. The focus lies on the discussion process between the provincial government of Burgenland and the governing mayors of the affected communities. The objective is to find out how the zones were developed and which aspects (environmental, meteorological, economic or political) were crucial for the current position of the zones. The second part of the paper tries to find out if there were some conflicts during the development process. Expert interviews with the mayors showed divergent results. Some of them wanted a greater influence in the zoning process. Others are satisfied with the current situation. Towards the information of the government of Burgenland lots of mayors think that political and economic aspects played an important role in the zoning procedure. On the one hand the concept of planning wind power plants in Burgenland is a good instrument for a sustainable and professional long-term planning. On the other hand it became clear that the mayors did not have enough influence during the planning process in Burgenland. So they are not fully satisfied with the current position of the zones.