Government Announces Planning Reforms to Speed up the Rollout of Net Zero Projects

Published on July 31, 2024

The government has set out reforms to the local authority planning system aimed at speeding up the rollout of renewable energy projects, including solar, across the country. On Tuesday, as Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner released an overhaul of the planning rules, the government also announced a consultation on what local authorities can do to increase support for renewable energy schemes. The government said that it is seeking amendments to “direct decision makers to give significant weight to the benefits associated with renewable and low carbon energy generation, and proposals’ contribution to meeting a net zero future.” “In doing so, this aims to increase the likelihood of local planning authorities granting permission to renewable energy schemes and contributing to reaching zero carbon electricity generation by 2030,” it added....

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