Open consultation: Planning for new energy infrastructure: revisions to National Policy Statements
UK government consultation | Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
The energy National Policy Statements (NPS) set out the government’s policy for the delivery of energy infrastructure and provide the legal framework for planning decisions.
A review of the NPS was announced in the 2020 Energy white paper: Powering our net zero future. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has strengthened the process for delivering major new energy infrastructure in England and Wales, reinforcing national priorities regarding energy security, reducing costs, and delivering on net zero, while creating new green jobs and industries for the UK.
This new consultation is more focused and seeks views on: offshore wind as a critical national priority; strengthening the electricity networks NPSs; and updating the civil and military aviation and defence interests to reflect the status of energy developments.
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Deadline: 25 May 2023