planning

A new player in the UK BESS market has teamed up with five major consultancies to prepare planning applications for BESS projects across the country.

Consultation on the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was opened yesterday (30 July), with changes intended to “turbo-charge” the delivery of renewable generation by giving “significant weight” to the benefits associated with renewable and low carbon energy generation.

In this exclusive blog, lawyers explain more about the Pre-application Prospectus and what the changes mean for NSIPs.

The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government is set to publish the results of its consultation on the thresholds for nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs).

A new report from Solar Energy UK is laying out tips to help solar developers build positive relationships with local communities.

Despite being recommended for approval by its planning officer, North Warwickshire Borough Council committee members chose against the 150-acre solar farm pitched for development at a site near the M6 by Fillongley.

The New Forest National Park Authority planning committee has unanimously refused plans brought forward by Enviromena for a major solar development on a greenfield site in the New Forest National Park.

Rhonda Cynon Taf council has granted Windel Energy planning permission for a 9.9MW solar project. The project will connect at Talbot Green substation in Ynysmaerdy.

RES, a British renewable energy company, has submitted a planning application for a new 49.9MW solar farm to South Oxfordshire District Council.

The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Claire Coutinho, has moved the decision on Mallard Pass Solar Farm.