Policy Briefing: Can community ownership counter wind farm planning crackdown?

James S Murray
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Minister insists planning approval rates could rise as a result of changes, despite suggestions communities will find it easier to block new projects

The UK energy industry has had to get used to conflicting policy signals in recent years, but this morning set some kind of record as the same announcement appeared to suggest reforms to planning rules...

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