Wind industry slams "pitiful" planning delays

James S Murray
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Wind farm proposals are still waiting an average of a year to receive planning decision

The British Wind Energy Association (BWEA) has today launched a blistering attack on the UK planning system, arguing that many local councils are still subjecting projects to lengthy delays and wasting...

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