Planning revision could order councils to back green energy projects
Presumption in favour of sustainable development to be incorporated into new National Planning Policy Framework
The government has published planning guidance to accelerate sustainable development, potentially easing the long struggle developers often face when constructing green energy projects. A statement...
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