New onshore wind planning hurdles concern developers

Will Nichols
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Industry says local councils having say over wind farm developments but not other energy sources creates uneven playing field

Changing planning rules to give local residents the final say over wind farm applications is creating a "skewed playing field" that could damage investment, the industry has warned. The reforms set...

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