Government promises 'light touch reforms' to speed up consenting process for grid projects

James Murray
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Government promises 'light touch reforms' to speed up consenting process for grid projects

Response to Land Rights and Consents for Electricity Network Infrastructure Call for Evidence confirms plans for new code of practice

The government has promised to deliver a series of 'light touch reforms' designed to ease barriers to the development of new electricity network infrastructure, such as pylons, interconnectors, and grid...

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