planning

Ministers hail important step towards delivering one of the world’s first commercial fusion energy projects

Environmental regulators responded to almost all consultations and major infrastructure applications within agreed timescales, new official data shows

Ed Miliband to unveil plans to install more renewables on the public estate, ease planning barriers for clean energy projects, and decouple gas and power prices

Proposals would allow businesses and public sector organisations to install one turbine up to 30 metres tall without submitting planning proposals

Budget expected to extend popular grant scheme through to 2030, as government prepares consultation on pay-per-mile EV tax proposals

Government announces new plan to fast track housing near commuter stations, including on Green Belt land

Agency claims new corporate strategy will help boost investment in nature-based solutions and deliver on economic growth and nature recovery goals

Solar farms have been dragged into the culture wars, but is it possible for policymakers to map out a route towards a truce?

Government continues its controversial drive to streamline planning and permitting rules, with new move to exempt projects from environmental permits

Ministers claim amendments to Planning and Infrastructure Bill will accelerate clean energy and housing development, but reforms face resistance from some green groups