planning

Government confirms number of heat pump grant applications fell last month, but removal of 'restrictive' planning rules should boost market during second half of year

Rule changes mean businesses and individuals can install EV chargers without applying for planning permission, while a one metre distance rule for heat pumps has also been removed

Proposed reforms to BNG rules and local planning process spark fierce criticism from environmental groups

New working paper seeks views on how to formalise requirement for clean energy developers to provide community benefit schemes

New modelling calculates de facto ban on onshore wind farms in England blocked clean electricity that could have served 1.6 million homes

Government promises to fast-track measures to streamline environmental rules for planning and infrastructure in response to Corry Review

Households and communities are to receive money off their bills in return for hosting new overhead power cables and substations, the government confirms

IPPR warns simply slashing planning rules will fail to unlock necessary infrastructure investment, arguing better planning rules and resourcing holds key to government's growth mission

Reforms aim to tackle grid connection queue and incentivise developers to advance projects in a timely manner

Prime Minister announces plan to tackle ‘excessive’ legal challenges to major infrastructure projects, promising to accelerate development of wind farms and airports