planning
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Planning Inspectorate formally accepts 1.2GW proposal for examination with decisions expected by end of next year
09 September 2013
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Energy
Greenpeace says renewed application offers local authority the chance to revisit its decision to approve exploration in the area
04 September 2013
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Minister 'minded to approve' £450m project but call for further evidence pushes back already delayed decision date
29 August 2013
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Trade body unfazed by tribunal declaring UK's renewable energy plans may be in breach of Aarhus Convention
28 August 2013
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Buildings
Department for Communities and Local Government consultation also aims to repeal "Merton Rule" requiring onsite renewables
21 August 2013
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Buildings
Builders required to cut emissions by six per cent for new homes and nine per cent for commercial buildings from April 2014
30 July 2013
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New planning guidance aims to ensure environmental concerns are not ignored, despite national need to develop renewable energy capacity
29 July 2013
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New planning guidance rejects calls for buffer zones, but stresses that need for clean energy does not automatically override other environmental concerns
29 July 2013
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Buildings
Department of Communities and Local Government confirms changes to Part L building code will be announced tomorrow
29 July 2013
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Facilities
Department for Transport pushes back decision on Able Marine Energy Park to 28 August
29 July 2013
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