planning

New action plan for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects promises to accelerate consenting processes in support of UK's net zero goals

Planning Inspectorate confirms a near five month delay to the Secretary of State's decision on whether to approve Hornsea 4 offshore wind farm

Campaign group has formally filed its application in the High Court to challenge the government’s decision to grant planning permission for a new coal mine in Cumbria

MPs on influential 1922 Committee publish proposals for reforming energy markets to tackle 'energy trilemma', including plans to revive the Department of Energy and Climate Change

Legal action to be launched against government's controversial decision to green light plans for a new coking coal mine in Cumbria

Opposition confirms it would would look to block opening of controversial coal mine, as reports reveal planning inspector has spoken of anguish over pit closures

Politicians, business leaders, and economists unite in condemnation of the government's decision to approve the first new UK coal mine in 30 years

Government promises consultation on easing planning restrictions on onshore wind farms, as Environment Secretary reveals proposed blanket ban on solar projects on farmland to be shelved – but critics warn 'we will need to see the detail'

Co-op Group, Tesco, Morrisons, and M&S all back letter to Prime Minister urging him to overhaul clean power policies that are hampering the development of community-scale renewables projects

Grant Shapps suggests government will enable more onshore wind projects 'where communities are in favour of it'