planning

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'

Michael Gove signals support for lifting de facto ban on onshore wind farms, as net zero tsar Chris Skidmore confirms he is stepping down at next election

Two former Prime Ministers are set to back amendment tabled by Simon Clarke that would life the de facto ban on new onshore wind farms

Mooted plans to tighten planning rules for new solar farms could make a huge dent in both farmers’ revenues and UK decarbonisation efforts

There is a major opportunity to harness reform to the planning system to drive sustainable development, writes UKGBC’s Simon McWhirter

Survation poll of over 6,000 people reveals over three quarters support new renewables projects in their local area

Business Secretary considers proposals that could see households offered £350 off their energy bills if they back new onshore wind farms in their area

In its current form, the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill misses a major opportunity to align the national planning system with climate goals, writes the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC)’s Philip Box

Queen's Speech expected to include new Energy Bill and latest wave of planning reforms, as Boris Johnson faces mounting pressure to tackle cost of living crisis