A government consultation is now open seeking views on changes to guidance, public sector services and secondary legislation to streamline infrastructure consenting for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) in England and Wales. It also seeks views on the removal of statutory pre-application requirements for onshore wind projects under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 guidance. This approach intends to ensure that onshore wind projects are treated in the same way as other development proposals, including types of energy infrastructure, and ensure smaller projects do not face more prescriptive requirements with regards to community engagement than the largest projects of national significance. The IOA Renewable Energy Advisory Group will be drafting a response to the onshore wind question, and input is sought from members on other aspects of the consultation, which is open until October 27th.
Consultation on streamlining infrastructure planning - GOV.UK
