The Government should further review the application of planning regulations to electricity infrastructure so as to bring the relevant provisions of the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects regime and the National Planning Policy Framework into full alignment. We recommend that the review address the impact of the planning consenting system on the timely deployment of renewable energy generation and energy infrastructure, including the particular conditions which currently apply to ...

The Government should further review the application of planning regulations to electricity infrastructure so as to bring the relevant provisions of the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects regime and the National Planning Policy Framework into full alignment. We recommend that the review address the impact of the planning consenting system on the timely deployment of renewable energy generation and energy infrastructure, including the particular conditions which currently apply to applications for onshore wind development. It should further support measures prioritising rooftop solar installations, and mandate the delivery of appro Type: recommendation | Number: 37 | Paragraph: 132 | Response status: accepted Government response: Government agrees with the importance of supporting the delivery of new renewables infrastructure. Therefore, through the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, the Government will accelerate infrastructure delivery by streamlining the delivery process