The planning system, nationally and locally within England and also in Scotland and Wales, is a major constraint on the timely delivery of low-carbon energy infrastructure. There are many reasons for this, some of which we do not cover in this report, and we acknowledge the need for effective controls where justified. But we are in no doubt that steps will need to be taken to accelerate the planning process for low-carbon energy infrastructure.

The planning system, nationally and locally within England and also in Scotland and Wales, is a major constraint on the timely delivery of low-carbon energy infrastructure. There are many reasons for this, some of which we do not cover in this report, and we acknowledge the need for effective controls where justified. But we are in no doubt that steps will need to be taken to accelerate the planning process for low-carbon energy infrastructure. Type: conclusion | Number: 37 | Paragraph: 176 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: 115. [Response provided by Ofgem] Ofgem recognises this is an important issue: the approach to RIIO-ED2 as well as the wider RIIO-2 price controls have sought to ensure consumers and consumer representatives are placed at the heart of the price control processes. To support this, Ofgem undertook a s