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Energy National Policy Statements

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is updating the National Policy Statements (EN-1, EN-3, EN-5) that set the strategic framework for energy infrastructure planning and consents in England. These overarching statements guide major energy projects including renewables, nuclear, and fossil fuel infrastructure through the planning system. The 2025 update reflects evolving energy policy priorities and changes to infrastructure planning application fees.

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6 Jan 2026 | Impact assessment Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Context · primary home: National Policy Statements fo… linked

National Policy Statements for energy: appraisal of sustainability

The likely significant sustainability effects of developing new energy infrastructure of the types covered by the National Policy Statements for energy.

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National Policy Statements for energy: habitats regulations assessments

A habitats regulations assessment is required for proposed plans or projects likely to have a significant effect on international sites of scientific interest.

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