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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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2026

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2025

21 events
16 Dec 2025 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Changes to Energy Infrastructure Planning Application Fees

The Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is consulting on changes to application fees for energy infrastructure developments. The Government’s Clean Power 2030 Action Plan emphasises the need to accelerate energy infrastructure delivery and commits to expanding cost …

13 Nov 2025 | Consultation outcome Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Planning for new energy infrastructure: 2025 revisions to National Policy Statements — outcome published

We’re seeking views on the revised energy National Policy Statements that support decisions on major energy infrastructure.

View document · GOV.UK · Planning for new energy infrastructure: revised… (19pp)
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Planning for new energy infrastructure: revised draft Natio… Cynllunio ar gyfer Seilwaith Ynni Newydd - Datganiadau Poli… (19pp) Draft: Overarching National Policy Statement for energy (EN… (204pp) Draft: Overarching National Policy Statement for energy (EN… Draft: National Policy Statement for renewable energy infra… (142pp) Draft: National Policy Statement for renewable energy infra… Draft: National Policy Statement for electricity networks i… (48pp) Draft: National Policy Statement for electricity networks i… National Policy Statement for Energy 2025 update: Appraisal… (52pp) Datganiad Polisi Cenedlaethol ar Ynni Diweddariad 2025: Arf… (55pp) National Policy Statement for Energy 2025 update: Appraisal… (294pp) National Policy Statement for Energy 2025 update: Appraisal… (335pp) National Policy Statement for Energy 2025 update: Appraisal… (23pp) National Policy Statement for Energy 2025 update: Habitats … (67pp) 2025 revisions to National Policy Statements: government re… (27pp) 2025 revisions to National Policy Statements: government re… Draft: Overarching National Policy Statement for energy (EN… (204pp) Draft: National Policy Statement for renewable energy infra… (148pp) Draft: Supplementary guidance for renewable energy infrastr… Draft: National Policy Statement for electricity networks i… (50pp) Draft: National Policy Statements for energy: Habitats Regu… (68pp) Draft: National Policy Statements for energy: Appraisal of … (293pp) Draft: National Policy Statements for energy: appraisal of … (47pp)
29 May 2025 | Consultation outcome Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Planning for new energy infrastructure: 2025 revisions to National Policy Statements — consultation closed

We’re seeking views on the revised energy National Policy Statements that support decisions on major energy infrastructure.

View document · GOV.UK · Planning for new energy infrastructure: revised… (19pp)
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Planning for new energy infrastructure: revised draft Natio… Cynllunio ar gyfer Seilwaith Ynni Newydd - Datganiadau Poli… (19pp) Draft: Overarching National Policy Statement for energy (EN… (204pp) Draft: Overarching National Policy Statement for energy (EN… Draft: National Policy Statement for renewable energy infra… (142pp) Draft: National Policy Statement for renewable energy infra… Draft: National Policy Statement for electricity networks i… (48pp) Draft: National Policy Statement for electricity networks i… National Policy Statement for Energy 2025 update: Appraisal… (52pp) Datganiad Polisi Cenedlaethol ar Ynni Diweddariad 2025: Arf… (55pp) National Policy Statement for Energy 2025 update: Appraisal… (294pp) National Policy Statement for Energy 2025 update: Appraisal… (335pp) National Policy Statement for Energy 2025 update: Appraisal… (23pp) National Policy Statement for Energy 2025 update: Habitats … (67pp) 2025 revisions to National Policy Statements: government re… (27pp) 2025 revisions to National Policy Statements: government re… Draft: Overarching National Policy Statement for energy (EN… (204pp) Draft: National Policy Statement for renewable energy infra… (148pp) Draft: Supplementary guidance for renewable energy infrastr… Draft: National Policy Statement for electricity networks i… (50pp) Draft: National Policy Statements for energy: Habitats Regu… (68pp) Draft: National Policy Statements for energy: Appraisal of … (293pp) Draft: National Policy Statements for energy: appraisal of … (47pp)
29 May 2025 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Planning for new energy infrastructure: 2025 revisions to National Policy Statements — consultation closed

The energy NPSs are designated under the Planning Act 2008 to provide guidance for decision-makers on the application of government policy when determining applications for development in relation to NSIPs. The current suite of energy National Policy Statements (NPSs) were …

24 Apr 2025 | Consultation outcome Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Planning for new energy infrastructure: 2025 revisions to National Policy Statements — consultation opened

We’re seeking views on the revised energy National Policy Statements that support decisions on major energy infrastructure.

View document · GOV.UK · Planning for new energy infrastructure: revised… (19pp)
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Planning for new energy infrastructure: revised draft Natio… Cynllunio ar gyfer Seilwaith Ynni Newydd - Datganiadau Poli… (19pp) Draft: Overarching National Policy Statement for energy (EN… (204pp) Draft: Overarching National Policy Statement for energy (EN… Draft: National Policy Statement for renewable energy infra… (142pp) Draft: National Policy Statement for renewable energy infra… Draft: National Policy Statement for electricity networks i… (48pp) Draft: National Policy Statement for electricity networks i… National Policy Statement for Energy 2025 update: Appraisal… (52pp) Datganiad Polisi Cenedlaethol ar Ynni Diweddariad 2025: Arf… (55pp) National Policy Statement for Energy 2025 update: Appraisal… (294pp) National Policy Statement for Energy 2025 update: Appraisal… (335pp) National Policy Statement for Energy 2025 update: Appraisal… (23pp) National Policy Statement for Energy 2025 update: Habitats … (67pp) 2025 revisions to National Policy Statements: government re… (27pp) 2025 revisions to National Policy Statements: government re… Draft: Overarching National Policy Statement for energy (EN… (204pp) Draft: National Policy Statement for renewable energy infra… (148pp) Draft: Supplementary guidance for renewable energy infrastr… Draft: National Policy Statement for electricity networks i… (50pp) Draft: National Policy Statements for energy: Habitats Regu… (68pp) Draft: National Policy Statements for energy: Appraisal of … (293pp) Draft: National Policy Statements for energy: appraisal of … (47pp)
24 Apr 2025 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Planning for new energy infrastructure: 2025 revisions to National Policy Statements — consultation opened

The energy NPSs are designated under the Planning Act 2008 to provide guidance for decision-makers on the application of government policy when determining applications for development in relation to NSIPs. The current suite of energy National Policy Statements (NPSs) were …

2024

7 events

2023

9 events
8 Sep 2023 | Policy paper Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Energy Security Bill: policy statements and draft regulations

Policy statements and indicative draft statutory instrument regulations relating to the Energy Security Bill, now known as the Energy Bill, introduced to Parliament on 6 July 2022.

View document · GOV.UK · Policy statement: British Industry Supercharger… (8pp)
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Policy statement: Carbon dioxide (CO2) transport and storag… (13pp) Policy statement: Carbon dioxide (CO2) transport and storag… (16pp) Policy statement: Code governance (16pp) Policy statement: Competition in onshore electricity networ… (14pp) Indicative draft statutory instrument: Onshore competition … (3pp) Indicative draft statutory instrument: Onshore competition … (2pp) Policy statement: Core fuel resilience (30pp) Policy statement: Energy Company Obligation buyout mechanism (8pp) Policy statement: Energy network special merger regime (11pp) Policy statement: Energy performance of premises (8pp) Policy statement: Energy smart appliances and load control (10pp) Policy statement: Excluded disposal sites (10pp) Policy statement: Great British Nuclear (added 25 July 2023) (11pp) Policy statement: Heat network market framework (13pp) Policy statement: Heat network zoning (13pp) Policy statement: Independent system operator and planner (11pp) Indicative draft statutory instrument: Merger fees and dete… (3pp) Policy statement: Multi-purpose interconnectors (9pp) Policy statement: Nuclear Decommissioning Authority pension… (7pp) Policy statement: Offshore oil and gas and carbon storage -… (7pp) Policy statement: Offshore wind environmental improvement p… (20pp) Policy statement: Oil and gas environmental protection (add… (7pp) Policy statement: Retention, reporting and disclosure of ca… (14pp) Policy statement: Smart metering (10pp)
30 Mar 2023 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Planning for new energy infrastructure: review of energy National Policy Statements — outcome published

The consultation is seeking views on the revised energy National Policy Statements that support decisions on major energy infrastructure.

2022

10 events
4 Aug 2022 | Policy paper Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Ofgem linked

Electricity networks strategic framework

This strategic framework sets out actions the government and Ofgem are taking to ensure the electricity network can act as an enabler of a secure, resilient, net zero energy system.

4 Aug 2022 | Policy paper Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Ofgem linked

Electricity networks strategic framework

This strategic framework sets out actions the government and Ofgem are taking to ensure the electricity network can act as an enabler of a secure, resilient, net zero energy system.

19 Jul 2022 | Policy paper Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Innovate UK Ofgem linked

Digitalising our energy system for net zero: strategy and action plan

Strategy for digitalising the Great Britain energy system to spur innovation, reduce bills and drive decarbonisation.

19 Jul 2022 | Policy paper Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Innovate UK Ofgem linked

Digitalising our energy system for net zero: strategy and action plan

Strategy for digitalising the Great Britain energy system to spur innovation, reduce bills and drive decarbonisation.

7 Apr 2022 | Policy paper Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street linked

British energy security strategy

This strategy sets out how Great Britain will accelerate homegrown power for greater energy independence.

7 Apr 2022 | Policy paper Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street linked

British energy security strategy

This strategy sets out how Great Britain will accelerate homegrown power for greater energy independence.

2021

4 events
29 Nov 2021 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Planning for new energy infrastructure: review of energy National Policy Statements — consultation closed

The consultation is seeking views on the revised energy National Policy Statements that support decisions on major energy infrastructure.

29 Sep 2021 | Policy paper Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Ministry of Defence The Crown Estate linked

Air defence and offshore wind - working together towards Net Zero

This strategy outlines how the government will manage the effective coexistence of air defence and offshore wind.

29 Sep 2021 | Policy paper Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Ministry of Defence The Crown Estate linked

Air defence and offshore wind - working together towards Net Zero

This strategy outlines how the government will manage the effective coexistence of air defence and offshore wind.

6 Sep 2021 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Planning for new energy infrastructure: review of energy National Policy Statements — consultation opened

The consultation is seeking views on the revised energy National Policy Statements that support decisions on major energy infrastructure.

2020

6 events
14 Jul 2020 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

The planning system for electricity storage: follow up consultation

We're seeking views on amendments to the treatment of electricity storage within the planning system. This follow up consultation also provides the government's response to the original consultation.

14 Jul 2020 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

The planning system for electricity storage: follow up consultation — outcome published

We're seeking views on amendments to the treatment of electricity storage within the planning system. This follow up consultation also provides the government's response to the original consultation.

2019

11 events
10 Dec 2019 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

The planning system for electricity storage: follow up consultation — consultation closed

We're seeking views on amendments to the treatment of electricity storage within the planning system. This follow up consultation also provides the government's response to the original consultation.

4 Nov 2019 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Inclusion of shale gas production projects in the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) regime — outcome published

This early stage consultation is to determine which criteria would be appropriate to trigger inclusion of major shale gas production projects in the NSIP regime.

17 Oct 2019 | Policy paper Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

National Policy Statement for Geological Disposal Infrastructure

Policy framework providing the basis for planning decisions on geological disposal infrastructure for the long-term management of higher activity radioactive waste.

15 Oct 2019 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

The planning system for electricity storage: follow up consultation — consultation opened

We're seeking views on amendments to the treatment of electricity storage within the planning system. This follow up consultation also provides the government's response to the original consultation.

2018

10 events
25 Oct 2018 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Inclusion of shale gas production projects in the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) regime — consultation closed

This early stage consultation is to determine which criteria would be appropriate to trigger inclusion of major shale gas production projects in the NSIP regime.

19 Jul 2018 | Consultation outcome Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy linked

Inclusion of shale gas production projects in the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) regime — consultation opened

This early stage consultation is to determine which criteria would be appropriate to trigger inclusion of major shale gas production projects in the NSIP regime.

2017

1 event

2012

2 events

2011

1 event

2009

11 events