The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is managing National Policy Statements (NPS) for energy infrastructure, which provide the strategic framework for major energy projects including onshore wind, nuclear, and gas. The 2023 update to EN-2 and EN-4 includes sustainability appraisals and habitats regulations assessments. The framework also addresses permitted development rights for onshore wind turbines to streamline energy infrastructure planning.
In response to: National Policy Statements for energy: appraisal of sustainability
In response to: National Policy Statements for energy: appraisal of sustainability
In response to: National Policy Statements for energy: appraisal of sustainability
In response to: 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.
The likely significant sustainability effects of developing new energy infrastructure of the types covered by the National Policy Statements for energy.