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National Policy Statements for Energy

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.

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2026

14 events
26 Mar 2026 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects

UIN: HLWS1470 My hon. Friend the Minister for Energy Consumers (Martin McCluskey) made the following Statement today:This Statement concerns three separate applications for development consent made under the Planning Act 2008 by:North Falls Offshore Wind Limited for of...

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15 Jan 2026 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects

UIN: HCWS1246 This statement concerns an application for development consent made under the Planning Act 2008 by North Falls Offshore Wind Farm Ltd for an offshore wind farm with up to 57 wind turbines and up to two offshore substation …

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15 Jan 2026 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects

UIN: HLWS1244 My hon. Friend the Minister for Energy Consumers (Martin McCluskey) made the following Statement today:This statement concerns an application for development consent made under the Planning Act 2008 by North Falls Offshore Wind Farm Ltd for an offshore …

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7 Jan 2026 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects

UIN: HLWS1224 My hon. Friend the Minister for Energy Consumers (Martin McCluskey) made the following Statement today:This Statement concerns an application for development consent made under the Planning Act 2008 by RWE Renewables UK Dogger Bank South (West) Ltd and …

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6 Jan 2026 | Impact assessment Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

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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6 Jan 2026 | Impact assessment Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

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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2025

17 events
30 Oct 2025 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects

UIN: HLWS1008 My hon. Friend the Minister for Energy Consumers (Martin McCluskey) made the following Statement today:This Statement concerns an application for development consent made under the Planning Act 2008 by H2 Teesside Limited for the construction and operatio...

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29 Oct 2025 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Clean Energy and Climate Action Plans

UIN: HLWS1003 My Rt hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Ed Miliband MP) made the following Statement today:Today, I am making a statement on the government’s approach to meeting our carbon budgets, and the …

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13 Oct 2025 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects

UIN: HCWS942 This Statement concerns two applications for development consent made under the Planning Act 2008: one by GT R4 Limited, trading as Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind for the construction and operation of an offshore generating station comprised of up …

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13 Oct 2025 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects

UIN: HLWS938 My hon. Friend the Minister for Energy Consumers (Martin McCluskey) made the following Statement today:This Statement concerns two applications for development consent made under the Planning Act 2008: one by GT R4 Limited, trading as Outer Dowsing Offsho...

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11 Sep 2025 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects

UIN: HLWS918 My Rt hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Ed Miliband MP) made the following Statement today:This Statement concerns an application for development consent made under the Planning Act 2008 by Five Estuaries …

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3 Sep 2025 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects

UIN: HLWS905 My hon. Friend the Minister for Energy Consumers (Miatta Fahnbulleh MP) made the following Statement today:This Statement concerns an application for development consent made under the Planning Act 2008 by H2 Teesside Limited for the construction and oper...

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4 Jul 2025 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Turbocharging the UK’s onshore wind industry

UIN: HCWS778 I am tabling this statement to inform members of the publication of the Onshore Wind Taskforce Strategy and updated Community Benefits Guidance for Onshore Wind in England.The Government is committed to delivering a clean, affordable and secure energy …

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4 Jul 2025 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Turbocharging the UK’s onshore wind industry

UIN: HLWS778 My hon. Friend the Minister for Energy Security and Net Zero (Michael Shanks MP) made the following Statement today:I am tabling this statement to inform members of the publication of the Onshore Wind Taskforce Strategy and updated Community …

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22 May 2025 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Energy National Policy Statements

UIN: HCWS654 Today, I am laying before Parliament the draft revised energy National Policy Statements.The energy National Policy Statements (NPSs) were first designated in 2011. They set out the Government’s policy for the delivery of energy infrastructure and provide...

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5 Mar 2025 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects

UIN: HLWS492 My hon. Friend the Minister for Energy Security and Net Zero (Michael Shanks MP) made the following Statement today:This Statement concerns an application for development consent made under the Planning Act 2008 by Chrysaor Production (UK) Limited for …

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6 Feb 2025 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects

UIN: HLWS416 My hon. Friend the Minister for Energy Security and Net Zero (Michael Shanks MP) made the following Statement today:This Statement concerns an application for development consent made under the Planning Act 2008 by Rampion Extension Development Limited fo...

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2024

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6 Nov 2024 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects

UIN: HCWS195 My Noble Friend, the Minister of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Lord Hunt of Kings Heath OBE), made the following statement today.This Statement concerns an application for development consent made under the Planning Act 2008 by …

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17 Oct 2024 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects

UIN: HLWS142 My Rt hon Friend the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Ed Milliband) has today made the following statement:This Statement concerns an application for development consent made under the Planning Act 2008 by North Lincolnshire …

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7 Oct 2024 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects

UIN: HCWS99 My Noble Friend, the Minister of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Lord Hunt of Kings Heath OBE), made the following statement today.This Statement concerns an application for development consent made under the Planning Act 2008 by …

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2 Sep 2024 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects

UIN: HCWS52 My Noble Friend, the Minister of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Lord Hunt of Kings Heath OBE), made the following statement today:This Statement concerns an application for development consent made under the Planning Act 2008 by …

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16 May 2024 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects

UIN: HCWS469 This Statement concerns an application for development consent made under the Planning Act 2008 by Mallard Pass Solar Farm Limited for development consent for the construction and operation of a solar farm energy generating development on land in …

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16 May 2024 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects

UIN: HLWS466 My Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Claire Coutinho MP) has today made the following statement:This Statement concerns an application for development consent made under the Planning Act 2008 by Mallard …

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9 May 2024 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects

UIN: HCWS453 This Statement concerns an application for development consent made under the Planning Act 2008 by North Lincolnshire Green Energy Park Limited for development consent for the construction and operation of a combined heat and power (CHP) enabled energy …

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9 May 2024 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects

UIN: HLWS451 My Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Claire Coutinho MP) has today made the following statement:This Statement concerns an application for development consent made under the Planning Act 2008 by North …

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14 Mar 2024 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects

UIN: HLWS339 My hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Amanda Solloway) has today made the following Statement:This Statement concerns an application for development consent made under the Planning Act 2008 by North Lincolnshire Green Energy Park Limi...

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10 Mar 2024 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

A National Policy Statement for new nuclear power generation - Consultation on the new approach to siting beyond 2025 — consultation closed

The purpose of this consultation is to begin the process towards designating a new Nuclear National Policy Statement, applicable to nuclear power stations expected to deploy beyond 2025. Some material updates to the existing policy for siting nuclear power stations …

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17 Jan 2024 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Energy National Policy Statements

UIN: HCWS193 I laid five energy National Policy Statements for parliamentary approval on 22 November 2023. I am therefore pleased to inform Parliament that I am today designating them as National Policy Statements under the provisions of Section 5(1) of …

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11 Jan 2024 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

A National Policy Statement for new nuclear power generation - Consultation on the new approach to siting beyond 2025 — consultation opened

The purpose of this consultation is to begin the process towards designating a new Nuclear National Policy Statement, applicable to nuclear power stations expected to deploy beyond 2025. Some material updates to the existing policy for siting nuclear power stations …

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10 Jan 2024 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects

UIN: HLWS172 My hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Amanda Solloway) made the following Statement yesterday:This Statement concerns an application for development consent made under the Planning Act 2008 by Equinor New Energy Limited for the extens...

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2023

10 events
16 Nov 2023 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects

UIN: HCWS39 This Statement concerns an application for development consent made under the Planning Act 2008 by Net Zero Teesside Power Limited and Net Zero North Sea Storage Limited for development consent for a full chain carbon capture, usage and …

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16 Nov 2023 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects

UIN: HLWS35 My hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Amanda Solloway) has today made the following Statement:This Statement concerns an application for development consent made under the Planning Act 2008 by Net Zero Teesside Power Limited and Net …

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7 Sep 2023 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects

UIN: HCWS1008 This Statement concerns an application for development consent made under the Planning Act 2008 by Net Zero Teesside Power Limited and Net Zero North Sea Storage Limited for development consent for a full chain carbon capture, usage and …

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7 Sep 2023 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects

UIN: HLWS990 My hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Amanda Solloway) has today made the following Statement:This Statement concerns an application for development consent made under the Planning Act 2008 by Net Zero Teesside Power Limited and Net …

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9 May 2023 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects

UIN: HCWS761 This Statement concerns an application for development consent made under the Planning Act 2008 by Net Zero Teesside Power Limited and Net Zero North Sea Storage Limited for development consent for a full chain carbon capture, usage and …

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9 May 2023 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects

UIN: HLWS748 My hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Amanda Solloway) has today made the following Statement:This Statement concerns an application for development consent made under the Planning Act 2008 by Net Zero Teesside Power Limited and Net …

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30 Mar 2023 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Powering Up Britain

UIN: HLWS684 My right hon. friend the Minister of State (Graham Stuart) has today made the following statement:Cheap, abundant and reliable energy is a foundation stone of a thriving economy. We rely on it to power our homes, our infrastructure, …

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8 Feb 2023 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects

UIN: HLWS542 This Statement concerns an application for development consent made under the Planning Act 2008 by Orsted Hornsea Project Four Limited for the construction and operation of an offshore wind farm, located approximately 69km offshore, to the east of …

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8 Feb 2023 | Announcement Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects

UIN: HCWS552 My noble friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Lord Callanan) has today made the following statement:This Statement concerns an application for development consent made under the Planning Act 2008 by Orsted Hornsea Project Four Limited for th...

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2021

3 events
29 Nov 2021 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Planning for New Energy Infrastructure | Draft National Policy Statements for energy infrastructure — consultation closed

National Policy Statements (NPSs) are designated under the Planning Act 2008 (the 2008 Act) to provide guidance for decision-makers on the application of government policy when determining development consent for major infrastructure. Their function is to state clearly how existing …

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6 Sep 2021 | Consultation (closed) Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Planning for New Energy Infrastructure | Draft National Policy Statements for energy infrastructure — consultation opened

National Policy Statements (NPSs) are designated under the Planning Act 2008 (the 2008 Act) to provide guidance for decision-makers on the application of government policy when determining development consent for major infrastructure. Their function is to state clearly how existing …

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23 Apr 2021 | Policy paper Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Energy National Policy Statements review: scope of Appraisal of Sustainability and approach to Habitats Regulations Assessment

These reports set out the scope of the Appraisal of Sustainability and approach to the Habitats Regulations Assessment in advance of the government’s planned review of National Policy Statements for energy infrastructure.

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↓ Appraisal of Sustainability scoping report (50pp) ↓ AoS scoping report: Appendix A - Review of legislation and … (85pp) ↓ AoS scoping report: appendix B - Baseline data and contextu… (50pp) ↓ AoS scoping report: Appendix C Part 1 - Baseline maps (16pp) ↓ AoS scoping report: Appendix C Part 2 - Baseline maps (15pp)

2019

1 event
4 Jul 2019 | Policy paper Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

National Policy Statement for Geological Disposal Infrastructure: government response to BEIS select committee report

The government’s response to the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee report on the draft National Policy Statement for Geological Disposal Infrastructure.

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↓ Government response to the BEIS Committee Report on the dra…

2018

1 event