Local Energy Insight: Onshore Wind Consultation Briefing Session

Onshore wind has faced a long hiatus due to restrictive planning, despite being the cheapest form of electricity generation. The good news is it could be back on the table for communities in England with a new consultation on onshore wind by the government.
To drive this change through, it will be important to get a wide variety of positive voices responding to this consultation - so join us for this briefing session to find out more!
About the consultation:
The government’s open consultation on the relaxation of onshore wind planning regulations in the UK is part of wider reforms to national planning policy in the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill.
A key part of the consultation is around the changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) to allow more ‘flexible’ approach to local consenting. There are also sections on engaging local communities and local benefits.
To help you respond to the consultation - this briefing session was an opportunity to hear from Regen experts and ask questions about what the consultation means for communities.
We have also produced a briefing document to help you respond to the consultation which closes on 1st March 2023. This guide is sponsored by National Grid for local authorities and communities.