Development consents and planning reform

About development consents and planning reform 

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DECC continues to administer the remaining applications under the provisions of S36 and S37 of the Electricity Act 1989 from developers seeking consent to build national energy infrastructure projects, including power stations, onshore and offshore renewables and overhead power lines.

DECC continues to manage compulsory access arrangements through wayleaves and compulsory purchase orders (CPOs).

Visit the DECC Energy Infrastructure Portal for more information.
 

 

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