House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
An Update on Levelling Up
06 December 2022 · Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Proposed by Michael Gove Con Surrey Heath
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- Government to consult on a more localist approach to onshore wind development by the end of March 2023
- Changes to the National Planning Policy Framework expected by the end of April 2023
- Consultation aims to provide local authorities with more flexibility in onshore wind projects
Issue summary
The statement addresses the Government's plans for a consultation on the national planning framework for onshore wind development in England.
Action requested
By the end of March next year, the Government will consult on a more localist approach to onshore wind development that provides local authorities with more flexibility. Changes to the National Planning Policy Framework are intended by the end of April 2023 to reflect this approach and support communities interested in hosting new onshore wind infrastructure.
Key facts
- The Government will undertake a technical consultation on the national planning framework for onshore wind development by the end of this year.
- The consultation will conclude by the end of March next year.
- Changes to the National Planning Policy Framework are intended by the end of April 2023.
- Legislation from 2016 ensures local councils consider all onshore wind applications rather than through the Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects regime.