Ministers confirm LionLink’s larger export capacity and revised Suffolk substation arrangements remain within its existing nationally significant infrastructure direction.
LionLink interconnector: 2GW plan keeps NSIP route
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Glen Earrach pumped storage hydro wins Highland backing
Highland councillors raise no objection to Glen Earrach pumped storage hydro after a split vote, while seeking tighter blasting and dam-colour controls.
Axminster BESS appeal dismissed over firewater risk
An Axminster BESS appeal is dismissed after groundwater and firewater risks outweigh substantial energy-security benefits and major biodiversity gains.
Bonsall listed building appeal wins over PV slates
A Bonsall listed building appeal allows PV slates and extra rooflights after renewable energy benefits outweigh low-level heritage harm.
Scottish wind consent target: 46 applications await decisions
Scotland’s Energy Consents Unit says none of 46 onshore wind applications covered by its 12-month target have yet been determined.
High Easter solar panel appeal wins beside listed farmhouse
High Easter solar panel appeal succeeds after an Inspector finds roof panels would preserve the setting of a Grade II farmhouse.
Chapelcross data centre objections top 1,000 in 48 hours
More than 1,000 objections have been reported against the Chapelcross data centre as Scotland prepares national guidance for hyperscale schemes.
Campaigners demand Scottish data centre consultation before new planning guidance lands
Campaigners want a Scottish data centre consultation before ministers finalise national guidance, with 50MW EIA and notification rules already in force.
Solar farm appeal wins as Stroud is hit with costs over BNG refusal
A Stroud solar farm appeal succeeds, with partial costs awarded after the Inspector finds the council’s BNG refusal unreasonable.
Developer levy: Tories plan to replace section 106 and CIL
The Conservatives say one charge could speed up development, but they have not yet explained how it would fund affordable homes and local infrastructure.
EV charging point appeal fails as digital advertising adds to Fulham Road clutter
A Chelsea EV charging point appeal is dismissed after the combined charger and digital advertising unit is found harmful to streetscape and safety.
Northern Ireland proposes major development threshold overhaul for energy projects
Northern Ireland is consulting on new major development thresholds for energy, storage, waste and geothermal projects, with important procedural consequences for applicants and councils.
72MW Thames Valley Park data centre enters planning with gas-backed power plan
A 72MW Thames Valley Park data centre has entered planning, using gas-backed fuel cells while additional grid capacity is brought forward.
Beacon Fen judicial review launched as Lincolnshire challenges solar consent
Lincolnshire County Council has filed a High Court claim challenging the Government’s consent for the 700-hectare Beacon Fen solar project.
Chapelcross data centre enters planning with £16.5bn 1GW campus
Eight proposed data centres near Annan bring major power and environmental questions, with Scotland’s new EIA rules now in force.
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