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Planning
Planning for Low Carbon Energy
Planning remains perhaps the biggest hurdle for any new infrastructure in the UK, including in the energy sector, and the UK government and devolved administrations are all now seeking a better system.
Planning Act 2008
The Planning Act 2008 introduced a new approval system for "nationally significant" infrastructure in England and Wales in an attempt to speed up determination of major building projects.
Marine and Coastal Access Bill
The Marine and Coastal Access Bill was introduced to Parliament in December 2008, seeking a new marine planning system and new marine licensing rules.
A Marine Bill for Scotland
The Scottish government launched a consultation in the Summer of 2008 on its first Marine Bill, which includes a bid to improve the planning system for offshore renewable energy projects.
