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Energy National Policy Statements

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is updating the National Policy Statements (EN-1, EN-3, EN-5) that set the strategic framework for energy infrastructure planning and consents in England. These overarching statements guide major energy projects including renewables, nuclear, and fossil fuel infrastructure through the planning system. The 2025 update reflects evolving energy policy priorities and changes to infrastructure planning application fees.

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Consultations 60 Policy and strategy 24 Legislative record 18 Implementation 1 Analysis 6 Announcements 51

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Open Consultations 4 Closed Consultations 16 Consultation Responses 39 Government responses 1 Policy papers 24 Bill / Act text 5 Bill stages 10 Debates and committee sittings 3 Explanatory notes 2 Guidance 1 Statements and announcements 51 Impact assessments 4

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2026 13 2025 27 2024 18 2023 16 2022 19 2021 13 2020 12 2019 11 2018 10 2017 1 2012 2 2011 1 2009 17

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Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy 78 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero 101 Innovate UK 2 Ministry of Defence 2 Ofgem 4 Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street 2 The Crown Estate 2

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Analysis / research (departmental, academic, briefings) 6 Consultation (this thread's consultation) 60 Instrument (the named Bill / Act / SI / Code) 5 Operational guidance / first responders / pilot applicants 1 Parliamentary record (Hansard debates, PQs, statements) 64 Strategy / programme document (e.g. CAM 2025) 24

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13 Nov 2025 | Guidance Department for Energy Security and Net Zero linked

Draft: Supplementary guidance for renewable energy infrastructure (EN-3): Offshore wind wake effects (accessible webpage)

In response to: Planning for new energy infrastructure: 2025 revisions to National Policy Statements

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