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.
We are seeking views on proposed changes to fees for energy infrastructure planning applications.
We are seeking views on proposed changes to fees for energy infrastructure planning applications.
The Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is consulting on changes to application fees for energy infrastructure developments. The Government’s Clean Power 2030 Action Plan emphasises the need to accelerate energy infrastructure delivery and commits to expanding cost …
In response to: Overarching National Policy Statement for energy (EN-1), 2025
Planning guidance for developers of nationally significant energy infrastructure projects.
Planning guidance for developers of nationally significant renewable energy infrastructure projects.
Planning guidance for developers of nationally significant electricity network infrastructure projects.
The likely significant sustainability effects of developing new energy infrastructure of the types covered by the National Policy Statements for energy.
A habitats regulations assessment is required for proposed plans or projects likely to have a significant effect on international sites of scientific interest.
Government policy on the need for and standards applicable to nuclear energy generation projects seeking development consent.
The Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is consulting on changes to application fees for energy infrastructure developments. The Government’s Clean Power 2030 Action Plan emphasises the need to accelerate energy infrastructure delivery and commits to expanding cost …
We are seeking views on proposed changes to fees for energy infrastructure planning applications.
The Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) is consulting on changes to application fees for energy infrastructure developments. The Government’s Clean Power 2030 Action Plan emphasises the need to accelerate energy infrastructure delivery and commits to expanding cost …
In response to: Planning for new energy infrastructure: 2025 revisions to National Policy Statements
In response to: Planning for new energy infrastructure: 2025 revisions to National Policy Statements
In response to: Planning for new energy infrastructure: 2025 revisions to National Policy Statements
In response to: Planning for new energy infrastructure: 2025 revisions to National Policy Statements
In response to: Planning for new energy infrastructure: 2025 revisions to National Policy Statements
We’re seeking views on the revised energy National Policy Statements that support decisions on major energy infrastructure.
We're seeking views on the draft of the new nuclear National Policy Statement (EN-7), applicable to nuclear power stations expected to deploy beyond 2025.
We're seeking views on our proposed approach for siting fusion energy facilities as part of a new National Policy Statement.
We’re seeking views on the revised energy National Policy Statements that support decisions on major energy infrastructure.
The energy NPSs are designated under the Planning Act 2008 to provide guidance for decision-makers on the application of government policy when determining applications for development in relation to NSIPs. The current suite of energy National Policy Statements (NPSs) were …
We’re seeking views on the revised energy National Policy Statements that support decisions on major energy infrastructure.
The energy NPSs are designated under the Planning Act 2008 to provide guidance for decision-makers on the application of government policy when determining applications for development in relation to NSIPs. The current suite of energy National Policy Statements (NPSs) were …
We're seeking views on the draft of the new nuclear National Policy Statement (EN-7), applicable to nuclear power stations expected to deploy beyond 2025.
We’re consulting on the draft of the new nuclear National Policy Statement (NPS) EN-7. The proposed NPS will be applicable to nuclear power stations expected to deploy beyond 2025. Read the consultation document, the draft NPS and accompanying HRA / …
We're seeking views on the draft of the new nuclear National Policy Statement (EN-7), applicable to nuclear power stations expected to deploy beyond 2025.
We’re consulting on the draft of the new nuclear National Policy Statement (NPS) EN-7. The proposed NPS will be applicable to nuclear power stations expected to deploy beyond 2025. Read the consultation document, the draft NPS and accompanying HRA / …
We're seeking views on the proposed policy approach for siting new nuclear power stations for a new Nuclear National Policy Statement.
We're seeking views on our proposed approach for siting fusion energy facilities as part of a new National Policy Statement.
The purpose of this consultation is to begin the process towards designating a new Fusion Energy National Policy Statement, applicable to all commercial fusion facilities. This consultation focuses on the overall policy approach before a further formal consultation on the …
We're seeking views on our proposed approach for siting fusion energy facilities as part of a new National Policy Statement.
The purpose of this consultation is to begin the process towards designating a new Fusion Energy National Policy Statement, applicable to all commercial fusion facilities. This consultation focuses on the overall policy approach before a further formal consultation on the …
We're seeking views on the proposed policy approach for siting new nuclear power stations for a new Nuclear National Policy Statement.
Planning guidance for developers of nationally significant natural gas electricity generating infrastructure projects.
We're seeking views on the proposed policy approach for siting new nuclear power stations for a new Nuclear National Policy Statement.
We're seeking views on the revised energy National Policy Statements that support decisions on major energy infrastructure.
Policy statements and indicative draft statutory instrument regulations relating to the Energy Security Bill, now known as the Energy Bill, introduced to Parliament on 6 July 2022.
We're seeking views on the revised energy National Policy Statements that support decisions on major energy infrastructure.
The consultation for the energy National Policy Statements has been extended and will NOW close at 23:45 on Friday 23 June 2023. Please note that question 7 in the consultation document was inadvertently not included in the online survey. If …
We're seeking views on the revised energy National Policy Statements that support decisions on major energy infrastructure.
The consultation for the energy National Policy Statements has been extended and will NOW close at 23:45 on Friday 23 June 2023. Please note that question 7 in the consultation document was inadvertently not included in the online survey. If …
The consultation is seeking views on the revised energy National Policy Statements that support decisions on major energy infrastructure.
The government's summary of a memorandum of understanding on offshore renewable energy cooperation between the UK and the North Seas Energy Cooperation.
The government's summary of a memorandum of understanding on offshore renewable energy cooperation between the UK and the North Seas Energy Cooperation.
Contractual documents and supporting information for the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station.
This strategic framework sets out actions the government and Ofgem are taking to ensure the electricity network can act as an enabler of a secure, resilient, net zero energy system.
This strategic framework sets out actions the government and Ofgem are taking to ensure the electricity network can act as an enabler of a secure, resilient, net zero energy system.
Strategy for digitalising the Great Britain energy system to spur innovation, reduce bills and drive decarbonisation.
Strategy for digitalising the Great Britain energy system to spur innovation, reduce bills and drive decarbonisation.
Five-year review of the Energy Act 2013 which introduced a legislative framework for delivering secure, affordable and low carbon energy.
This strategy sets out how Great Britain will accelerate homegrown power for greater energy independence.
This strategy sets out how Great Britain will accelerate homegrown power for greater energy independence.
This strategy sets out policies and proposals for decarbonising all sectors of the UK economy to meet our net zero target by 2050.
This strategy sets out policies and proposals for decarbonising all sectors of the UK economy to meet our net zero target by 2050.
The consultation is seeking views on the revised energy National Policy Statements that support decisions on major energy infrastructure.
This strategy outlines how the government will manage the effective coexistence of air defence and offshore wind.
This strategy outlines how the government will manage the effective coexistence of air defence and offshore wind.
The consultation is seeking views on the revised energy National Policy Statements that support decisions on major energy infrastructure.
We're seeking views from stakeholders on a proposed Regulated Asset Base (RAB) model for new nuclear power projects and its high-level design principles.
We're seeking views from stakeholders on a proposed Regulated Asset Base (RAB) model for new nuclear power projects and its high-level design principles.
We're seeking views on amendments to the treatment of electricity storage within the planning system. This follow up consultation also provides the government's response to the original consultation.
We're seeking views on amendments to the treatment of electricity storage within the planning system. This follow up consultation also provides the government's response to the original consultation.
In June 2019, the UK became the first major economy in the world to legislate to end its contribution to global warming by 2050, increasing the ambition of our commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions under the Climate Change Act. …
In June 2019, the UK became the first major economy in the world to legislate to end its contribution to global warming by 2050, increasing the ambition of our commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions under the Climate Change Act. …
We're seeking views on amendments to the treatment of electricity storage within the planning system. This follow up consultation also provides the government's response to the original consultation.
This early stage consultation is to determine which criteria would be appropriate to trigger inclusion of major shale gas production projects in the NSIP regime.
Policy framework providing the basis for planning decisions on geological disposal infrastructure for the long-term management of higher activity radioactive waste.
We're seeking views on amendments to the treatment of electricity storage within the planning system. This follow up consultation also provides the government's response to the original consultation.
We're seeking views on proposals for amending the treatment of electricity storage within the planning system.
We're seeking views on proposals for amending the treatment of electricity storage within the planning system.
We're seeking views from stakeholders on a proposed Regulated Asset Base (RAB) model for new nuclear power projects and its high-level design principles.
We're seeking views from stakeholders on a proposed Regulated Asset Base (RAB) model for new nuclear power projects and its high-level design principles.
We're seeking views on whether the National Policy Statement (NPS) provides an adequate framework to make decisions on development consent applications for geological disposal infrastructure in England.
We're seeking views on proposals for amending the treatment of electricity storage within the planning system.
We're seeking views on proposals for amending the treatment of electricity storage within the planning system.
This early stage consultation is to determine which criteria would be appropriate to trigger inclusion of major shale gas production projects in the NSIP regime.
Proposed process and criteria to designate potentially suitable sites as part of a new National Policy Statement (NPS) for nuclear power above 1GW single reactor capacity for deployment between 2026 and the end of 2035.
This early stage consultation is to determine which criteria would be appropriate to trigger inclusion of major shale gas production projects in the NSIP regime.
Factsheets on the main topics related to Euratom exit.
Factsheets on the main topics related to Euratom exit.
We're seeking views on whether the National Policy Statement (NPS) provides an adequate framework to make decisions on development consent applications for geological disposal infrastructure in England.
Proposed process and criteria to designate potentially suitable sites as part of a new National Policy Statement (NPS) for nuclear power above 1GW single reactor capacity for deployment between 2026 and the end of 2035.
Impact assessment summarising the effects of the policies in the Nuclear Safeguards Bill.
Impact assessment summarising the effects of the policies in the Nuclear Safeguards Bill.
We're seeking views on whether the National Policy Statement (NPS) provides an adequate framework to make decisions on development consent applications for geological disposal infrastructure in England.
Proposed process and criteria to designate potentially suitable sites as part of a new National Policy Statement (NPS) for nuclear power above 1GW single reactor capacity for deployment between 2026 and the end of 2035.
A Bill to promote energy efficiency and a reduction in energy costs; and for connected purposes.
A Bill to promote energy efficiency; to require local authorities to publish sustainable energy plans; to make provision for a transfer of functions to principal councils; and for connected purposes.
A Bill to define the term “green energy”; to promote its development, installation and usage; and for connected purposes. Originated in the Commons.
A Bill to define the term “green energy”; to promote its development, installation and usage; and for connected purposes. Originated in the Commons.
A Bill to define the term “green energy”; to promote its development, installation and usage; and for connected purposes.
A Bill to define the term “green energy”; to promote its development, installation and usage; and for connected purposes.
A Bill to promote energy efficiency; to require specific bodies to publish sustainable energy plans; to make provision for the transfer of functions to principal councils; and for connect purposes.
A Bill to define the term “green energy”; to promote its development, installation and usage; and for connected purposes.
A Bill to define the term “green energy”; to promote its development, installation and usage; and for connected purposes.
A Bill to define the term “green energy”; to promote its development, installation and usage; and for connected purposes.