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Recommendation 18
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GB Energy’s new advisory service does not contain a dedicated planning function, despite the planning...
Conclusion
GB Energy’s new advisory service does not contain a dedicated planning function, despite the planning system being one of the most significant barriers our evidence identified. Our view is that it should. Planning constitutes both legal and technical expertise as referenced in the Secretary of State’s letter of instruction to GB Energy. (Recommendation, Paragraph 68) Shared Ownership
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 16 September 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗