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Recommendation 8
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Grid connection availability must be a consistent two-way consideration for development consent.
Conclusion
It seems to us that this would be inconsistent. The availability and prospects of securing a grid connection are issues that should cut both ways, weighing for, or against, the grant of development consent depending on the circumstances. (Conclusion, Paragraph 30) 51
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 19 November 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗