Source · Select Committees · Business and Trade Committee
Recommendation 37
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Deferred
Paragraph: 176
Planning system represents a major constraint on low-carbon energy infrastructure delivery
Conclusion
The planning system, nationally and locally within England and also in Scotland and Wales, is a major constraint on the timely delivery of low-carbon energy infrastructure. There are many reasons for this, some of which we do not cover in this report, and we acknowledge the need for effective controls where justified. But we are in no doubt that steps will need to be taken to accelerate the planning process for low-carbon energy infrastructure.
Government response summary AI-generated
Ofgem's response describes its stakeholder engagement and consultation processes for the RIIO-ED2 price control, aiming to ensure fair price controls and minimise information asymmetry. This addresses network investment regulation rather than the committee's observation about planning system constraints on low-carbon energy infrastructure.
Paragraph Reference:
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Government Response
The government responded to this report on 14 July 2023. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗