Source · Select Committees · Business and Trade Committee
Recommendation 18
18
Paragraph: 74
Overall, we recommend that the revised (draft) NPS needs to place greater emphasis on the...
Recommendation
Overall, we recommend that the revised (draft) NPS needs to place greater emphasis on the impact of climate change and the speed at which new infrastructure will need to be built to meet the Government’s net zero target. It must clearly articulate how the decision-making process will weigh the urgent need for developments which contribute to climate change mitigation, against other relevant considerations. It must unambiguously express that the prime consideration for planning consent for NSIPs for renewable energy is the overall contribution to mitigating climate change and reducing emissions.
Paragraph Reference:
74
Government Response
Not Addressed
HM Government
Not Addressed
Overall, we recommend that the revised (draft) NPS needs to place greater emphasis on the impact of climate change and the speed at which new infrastructure will need to be built to meet the Government’s net zero target. It must clearly articulate how the decision-making process will weigh the urgent need for developments which contribute to climate change mitigation, against other relevant considerations. It must unambiguously express that the prime consideration for planning consent for NSIPs