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Relaxation of offshore wind rules after Conservative rebellion

Writer: Sarah PatersonSarah Paterson

The UK government has pledged to ease restrictions on building onshore wind farms in England, following a potential rebellion from Conservative MPs.

The current regulation, which mandates that new turbines be erected on pre-determined land, will be revised by the levelling-up department.

Over 30 backbenchers had threatened to instigate the change via a planning bill currently being considered by Parliament. It is important to note that new wind farms will still be subject to local approval.


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