Planning and permitting remain a key bottleneck for utility-scale solar and storage. The new Planning Reform Bill introduces changes that could streamline approvals, but projects still face complex regulatory, environmental, and community requirements. This session examines the practical implications of these reforms and identifies where further clarity is needed.
- The changes introduced by the Planning Reform Bill and their impact on utility-scale solar and storage.
- Planning and regulatory bottlenecks and strategies to navigate them efficiently.
- Approaches for aligning developers, local authorities, and regulators to accelerate approvals without compromising social or environmental obligations.
- Differences in planning frameworks and development challenges across devolved UK nations.
