Onshore wind has a “key role” to play, the new energy secretary has said as the government unveiled a relaxation of its long-standing de facto planning ban on the technology’s deployment in England. Under changes to national planning policy, councils will have to consider the view of the whole community rather than a small minority when considering onshore wind farms applications. The government’s move has been broadly welcomed but is seen by many as long overdue.
Coutinho hails ‘key role’ for onshore wind as ban is axed
