Planning & Consents for Renewable Energy Projects in England & Scotland

Introduction

As the UK intensifies its efforts to reach net zero targets, renewable energy projects have a key role to play. With urgency placed on decarbonising electricity, navigating the complexities of UK consenting systems is more important than ever.

This virtual classroom seminar will provide an introduction and guidance for planning and environmental lawyers and other professionals on the practical implications for their clients when obtaining planning permission. This is commonly a key hurdle when working with developers, landowners, and funders.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• Key principles underlying UK consenting systems, including the role of national policy
• Differences between England and Scotland, e.g. biodiversity
• Update on current/proposed changes to consenting procedures and national policies
• Consenting procedures for offshore projects
• Onshore projects - differences between smaller and larger scale projects, and relevant thresholds
• Relevance of environmental impact assessment
• Variations of consents - practical problems, including the decision in Finney v Secretary of State for Wales
• Decommissioning requirements

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.