planning

  • Press Releases

    Two thirds of renewables applications fail to get through planning stage

    Between 2018 and 2023, the majority of applications to build renewable projects were unsuccessful in progressing through planning. Figures from Cornwall Insight’s Renewables Pipeline Tracker, show that 63% of projects were either abandoned, refused, withdrawn, or ultimately expired. The data reveals only 20% of projects remain in development statuses that...

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    Proactive investment and planning rule reform needed to strengthen energy network

    Cornwall Insight’s response to the King's Speech announcing the government's intent to reform energy grid connections. Tom Faulkner. Head of Assets & Infrastructure and Networks at Cornwall Insight: “The government’s commitment to reforming energy grid connections is a crucial first step, but getting network reforms right is a complicated task....