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Why did the UK lift a ban on onshore wind development?

The lifting of a de facto ban on onshore wind development announced on 8 July marks a pivotal shift in the UK's planning energy policy and is part of a broader suite of planning reforms that aim to facilitate the critical infrastructure needs of the UK.

What did the new government say about the energy ban?

The new Government issued a policy statement on Monday which brought an immediate end to the ban – delivering on its pledge in just a few days. Energy UK’s chief executive Emma Pinchbeck, said: “It’s excellent to see the new Government prioritise planning reforms as a key enabler for economic growth and enhancing our energy security.

Why did Miliband lift the onshore wind ban?

“The onshore wind ban is a symbol of how bad decisions in the last 14 years have put up energy bills for families. Today it ends.” The move to lift the ban comes as Mr Miliband wrote to his new department, telling them they would be at the heart of the new government’s agenda to make Britain a “clean energy superpower”.

What was the implication of a ban on onshore wind projects?

The implication was a de facto ban on onshore wind projects, which were usually thwarted if they faced even a single objection.

Will Labour scrap the ban on onshore wind?

Labour has swiftly moved to scrap the de facto ban on onshore wind originally introduced under the Conservatives in 2016. Government policies over the past decade have mostly hampered the roll-out of onshore wind power in the UK.

Will Labour overturn the wind ban after the election?

Labour previously said it would overturn the ban within weeks if it came to power after the election, as it seeks to double onshore wind as part of its plans to transform the grid to clean energy by 2030. The new Government issued a policy statement on Monday which brought an immediate end to the ban – delivering on its pledge in just a few days.