UK Onshore Wind Development Accelerated by Recent Planning Reforms
Government reforms in Great Britain have lifted barriers to onshore wind development, enabling significant project advancements. Enhanced planning frameworks and the reclassification of onshore wind as a 'Critical National Priority' facilitate new opportunities while presenting strategic challenges.
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Recent planning reforms in Great Britain have revitalized the onshore wind sector. In England, the Labour government removed previous restrictions that effectively banned onshore wind, allowing for projects to progress more freely.
The Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024 in Wales has introduced a streamlined consenting regime for energy projects, while Scotland's supportive planning policy fosters a positive environment for operational and upcoming projects. The Infrastructure Planning (Onshore Wind and Solar Generation) Order 2025 has reintroduced onshore wind into the nationally significant infrastructure project regime. Developers face new opportunities with large-scale projects over 100MW and repowering existing sites, yet they must navigate complex consenting strategies, particularly for hybrid developments involving multiple technologies.
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