The Infrastructure Planning (Onshore Wind and Solar Generation) Order 2025
This Order amends the Planning Act 2008 (c. 29) (“the 2008 Act”) to reintroduce onshore wind generating stations into the definition of nationally significant infrastructure projects under the 2008 Act. It also sets the capacity threshold at which onshore wind and solar projects are nationally significant infrastructure projects at more than 100 megawatts.
Lifecycle
Department
Made
09 Jun 2025
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In force
31 Dec 2025
Enabling power
The Secretary of State makes this Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 14(3) and (4) and 232(3) of the Planning Act 2008.
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