CPRE response to the Planning of Energy Infrastructure NPSs

CPRE response to the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero open consultation on Planning for new energy infrastructure. May 2025.

CPRE, the countryside charity, believes that responding to the climate crisis is a priority, and we call for unity across all political parties on Clean Power. Otherwise, our vision for a thriving and beautiful countryside for the benefit of everyone in the future is threatened.

CPRE calls on the government to make sure that the planning of big kit energy projects, including power from wind, solar and pylons, is inclusive of public consultation, to achieve the optimum benefits for rural areas, whilst avoiding and reducing unnecessary economic, social, and environmental harms. Where harms are justified, they must be properly mitigated or compensated in accordance with the Environment Act 2021.

Campaigns Lead, Jackie Copley, recently spoke at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero committee meeting. Watch here.