UK’s Rishi Sunak makes policy U-turn as he approves new onshore wind farms – The National

UK’s Rishi Sunak makes policy U-turn as he approves new onshore wind farms – The National

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has bowed to pressure from Tory backbenchers and agreed to allow new onshore wind farms by committing to examine how local communities consent to projects.

Planning permission for new farms would be dependent on demonstrating local support and “appropriately” addressing any impacts identified by the community, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities said.

The government will ensure “strong environmental protections” remain in place, the department added.