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GB Energy’s new advisory service does not contain a dedicated planning function, despite the planning...
Conclusion
GB Energy’s new advisory service does not contain a dedicated planning function, despite the planning system being one of the most significant barriers our evidence identified. Our view is that it should. Planning constitutes both legal and technical expertise as referenced in the Secretary of State’s letter of instruction to GB Energy. (Recommendation, Paragraph 68) Shared Ownership
Source
Committee
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Report
1st Report - Get connected: How community energy can turbocharge the transition
17 Jun 2026
HC 229
Addressee Bodies
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Timeline
Recommendation age
0.1 yrs
Report published
17 Jun 2026