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consultationinstitute.org UK Energy Planning Policy 2008 Planning Act: o Introduction of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP) o Fast tracking consent procedure o Statement of Community Consultation o Small-scale developments fall under Local Authorities’ remit o Cutting corners on Public Participation?
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consultationinstitute.org Perils of Pylons o Cross-border electricity interconnector o Communities objected due to lack of consultation o Led to major external participation inquiry
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