UK streamlines NSIP consultation requirements

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The UK government has removed the statutory pre-application consultation requirement for nationally significant infrastructure projects, with updated guidance taking effect on 24 July. The change was included in the Planning & Infrastructure Bill that received Royal Assent in December and is expected to accelerate delivery of major projects including offshore wind farms by an average of 12 months, supporting a target of 150 DCO approvals by 2029.