The UK government has announced plans to implement discount schemes for households living near newly built or upgraded power infrastructure. This initiative aims to support residents by providing annual payments over a decade, compensating them for the presence of pylons and other energy developments in their vicinity. Additionally, officials plan to streamline planning procedures by reducing the number of organizations consulted on decisions, with the housing minister emphasizing the importance of community input as part of the country’s clean energy strategy.
People living near power infrastructure could get hundreds of pounds off their bills each year as part of an overhaul of planning rules announced by the government.
Households living within half a kilometre of new or upgraded power systems such as pylons could get access to a bill discount scheme equivalent to an annual payment of 250 over 10 years.
Ministers are also looking to slash the number of official bodies that get a say in planning decisions in a drive to cut red tape and boost growth.
Mr. Norris stated, 'As part of our plan for change, those are all our commitments around being a clean energy superpower.'
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