In a landmark move, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced the lifting of a nine-year ban on new onshore wind farms in her inaugural major speech. This policy reversal is set to pave the way for the construction of over 10,000 new turbines by the end of the decade, marking a significant shift in the country's approach to renewable energy and planning regulations. Alongside this, Reeves has also reinstated mandatory housing targets, signaling a comprehensive overhaul of the planning system aimed at fostering growth. However, the decision has sparked controversy, with critics arguing that it could lead to unchecked development on green belt lands and limit local communities' ability to oppose onshore wind projects. Despite the backlash, the move is seen as a bold step towards achieving environmental and housing goals.
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