Ministers to be given final say on approving onshore wind schemes under new decarbonisation plan

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Proposals also include new power for Ofgem to prioritise projects waiting for a grid connection

The government would have the final say on approving large onshore wind farms instead of local councils under plans unveiled today.

The proposal is included in an action plan published today which sets out how the government intends to meet its target to decarbonise the UK grid by 2030.

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