Consultation still matters: what the Government needs to set out in upcoming NSIP changes

Solar Panels - Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025

Planning reform is here Later this year, the UK Government will set out new expectations for how developers consult on nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs) – the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025. With mounting pressure to deliver major energy infrastructure across the UK, the aim is clear: halve the average four‑year planning timeline by reforming […]

What happened in 2023

The Pier team celebrating holding a glass of champagne

It’s that time of year when we take a look back at our highlights from the past 12 months.

Pier reports significant new client wins and invests in senior renewables team

Steph and Caroline sat on a sofa

James Hartley Bond, Head of Project Development at Low Carbon, said: “We were looking for an agency with specialist renewables development and planning experience, and critically local community relations skills needed to support a project of this scale.  Pier also really impressed us with their enthusiasm and energy for the project.”