Planning permission changes for telecoms masts
A change to permitted development rights will see growth in the height of telecoms masts that will be exempt from the need for planning permission.
Subsidies for solar thermal schemes to be axed
The government has announced that from 2017, solar panels used for heating water will no longer receive subsidies.
Woodland creation grant open for applications
Applications for the government's Country Stewardship woodland creation grant are now being accepted – but be quick as they must be submitted by 31 March 2016.