For this reason, the Scottish Government worked with the UK Government on the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 to reform the energy consenting process in Scotland in ways that would strengthen communities’ opportunities for participation in the decision-making process.I refer the member to the answer to question S6W-43822 on 26 February 2026, the new reporter-led procedure following an objection from the relevant Planning Authority ensures that legitimate concerns will be fully evaluated in the most appropriate format.The Act further granted the Scottish Ministers new powers to make pre-application consultation with communities mandatory and refuse applications if engagement has been inadequate.The Scottish Government is developing our plans for these new regulation-making powers and, given the importance of stakeholder voices on this issue, we will consult on them later this year.All answers to written Parliamentary Questions are available on the Parliament's website, the search facility for which can be found at https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/written-questions-and-answers.