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Battery Energy Storage (Planning and Regulation) Bill

In progress

Currently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.

Originated in CommonsUpdated 23 June 2026

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Long title

A Bill to make provision about the construction, use and decommissioning of battery energy storage systems; to provide that fire and rescue authorities must be consulted in relation to planning applications relating to battery energy storage systems; to require the Secretary of State to undertake a review of the safety and risks of battery energy storage systems and to lay the report of that review before Parliament; and for connected purposes.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading· Commons

    22 June 2026 – 22 June 2026

  2. 2nd reading· Commons

    15 January 2027 – 15 January 2027

Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 4185.