Environmental Impact Assessment (Downstream Emissions) Bill
In progressCurrently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.
Originated in CommonsUpdated 8 September 2026
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Long title
A Bill to make provision about the assessment of environmental impact of developments involving the extraction of fossil fuels; to provide that downstream greenhouse gas emissions from the combustion or other end use of extracted hydrocarbons are not required to be assessed as part of the environmental impact assessment of such developments; to make provision relating to decisions in respect of the grant of consent and planning permission for certain such developments; and for connected purposes.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading· Commons
22 June 2026 – 22 June 2026
- 2nd reading· Commons
11 September 2026 – 11 September 2026
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 4190.