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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 1 September 2025

Debate

Planning and Infrastructure Bill

Contribution

89: After Clause 28, insert the following new Clause— “Prohibition of solar power development on higher-quality agricultural landNo permission may be granted for the building or installation of provision for solar power generation where the development would involve—(a) the building on or development of agricultural land at grade 1, 2, or 3a, and(b) building or installation at ground level.”Member's explanatory statement This new Clause would prohibit the development of solar power generation on higher-quality agricultural land.

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