Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 63442

Batteries: Fire Prevention

Tabled: 27 June 2025

Answered: 7 July 2025

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to take steps to introduce a statutory requirement for local fire and rescue services to be consulted during the planning process for BESS installations.

Answer

Alex Norris

Planning Practice Guidance encourages developers who are promoting BESS and for local planning authorities to engage with local fire and rescue services and National Fire Chiefs Council guidance. I also refer the hon. Member to the answers given to Questi...

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