Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 63443
Batteries: Planning
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, what steps she is taking to ensure consistent communication between (a) developers of BESS sites and (b) local fire and rescue services during the planning and approval processes
Answer
Alex NorrisPlanning 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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