Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 47455

Energy: Infrastructure

Tabled: 23 April 2025
Answered: 1 May 2025

Question

Charlotte Cane

Liberal DemocratEly and East Cambridgeshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what plans he has to assess land use changes in applications for new energy infrastructure.

Answer

Michael Shanks
Land use changes arising from proposals for new energy infrastructure are subject to rigorous planning processes, which will involve a comprehensive Examination process for those that meet the criteria of a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project.

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