Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 35839
Infrastructure: Land
Tabled: 5 March 2025
Answered: 10 March 2025
Named DayQuestion
Ben Obese-Jecty
Conservative — Huntingdon
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many approved nationally significant infrastructure projects use greater than (a) 50%, (b) 60%, (c) 70% and (d) 80% of best and most versatile land.
Answer
Michael ShanksIn respect of energy developments, no nationally significant infrastructure projects have been consented which will use greater than 50% best and most versatile agricultural land.