Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 19981
Renewable Energy: Environment Protection
Tabled: 12 December 2024
Answered: 18 December 2024
Question
Nick Timothy
Conservative — West Suffolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of expanding (a) offshore wind, (b) onshore wind and (c) solar energy on environmental conservation.
Answer
Michael ShanksWe have important checks and balances in the planning system that require extensive up-front environmental surveying, and for decision makers to ensure statutory environmental and habitats impact assessments are conducted as part of the planning determina...
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