Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 3097

Renewable Energy: Planning Permission

Tabled: 30 August 2024
Answered: 4 September 2024
Named Day

Question

Joy Morrissey

ConservativeBeaconsfield

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what plans his Department has to consult local residents prior to the approval of (a) solar farms and (b) onshore wind farms.

Answer

Michael Shanks
There are established routes in the planning system which enable communities to raise concerns about solar and onshore wind developments in their area. The level and quality of community engagement, amongst other factors, will be taken into account by dec...

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