Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 3097
Renewable Energy: Planning Permission
Tabled: 30 August 2024
Answered: 4 September 2024
Named DayQuestion
Joy Morrissey
Conservative — Beaconsfield
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 ShanksThere 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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