Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 1328

Solar Power: Land Use

Tabled: 23 July 2024
Answered: 31 July 2024

Question

Mrs Kemi Badenoch

ConservativeNorth West Essex

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what her policy is on the building of solar farms on land categorised as best and most versatile agricultural land.

Answer

Matthew Pennycook
We place great importance upon our agriculture and food production, and this is reflected in the National Planning Policy Framework. The Framework is clear that local planning authorities should recognise the economic and other benefits of the best and mo...

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