Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 1687

Solar Power: Land Use

Tabled: 25 July 2024
Answered: 2 August 2024

Question

Sir Oliver Dowden

ConservativeHertsmere

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what her Department’s policy is on planning applications for solar plants on 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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