Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 46187

Solar Power: Land Use

Tabled: 17 April 2025

Answered: 29 April 2025

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what the maximum amount of best and most versatile land is that could be (a) used in a solar farm development designated as NSIP and (b) granted a Development Consent Order.

Answer

Michael Shanks

There is no set maximum amount of best and most versatile land that may be used in a nationally significant infrastructure development. Each case is judged on its own merits in line with the requirements in the Planning Act 2008 and relevant policy, such ...

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