Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 20565
Solar Power: Planning Permission
Tabled: 17 December 2024
Answered: 20 December 2024
Question
Sir John Hayes
Conservative — South Holland and The Deepings
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many of the solar farm applications he has approved since July 2024 include development on high grade agricultural land.
Answer
Michael ShanksAll four solar developments consented since July 2024 included some use of agricultural land classified as ‘best and most versatile’ (BMV). Our assessment of the use of this BMV land and its weighting on the planning balance are detailed in the decision l...
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