Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 109993
Solar Power: Reservoirs
Tabled: 2 February 2026
Answered: 10 February 2026
Question
Mark Garnier
Conservative — Wyre Forest
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what plans he has to extend permitted development rights for floating solar installations to on-farm reservoirs in England and Wales.
Answer
Matthew PennycookPlanning is a devolved matter within the competency of the Welsh Parliament. The government continues to keep permitted development rights in England under review.