Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 83520
Wind Power: Peatlands
Tabled: 20 October 2025
Answered: 28 October 2025
Question
Josh Fenton-Glynn
Labour — Calder Valley
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of introducing a presumption against building onshore wind developments on deep peat on the UK’s ability to meet its carbon emissions reduc
Answer
Michael ShanksThe Government has considered the impact of planning regulation around wind farm development on peatland, including on deep peat, recognising the importance of England’s peatlands for biodiversity, water, and carbon storage. There are existing protections...
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