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Written question asked by Mike Reader (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 July 2025. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Thursday, 17 July 2025 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Electricity: Permitted Development Rights

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to p. 82 of the document entitled The UK's Modern Industrial Strategy, published on 23 June 2025, what his Department's planned timetable is for launching a call for evidence on the expansion of permitted development rights for electricity distribution network infrastructure.

Answer

On 8 July 2025, DESNZ launched a public consultation on consents, land access, and rights for electricity network infrastructure. This consultation includes proposals related to the expansion of permitted development rights for electricity infrastructure, as referenced on page 82 of ‘The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy.’

This consultation also addresses a range of related matters such as land access rights, tree lopping, permitted development for substations, Section 37 consents, and thresholds for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects. These broader reforms are intended to streamline the system, reduce burdens, and accelerate network deployment while ensuring appropriate protections for landowners, communities, and the environment.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
66460
Session
2024-26
Related items
The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy
Monday, 23 June 2025
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Distribution Electricity Permitted development rights
Link
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