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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Wednesday, 3 September 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 September 2025. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Friday, 12 September 2025 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Energy: Infrastructure

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, CP 1337, published on 23 June 2025, which energy infrastructure projects will receive quicker pre-application periods from the reduction in consultation requirements.

Answer

The Government is currently consulting on proposals to streamline the infrastructure planning process for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.

Our reforms aim to ensure the system is flexible, proportionate, and responsive to Government priorities and build on proposals in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill that could reduce the typical time spent in pre-application by up to 12 months. Subject to passage of the Bill this would apply to all projects seeking development consent under the Planning Act 2008.

Once the consultation closes on 27 October 2025, the Government will carefully analyse all responses received to shape the final policy decisions and any legislative changes.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
74639
Session
2024-26
Related items
The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy
Monday, 23 June 2025
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Subjects
Energy Infrastructure Public consultation
Link
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