Written question asked by Lord Offord of Garvel (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 November 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 December 2024. It was answered by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 December 2024 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Solar Power: Land Use
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government whether it is their policy not to invest in solar farm installation on high quality agricultural land.
- Answer
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The Government has made clear in planning guidance that, wherever possible, solar developers should utilise brownfield sites. All projects are subject to rigorous planning examination, in which any impact on agricultural production is considered.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL2931
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Agriculture Land use Solar power
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- 2025-09-05 17:26:39 +0100
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