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Written question asked by Lord Bach (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 September 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 September 2024. It was answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 September 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Business Premises: Solar Power

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to reforming the planning system to examine the installation of solar panels on newly constructed industrial premises.

Answer

As part of our plans to triple solar capacity we are consulting on extra measures in the National Planning Policy Framework that highlight the importance of solar power to our clean energy ambitions.

Separately, future standards next year will set our new homes and buildings on a path that moves away from relying on volatile fossil fuels and ensures they are fit for a net zero future.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL956
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Business premises Planning permission Solar power
Link
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