Wind Power
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of onshore windfarms on (a) the environment, (b) arable land and (c) local communities.
Answered by Michael Shanks
The planning system provides important checks and balances when new onshore wind farms are built, including community engagement and consultation, environmental surveying, and statutory environmental and habitat impact assessments ensuring deployment is sustainable and has community support.
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