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Solar Power: Planning Permission

Asked by Sir John HayesConservativeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 20 December 2024UIN 20564

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many solar farm applications he has approved since July 2024.

Answered by Michael Shanks

The Secretary of State has granted a development consent order for four solar farm developments since July 2024: Sunnica, Gate Burton, Mallard Pass and Cottam.

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