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Solar Power: Planning Permission

Asked by Sir John HayesConservativeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 20 December 2024UIN 20565

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many of the solar farm applications he has approved since July 2024 include development on high grade agricultural land.

Answered by Michael Shanks

All four solar developments consented since July 2024 included some use of agricultural land classified as ‘best and most versatile’ (BMV). Our assessment of the use of this BMV land and its weighting on the planning balance are detailed in the decision letter for each consent decision.

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