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Infrastructure: Land

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 10 March 2025UIN 35839

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To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many approved nationally significant infrastructure projects use greater than (a) 50%, (b) 60%, (c) 70% and (d) 80% of best and most versatile land.

Answered by Michael Shanks

In respect of energy developments, no nationally significant infrastructure projects have been consented which will use greater than 50% best and most versatile agricultural land.

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