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Energy: Infrastructure

Asked by Charlotte CaneLiberal DemocratDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 1 May 2025UIN 47455

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what plans he has to assess land use changes in applications for new energy infrastructure.

Answered by Michael Shanks

Land use changes arising from proposals for new energy infrastructure are subject to rigorous planning processes, which will involve a comprehensive Examination process for those that meet the criteria of a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project.

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