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Solar Power: Reservoirs

Asked by Mark GarnierConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 10 February 2026UIN 109993

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what plans he has to extend permitted development rights for floating solar installations to on-farm reservoirs in England and Wales.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

Planning is a devolved matter within the competency of the Welsh Parliament. The government continues to keep permitted development rights in England under review.

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