Solar Power: Planning Permission

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether planning provisions allow local authorities to consider existing solar energy generation installations as a material consideration in planning decisions.

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1. 8 June 2026

   Written question

   To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether planning provisions allow local authorities to consider existing solar energy generation installations as a material consideration in planning decisions.

   Source: Commons

2. 16 June 2026

   Answer

   By law, planning applications must be determined in accordance with the development plan for the area, unless material considerations indicate otherwise. Local planning authorities may take into account the potential impact of development proposals on exi...

   Source: Written answer

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