Enable local planning authorities to make certain requirements regarding the generation, conservation and use of energy; to require local planning authorities to consider specifying requirements for the generation of renewable and low carbon energy and the imposition of energy efficiency standards when determining planning applications; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
26 October 2007
The bill would give local planning authorities more power to require energy-related rules in planning decisions. It would require them to consider and set standards for renewable or low‑carbon energy generation and for energy efficiency when deciding planning applications, along with related provisions.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons and has not yet begun detailed examination.
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