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Local Planning Authorities (Energy and Energy Efficiency) Bill

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.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

26 October 2007

In Plain English

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This bill would let local planning authorities set conditions about energy generation, energy conservation and the use of energy when considering planning applications. It would require authorities to consider setting requirements for renewable and low-carbon energy generation and for energy efficiency standards as part of planning decisions.

Key Points

  • Gives local planning authorities power to impose energy-related requirements in planning decisions
  • Requires authorities to consider and potentially specify requirements for renewable and low-carbon energy generation
  • Requires consideration of energy efficiency standards when determining planning applications
  • Covers generation, conservation and use of energy, with related purposes

Progress

The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons, having originated there; it has already had its first reading in December 2006, with the second reading in January 2007.

Who is affected?

Local planning authorities (LPAs)Property developers and builders applying for planning permissionBuilding owners and residents within the areas governed by LPAsRenewable and low-carbon energy project developersEnergy utilities and companies involved in energy efficiency programmes

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

13 Dec 2006

2nd readingCommons

19 Jan 2007

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