Solar Power: Ports and Quarrying
(asked on 2nd February 2026) - View Source
Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to extend the permitted development right for floating solar installations to disused quarries and docks in England and Wales.
This question was answered on 10th February 2026
Planning is a devolved matter within the competency of the Welsh Parliament.
The government continues to keep permitted development rights in England under review.