Written questions

Batteries: Storage

Commons · Question 91856 · Tabled 17 Nov 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 25 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Charlotte Cane

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer to Question 88054 answered on 17th November 2025, how involve is defined with regard to consulting Fire and Rescue Services during public consultation.

Answer

Answered by Michael Shanks, 25 Nov 2025

The relevant part of the Planning Practice Guidance on expected interactions between local planning authorities and local fire and rescue services with respect to grid-scale batteries is at paragraph 35.