Written questions

Energy: Land

2026-06-02 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · 6470 · Official question

Andrew Bowie

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has issued guidance to energy companies on engagement with local historians, museums, and independent researchers with specialist knowledge of wartime crash sites.

Answer

When a developer applies for consent for a new development, the Planning Guidance is clear that they must do a thorough assessment of all likely impacts. This will include talking to relevant bodies about specific issues. Relevant bodies may include Histo...