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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects

07 March 2024 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Proposed by Claire Coutinho Con East Surrey

Energy

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Secretary of State has decided to set a new deadline of no later than 11 April 2024 for deciding the application.
  • The new deadline extends beyond the original statutory deadline of 7 March 2024.
  • The statement concerns an application for development consent for a solar energy project in West Suffolk and East Cambridgeshire.

Issue summary

This statement addresses an application for development consent under the Planning Act 2008 for a solar energy project in West Suffolk and East Cambridgeshire.

Action requested

The Secretary of State has decided to set a new deadline of no later than 11 April 2024 for deciding this application, extending beyond the original statutory deadline of 7 March 2024.

Key facts

  • The application is made under the Planning Act 2008 by Sunnica Energy Farm.
  • The current statutory deadline for decision is 7 March 2024.
  • A new deadline has been set for no later than 11 April 2024.
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