House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
National Policy Statements EN-1, 3 & 5 on energy infrastructure
13 November 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Proposed by Michael Shanks Lab Rutherglen
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At a glance
Key points
- The statement addresses the revision and parliamentary approval of three National Policy Statements related to energy infrastructure.
- I am presenting revised NPSs for parliamentary approval under Section 9(8) of the Planning Act 2008.
- A Government Response to over 180 consultation responses is being published.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the revision and parliamentary approval of three National Policy Statements (NPS) related to energy infrastructure.
Action requested
I am presenting revised NPSs for parliamentary approval under Section 9(8) of the Planning Act 2008, publishing a Government Response to over 180 consultation responses, and depositing copies in both Houses' Libraries. The revisions aim to ensure clarity on government policy concerning energy infrastructure projects.
Key facts
- Three revised National Policy Statements for energy are being presented.
- Over 180 responses were received during the consultation period.
- The NPSs will be deposited in the Libraries of both Houses and published on GOV.UK.