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Battery Energy Storage (Planning and Regulation) Bill

Private Members' Bill (Presentation Bill)

Originated in the House of Commons, Session 2026-27

Last updated: 23 June 2026 at 12:24

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Long title

A Bill to make provision about the construction, use and decommissioning of battery energy storage systems; to provide that fire and rescue authorities must be consulted in relation to planning applications relating to battery energy storage systems; to require the Secretary of State to undertake a review of the safety and risks of battery energy storage systems and to lay the report of that review before Parliament; and for connected purposes.

Sponsor

Mike Wood
Conservative
Kingswinford and South Staffordshire

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