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Planning and Energy Act 2008

A Bill to enable local planning authorities to set requirements for energy generation and energy efficiency in local plans

Now an Act of Parliament

The story so farThe Planning and Energy Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 5 December 2007 by Mr Michael Fallon (Conservative). It completed its passage through Parliament and became law as the Planning and Energy Act 2008, receiving Royal Assent on 13 November 2008.

What the bill does

<p>The Bill would allow local councils to set targets in their areas for on-site renewable energy, on-site low carbon electricity and energy efficiency standards in addition to national requirements. The Bill would cover England and Wales.</p><p><strong>Key areas</strong></p><ul><li>It would also require developers to source at least 10 per cent of any new building&rsquo;s energy from renewable sources, implementing nationwide the so-called &lsquo;Merton Rule&rsquo;, named after the sustainable planning policy first adopted by the London Borough of Merton</li><li>The Government has implemented policies in this area, notably the Planning Policy Statement on Climate Change, issued by the Government on 17 December 2007 after public consultation. Some councils, such as Merton and Woking, have already adopted environmentally friendly strategies but the picture across councils in England and Wales is mixed. </li></ul>

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 5 Dec 2007
  2. 2nd reading Commons 25 Jan 2008
  3. Committee stage Commons 20 Feb 2008
  4. Report stage Commons 9 May 2008
  5. 3rd reading Commons 9 May 2008
  6. 1st reading Lords 12 May 2008
  7. 2nd reading Lords 13 Jun 2008
  8. Committee stage Lords 4 Jul 2008
  9. Report stage Lords 21 Jul 2008
  10. 3rd reading Lords 8 Oct 2008
  11. Consideration of Lords amendments Commons 17 Oct 2008
  12. Royal Assent Unassigned 13 Nov 2008

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 25 Feb 2009.