Bill · started in the Commons
Planning (Solar Power Generation) Bill
A Bill to make provision about the granting of planning permission and development consent in respect of the building or installation of provision for solar power generation on agricultural land; and for connected purposes.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe Planning (Solar Power Generation) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 17 June 2026 by Victoria Atkins (Conservative). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.
Sponsor
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Victoria Atkins
Conservative
Primary sponsor
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 17 Jun 2026
- 2nd reading Commons 15 Jan 2027
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 18 Jun 2026.