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Planning and Energy Act 2008

[As Introduced]
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This Act streamlines the planning process for energy infrastructure projects, making it easier and quicker to get approval for renewable energy installations. It aims to help the UK meet its energy and climate goals by cutting through bureaucracy that previously delayed green energy developments.

Presented by Mr Michael Fallon
supported by Lord Hanningfield.
✓ Passed into lawHybridLords
Official Ballot · The People's Chamber

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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' votePassed without division
No division called, Third Reading carried on the voices.

Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading5 Dec 2007
  • 2nd reading25 Jan 2008
  • Committee stage20 Feb 2008
  • Report stage9 May 2008
  • 3rd reading9 May 2008

Lords

  • 1st reading12 May 2008
  • 2nd reading13 Jun 2008
  • Committee stage4 Jul 2008
  • Report stage21 Jul 2008
  • 3rd reading8 Oct 2008
Royal Assent13 Nov 2008