Battery Energy Storage (Planning and Regulation)
The bill has been introduced. Next comes the main debate and vote on its big idea.
Official title: Battery Energy Storage (Planning and Regulation) Bill
- 1Introduced1st reading
- 2Main debate2nd reading
- 3Detailed checksCommittee
- 4ChangesReport stage
- 5Final vote3rd reading
- 6Other houseLords or Commons
- 7Becomes lawRoyal Assent
Next sitting: 15 Jan 2027 (2nd reading in the Commons).
Put forward by Mike Wood.
Votes so far
No Commons votes on this bill in the last 12 months.
Full timeline
| Date | Stage | House |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Jun 2026 | 1st reading | Commons |
| 15 Jan 2027 | 2nd reading | Commons |
In the bill’s own words: 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.
Source: Parliament Bills API · Commons votes from the Commons Votes API.