Skip to main content
Find a National Infrastructure Project

Beta This is a beta service - your feedback will help us to improve it

Hinkley Point C New Nuclear Power Station

Section 51 advice

The list below includes a record of advice we have provided for this project.

There is a statutory duty, under section 51 of the Planning Act 2008, around an application or potential application. This includes recording the name of the person who requested advice and the advice given. This information has to be made publicly available.

Search advice

Search by key words or the name of person the advice was given to.

Showing 1 to 50 of 120 documents, newest first.

Results per page View 25 results per page | 50 | View 100 results per page

  • View advice to Somerset County Council

    Please see letter dated 17 July 2020 attached.

    Enquiry from: Somerset County Council
    Date advice given: 13 November 2020

  • View advice to Paul Gripton

    Query from Paul Gripton by email on 24 September 2018: Please find attached a letter detailing the issues and advice sought, mentioned in our previous phone conversation. It is lengthy but evidence... Read more

    Enquiry from: Paul Gripton
    Date advice given: 15 October 2018

  • View advice to EDF Energy

    Project update meeting

    Enquiry from: EDF Energy
    Date advice given: 20 July 2018

  • View meeting with EDF Energy

    Project update meeting in relation to the proposed material change to the DCO

    Meeting with: EDF Energy
    Date of meeting: 3 April 2018

  • View advice to Leigh Redman

    Hi thank you for the response, for clarity:- The consultees to non material changes do not include interested or registered persons from the full formal process? Who are the required consultees? ... Read more

    Enquiry from: Leigh Redman
    Date advice given: 27 November 2017

  • View advice to Leigh Redman

    Good afternoon, i note on your website a number of ‘non material changes’ have both been advertised and confirmed, i was part of the original inspection, registering and speaking. I am interested t... Read more

    Enquiry from: Leigh Redman
    Date advice given: 22 November 2017

  • View meeting with EDF Energy

    Meeting regarding proposed non-material change application

    Meeting with: EDF Energy
    Date of meeting: 28 June 2017

  • View advice to EDF Energy

    Please see attached letter from EDF Energy

    Enquiry from: EDF Energy
    Date advice given: 6 January 2017

  • View meeting with EDF Energy

    Meeting to update on project progress and to discuss proposed applications to make changes to the DCO

    Meeting with: EDF Energy
    Date of meeting: 19 July 2016

  • View advice to Bridgwater Town Council

    see attached letter

    Enquiry from: Bridgwater Town Council
    Date advice given: 22 January 2015

  • View meeting with EDF

    Meeting between EDF and the Planning Inspectorate regarding lessons learnt on the administration of the Hinkley Point C application.

    Meeting with: EDF
    Date of meeting: 14 November 2012

  • View advice to John Lucas

    Assuming EDF is given planning consent for Hinkley PointC, could it delay the start of the project for a period of time, possibly years?

    Enquiry from: John Lucas
    Date advice given: 13 July 2012

  • View advice to Jacinta Marshall

    The Equality and Human Rights Commission requested if they could be removed from the Hinkley Point C mailing lists as information regarding planning applications does not fit with the type of work car... Read more

    Enquiry from: Jacinta Marshall
    Date advice given: 11 July 2012

  • View advice to Otterhampton Parish Council

    Mr Gripton called to clarify when he could submit comments into the Hinkley examination process on the issues discussed at the Issue Specific Hearing on 26-27 June 2012.

    Enquiry from: Otterhampton Parish Council
    Date advice given: 4 July 2012

  • View advice to Avon & Somerset Police

    Avon & Somerset Police have sought clarification as to the matters to be covered at the Issue Specific Hearing on 26 June 2012 to which they are invited.

    Enquiry from: Avon & Somerset Police
    Date advice given: 18 June 2012

  • View advice to EDF

    EDF sought clarification regarding the exact nature of the six sites highlighted in paragraph 1.8 of the Hinkley Panel?s Further Written Questions (extract shown below). Question for the Applicant ... Read more

    Enquiry from: EDF
    Date advice given: 18 June 2012

  • View advice to Three Somerset Authorities

    Sedgemoor District Council, Somerset County Council and West Somerset District Council asked for clarification about the Panel?s intentions concerning the invitation to Interested Parties in the Proce... Read more

    Enquiry from: Three Somerset Authorities
    Date advice given: 15 June 2012

  • View advice to Mike Rigby

    Mr Rigby queried the application process for Hinkley Point C and when he had the opportunity to make objections to the scheme.

    Enquiry from: Mike Rigby
    Date advice given: 30 May 2012

  • View advice to EDF

    1) At what point would it be sensible for any revised DCO to be submitted to the examination to give parties an opportunity to comment on any revised drafting of requirements or DCO provisions? 2) ... Read more

    Enquiry from: EDF
    Date advice given: 4 April 2012

  • View advice to Susan Goss

    It is unfortunate that the IPC did not make it clear to parish or town councils that there was a possibility to meet with them, separate from the public meetings, in order to discuss procedural matter... Read more

    Enquiry from: Susan Goss
    Date advice given: 12 March 2012

  • View advice to Susan Goss

    Would it assist the host parish of Stogursey and the hamlets to be similarly recognised as a ?Principle Issue? if we were also permitted to send a delegation to lobby the IPC in person?

    Enquiry from: Susan Goss
    Date advice given: 9 March 2012

  • View advice to Susan Goss

    I?m still rather mystified as to how the Commissioners actually reached the conclusion that Combwich should be treated as a Principle issue. As the district councils have not yet submitted their Local... Read more

    Enquiry from: Susan Goss
    Date advice given: 9 March 2012

  • View advice to Royal and Sun Alliance

    Ms Meskell called on behalf of Royal and Sun Alliance to ask how they could identify an land intrests over which it the applicant was seeking Compulsory Aquisition powers.

    Enquiry from: Royal and Sun Alliance
    Date advice given: 8 March 2012

  • View advice to John Busby

    Query whether their relevant representations would be considered during examination proceedings and whether attendance at the Preliminary Meeting would be required to allow the opportunity to make an ... Read more

    Enquiry from: John Busby
    Date advice given: 7 March 2012

  • View advice to Jason Gunningham

    Query regarding status as an interested party and as an affected person for the Hinkley Point C application.

    Enquiry from: Jason Gunningham
    Date advice given: 7 March 2012

  • View advice to Tim Moss

    Query regarding correspondence received by household in connection with the Hibkley Point C application.

    Enquiry from: Tim Moss
    Date advice given: 5 March 2012

  • View advice to David Cross & Ms Joan Leeks

    The lack of a scheduled site visit to the Stogursey area was queried in relation to the Hinkley Point C application.

    Enquiry from: David Cross & Ms Joan Leeks
    Date advice given: 2 March 2012

  • View advice to Richard Cuttell

    Dear Sir I note your intention to have site visits in September. I would respectfully request that these visits are carried out prior to the preparatory works of which EDF have already secured ... Read more

    Enquiry from: Richard Cuttell
    Date advice given: 1 March 2012

  • View advice to Nigel Robinson

    Example Query I think it would be appropriate if a site visit were made prior to commencement of the main preliminary works in order to put the site in perspective with regard to the surrounding ha... Read more

    Enquiry from: Nigel Robinson
    Date advice given: 29 February 2012

  • View advice to Steve Ostler

    IPC Ref EN010001 THE IPC's letter regarding the above makes no mention of Shurton, yet this is the community most affected by the development. Actually, replace affected with devasted. This all... Read more

    Enquiry from: Steve Ostler
    Date advice given: 29 February 2012

  • View advice to Stogursey PC

    Dear Mr Phillipson Further to your letter of 10.2.12, I can confirm the following: 1) Stogursey Parish Council will be attending the preliminary meeting on 21.3.12 2) Stogursey Parish Council w... Read more

    Enquiry from: Stogursey PC
    Date advice given: 28 February 2012

  • View advice to West Hinkley Action Group

    Lesley Flash called during a West Hinkley Action Group meeting to ask the following questions:

    Enquiry from: West Hinkley Action Group
    Date advice given: 28 February 2012

  • View advice to Val Bannister

    Councillor Bannister sent an enquiry whether possible amendments to the Hinkley Point C application would be an infringement of the IPC process and how this could be reconciled with the need for publi... Read more

    Enquiry from: Val Bannister
    Date advice given: 24 February 2012

  • View advice to Tom Boyd

    Can you please advise me what are the legal obligations imposed upon an applicant, with regard to carrying out public consultations, the action they need to take in response to the consultations and ... Read more

    Enquiry from: Tom Boyd
    Date advice given: 22 February 2012

  • View advice to Copeland Borough Council

    I note from the IPC web page that the preliminary meeting will be held in public and also that interested parties will receive an invite. I would like to request that myself and Steve Smith (interi... Read more

    Enquiry from: Copeland Borough Council
    Date advice given: 15 February 2012

  • View advice to Jane Taunton

    I submitted my representation for HINK-00178 online yesterday. Ref no given to me 10014520. When am I likely to receive an email with a copy of my representation please? And if I don't, what should ... Read more

    Enquiry from: Jane Taunton
    Date advice given: 6 February 2012

  • View meeting with EDF

    To discuss procedural arrangements for the Preliminary Meeting and the Examination between IPC and EDF.

    Meeting with: EDF
    Date of meeting: 25 January 2012

  • View advice to Susan Holt

    Can I still register as an interested party? I may wish to attend the Preliminary Meeting and would like to keep up-to-date with the Hinkley Point C New Nuclear Power Station project. How can I do thi... Read more

    Enquiry from: Susan Holt
    Date advice given: 24 January 2012

  • View advice to Civil Engineer

    I have submitted a relevant representation form. I am not an interested party in a legal sense but I am interested in how this application is examined. How can I ensure I am kept up to date with the p... Read more

    Enquiry from: Civil Engineer
    Date advice given: 23 January 2012

  • View advice to Freinds of the Earth (Wales)

    Mr Clubb requested that the relevant representation form for the Hinkley Point C project in Somerset was made available in Welsh. He commented that, in his opinion, not to provide it in Welsh would co... Read more

    Enquiry from: Freinds of the Earth (Wales)
    Date advice given: 18 January 2012

  • View advice to Jane Taunton

    Can you please send me a registration form as attachment which I can print off for several elderly people in my village who don't have internet access?

    Enquiry from: Jane Taunton
    Date advice given: 12 January 2012

  • View advice to Ted Cubitt

    I have three times tried to register with you, on behalf of the Governor's of Cannington CofE School and three times your system has rejected the application. What do we have to do to register with y... Read more

    Enquiry from: Ted Cubitt
    Date advice given: 11 January 2012

  • View advice to Anthony Bullen

    Following an EDF roadshow, Mr Bullen wished to enhance his summary on the community impacts of the project and speak at any open floor hearing. He enquired to the best method for updating the infomati... Read more

    Enquiry from: Anthony Bullen
    Date advice given: 10 January 2012

  • View advice to P Hemmings

    The email author enquired where they could read or see a list of the registrations received to date for Hinkley Point C application?

    Enquiry from: P Hemmings
    Date advice given: 6 January 2012

  • View advice to Marine Management Organisation

    Does the MMO have to use the IPC's online relevant representation form?

    Enquiry from: Marine Management Organisation
    Date advice given: 19 December 2011

  • View advice to Environment Agency

    Does the Environment Agency (EA) have to use the IPC's online relevant representation form? What format can EA use to submit its relevant representation?

    Enquiry from: Environment Agency
    Date advice given: 7 December 2011

  • View advice to . Marriot

    When should electronic copies of the application be made available to the public?

    Enquiry from: . Marriot
    Date advice given: 6 December 2011

  • View meeting with EDF

    Discussion of outreach and Preliminary Meeting arrangements with local authorities and EDF.

    Meeting with: EDF
    Date of meeting: 29 November 2011

  • View advice to Andy Andrews

    Comments were supplied regarding EDF's pre-application consultation and scheme for Hinkley Point C New Nuclear Power Station.

    Enquiry from: Andy Andrews
    Date advice given: 29 November 2011

  • View advice to Jackie Ayres & Mr David Ayres

    Comments were supplied regarding EDF's pre-application consultation and scheme for Hinkley Point C New Nuclear Power Station.

    Enquiry from: Jackie Ayres & Mr David Ayres
    Date advice given: 29 November 2011