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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.

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  • 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

  • View advice to The Power Trust

    Correspondence dated ?November 2011? has been received from ?The Power Trust? without an address for return correspondence. The correspondence is titled ?Advance Briefing for IPC Commissioners and Ass... Read more

    Enquiry from: The Power Trust
    Date advice given: 29 November 2011

  • View advice to East Huntspill & Puriton PCs

    I wish to register my Parish Councils' interest in this project

    Enquiry from: East Huntspill & Puriton PCs
    Date advice given: 23 November 2011

  • View advice to Judith Finsland

    Comments were supplied regarding the scheme and EDF's consultation. It was also queried why the IPC was to consult Exmoor National Park Authority, but not Cannington Parish Council.

    Enquiry from: Judith Finsland
    Date advice given: 23 November 2011

  • View advice to Daniel Viesnik

    I must say that I find it entirely unsatisfactory that you are unable to inform individuals when the registration process opens, and that one is required to scan all the national and local papers on a... Read more

    Enquiry from: Daniel Viesnik
    Date advice given: 22 November 2011

  • View advice to BNP Paribas

    Query regarding the Royal Mail's status as a statutory consultee and the process relating to making an objection to the IPC regarding the Hinkley Point C scheme.

    Enquiry from: BNP Paribas
    Date advice given: 22 November 2011

  • View advice to Clerk to Williton Parish Council

    Further to your joint letter from SCC, SDC and WSC dated 5th October regarding the above we would like to register our interest and be kept informed of developments. I have tried to register online on... Read more

    Enquiry from: Clerk to Williton Parish Council
    Date advice given: 15 November 2011

  • View advice to Richard Oerton

    I wish to register and make representations in regard to the application for development at Hinkley Point. I appreciate that I cannot do this until the IPC has accepted the application but (assuming t... Read more

    Enquiry from: Richard Oerton
    Date advice given: 15 November 2011

  • View advice to Daniel Viesnik

    It appears from the webpage below that the Hinkley C application has been accepted by the IPC for consideration. I would like to please be kept informed of the date from which one can register to make... Read more

    Enquiry from: Daniel Viesnik
    Date advice given: 14 November 2011

  • View advice to Marion Orton

    The caller queried their inability to submit a relevant representation for the Hinkley Point C application via the IPC website.

    Enquiry from: Marion Orton
    Date advice given: 14 November 2011

  • View advice to Sheila Allen

    I have been asked by many residents who are not on line to seek clarification that, now that EDF have submitted their application and, if accepted by the IPC in the 28 day period, is it during this 2... Read more

    Enquiry from: Sheila Allen
    Date advice given: 9 November 2011

  • View advice to Clerk to Durleigh PC

    Can you provide me with information on how to register Durleigh Parish Council's interest in this project?

    Enquiry from: Clerk to Durleigh PC
    Date advice given: 9 November 2011

  • View advice to Cannington Parish Council

    Ms Valerie Bannister of Cannington Parish Council telephoned; she asked whether the Parish Council and other interested parties could write directly to the IPC with regards to the adequacy of consulta... Read more

    Enquiry from: Cannington Parish Council
    Date advice given: 8 November 2011

  • View advice to EDF

    Advice sought regarding EIA regulation 24 Transboundary Impacts

    Enquiry from: EDF
    Date advice given: 24 October 2011

  • View advice to Sedgemoor District Council

    The Council would like to have a full copy of the application at the same time as it is submitted to the IPC, to enable it to make an adequacy statement. What would happen if the Council was not ab... Read more

    Enquiry from: Sedgemoor District Council
    Date advice given: 20 October 2011

  • View advice to Tim Jones

    I would like to register to be able to put my views when an application for Hinkley Point C is submitted or if it has already been submitted.

    Enquiry from: Tim Jones
    Date advice given: 17 October 2011

  • View advice to TLT Solicitors

    Mr Silk called to ask which part or parts of the book of reference a party with a very specific intrest in land would best be included in.

    Enquiry from: TLT Solicitors
    Date advice given: 13 October 2011

  • View advice to NNB Genco (EDF)

    Are developers required to submit a full copy of the application to a local authority at the same time as it is submitted to the IPC? Is it appropriate for local authorities to publish the applicat... Read more

    Enquiry from: NNB Genco (EDF)
    Date advice given: 13 October 2011

  • View advice to Sheila Allen

    Will the time we can register/write to the IPC regarding Hinkley Point C be published in local newspapers for those without computers?

    Enquiry from: Sheila Allen
    Date advice given: 11 October 2011

  • View advice to Nether Stowey Parish Council

    Mr Ensor telephoned the IPC to ask how representatives of Parish Councils can make relevant representations on behalf of their organisations. Our response was by telephone.

    Enquiry from: Nether Stowey Parish Council
    Date advice given: 6 October 2011

  • View advice to David Gillam

    Mr Gillam asked to be kept advised of the submission date of the forthcoming application for a generating station at Hinkley Point, and the period for making relevant representations.

    Enquiry from: David Gillam
    Date advice given: 3 October 2011

  • View advice to D C W Johnson

    DCW Johnson commented on concerns about the development of Combwich Wharf during the proposed Hinkley Point C project.

    Enquiry from: D C W Johnson
    Date advice given: 3 October 2011

  • View meeting with Nick Matthews

    Meeting held to discuss the proposed Hinkley Point 'C' project

    Meeting with: Nick Matthews
    Date of meeting: 27 September 2011

  • View meeting with Stockland Bristol Parish Council

    meeting to provide advice about the process and making a representation.

    Meeting with: Stockland Bristol Parish Council
    Date of meeting: 20 September 2011

  • View advice to Avon and Sommerset Police

    Mr Adieze, a legal adviser at Avon and Somerset Police,(ASP) called to ask whether any submissions on the detail of planning obligations accompanying any application for a generating station at Hinkle... Read more

    Enquiry from: Avon and Sommerset Police
    Date advice given: 15 September 2011

  • View meeting with Alyn Jones

    Meeting with Somerset County Council, West Somerset District Council and sedgemoor District Council to disucss the proposed Hinkley Point 'C' project

    Meeting with: Alyn Jones
    Date of meeting: 14 September 2011

  • View meeting with EDF

    The IPC chaired a tripartate meeting between various stakeholders to discuss the forthcoming appilcation for a generating station at Hinkley Point in Somerset.

    Meeting with: EDF
    Date of meeting: 14 September 2011

  • View advice to Nick Lloyd-Davies

    1. Would the IPC require an application for a direction deeming Hazardous Substances Consent (HSC) to have been granted to be made at the same time as submission of the application for development con... Read more

    Enquiry from: Nick Lloyd-Davies
    Date advice given: 30 August 2011

  • View meeting with EDF Energy

    The IPC case team met a team from EDF Energy to discuss the forthcoming application at Hinkley Point in Somerset, and particularly the consultation being undertaken regarding the junction 24 site and... Read more

    Meeting with: EDF Energy
    Date of meeting: 20 August 2011

  • View advice to Avon and Somerset Police

    Mr Steve Crago, of Avon and Somerset Police, made an enquiry by telephone with regard to drafting s106 obligations under the Planning Act 2008 regime; relating to the Hinkley C generating station prop... Read more

    Enquiry from: Avon and Somerset Police
    Date advice given: 8 August 2011

  • View meeting with Various Stakeholders

    The IPC observed a meeting held by EDF Energy to present a summary of progress with the Habitats Regulations Assessment for the proposed Hinkley C Nuclear Power Station, for discussion with Natural En... Read more

    Meeting with: Various Stakeholders
    Date of meeting: 25 July 2011

  • View meeting with Otterhampton Parish Council

    To discuss the role of the Infrastructure Planning Commission and opportunities for engagement with the application process under the 2008 Act, with particular reference to the forthcoming application... Read more

    Meeting with: Otterhampton Parish Council
    Date of meeting: 5 July 2011

  • View meeting with EDF

    Meeting between EDF, IPC, Sedgemoor DC, West Somerset DC, Somerset CC, Environment Agency and Highways Agency to discuss emerging issues arising out of the proposed application for Hinkley C.

    Meeting with: EDF
    Date of meeting: 26 May 2011

  • View meeting with Ian Bryant

    Meeting with EDF Energy, West Somerset District Council, Sedgemoor District Council, Somerset County Council, Environment Agency and Highways Agency to discuss the proposed Hinkley Point 'C' project.

    Meeting with: Ian Bryant
    Date of meeting: 11 May 2011

  • View meeting with Richard Mayson

    Meeting to discuss the proposed Hinkley Point 'C' scheme

    Meeting with: Richard Mayson
    Date of meeting: 3 May 2011

  • View meeting with EDF Energy

    Pre-Application meeting between EDF Energy, and their legal advisers, and the IPC case team to discuss progress on the Hinkley C generating station project, preliminary works applications and forthco... Read more

    Meeting with: EDF Energy
    Date of meeting: 28 March 2011

  • View advice to Jamie Robertson

    In relation to http://infrastructure.independent.gov.uk/projects/south-west/hinkley-point-c-new-nuclear-power-station/ I have recently written to the developer questionning the adequacy of its curren... Read more

    Enquiry from: Jamie Robertson
    Date advice given: 9 March 2011

  • View advice to Chris Eaglen

    Dr Chris Eaglen submitted three representations on the proposed Hinkley C Generating Station in West Somerset. http://infrastructure.independent.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/110219_EN010001_Ch... Read more

    Enquiry from: Chris Eaglen
    Date advice given: 25 February 2011

  • View advice to Jamie Robertson

    Re: http://infrastructure.independent.gov.uk/projects/south-west/hinkley-point-c-new-nuclear-power-station/ According to your website: "The application is expected to be submitted to the IPC Winte... Read more

    Enquiry from: Jamie Robertson
    Date advice given: 24 February 2011

  • View meeting with EDF Energy NNB

    Whether the proposed temporary accommodation campuses can lawfully be included within the Hinkley Point C application as associated development under s115(2) of the Planning Act 2008 (the Act) .

    Meeting with: EDF Energy NNB
    Date of meeting: 16 February 2011

  • View meeting with Pinsent Masons

    Meeting with Pinsent Masons to discuss associated development.

    Meeting with: Pinsent Masons
    Date of meeting: 3 February 2011

  • View advice to David Templeman

    The enquirer requested that we inform EDF Energy and central government that a new road is vital (at Dunball), before any permission is granted for the proposed new build at Hinkley Point.

    Enquiry from: David Templeman
    Date advice given: 2 February 2011

  • View meeting with Stop Hinkley

    The IPC case team met with delegates from Stop Hinkley Group on 1 December 2010 to discuss the IPC application process and how to participate, with referance to the forthcoming application at Hinkley ... Read more

    Meeting with: Stop Hinkley
    Date of meeting: 13 January 2011

  • View advice to Crispin Aubrey

    Crispin Aubery, on behalf of Stop Hinkley Group, wrote to the IPC with questions in relation to the Hinkley Point C proposal. Firstly, he wanted to know the IPC's relationship to the current appli... Read more

    Enquiry from: Crispin Aubrey
    Date advice given: 5 January 2011

  • View meeting with Richard Mayson

    The IPC case team chaired a tripartate meeting of stakeholders for the proposed Hinkley C power station on 11 November 2010, including the Highways Agency, the Enviroment Agency, West Somerset DC, Sed... Read more

    Meeting with: Richard Mayson
    Date of meeting: 21 December 2010

  • View advice to Kevin Baker

    Following any application for the proposed Hinkley Point C development consent order and following the examination, which minister makes the final decision whether or not the DCO is issued? If not the... Read more

    Enquiry from: Kevin Baker
    Date advice given: 15 December 2010

  • View advice to Lesley Flash

    Dear Sir or Madam I wish to draw your most urgent attention to the following facts: The hamlets of Shurton, Burton and Wick are extremely close to the boundary of the proposed development. Ed... Read more

    Enquiry from: Lesley Flash
    Date advice given: 9 December 2010

  • View advice to Mr & Mrs D Harvey

    As you are probably aware by now, it's not the building of a new power station that the people of Somerset are trying to stop. EDF are planning to use existing roads for lorries, cars and coaches.... Read more

    Enquiry from: Mr & Mrs D Harvey
    Date advice given: 8 November 2010

  • View advice to John Randall

    See Attached letter

    Enquiry from: John Randall
    Date advice given: 27 October 2010

  • View advice to Michael Laver

    As requested at a recent meeting with the Stogursey Parish Council I forward to you a copy of my comments to EdF on their Stage 2 Consultation document for your information.

    Enquiry from: Michael Laver
    Date advice given: 4 October 2010

  • View advice to L A Laird

    Mrs Laird wrote to us regarding the merits of the proposed development, and the impacts she feels it will have upon the village of Combwich.

    Enquiry from: L A Laird
    Date advice given: 4 October 2010