Rookery South Energy from Waste Generating 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 Central Bedfordshire Council

    Sir / Madam, I deal with the Councils’ responsibilities under The Rookery South Order 2011 for the construction of a circa. 50MW resource recovery facility in Bedfordshire. We have recently received a... Read more

    Enquiry from: Central Bedfordshire Council
    Date advice given: 21 September 2020

  • View advice to Nicola Ryan-Raine

    The caller raised an issue with the legibility of the full set of documents that comprised the counterpart deed executed by the Marston Vale Trust, as supplied by Covanta in relation to this project... Read more

    Enquiry from: Nicola Ryan-Raine
    Date advice given: 20 December 2011

  • View advice to Simon Collier

    With regard a claim under the Land Compensation Act 1973 resulting from implementation of the development consent order.

    Enquiry from: Simon Collier
    Date advice given: 21 November 2011

  • View advice to Adrian Dobson

    When is the appropriate time to challenge the decision made on Rookery South

    Enquiry from: Adrian Dobson
    Date advice given: 18 November 2011

  • View advice to Simon Collier

    I am a local resident to the proposed Covanta power station in Stewartby Bedfordshire. I would like to know if I will be able to claim for compensation under the Land and Compensation act 1973. This... Read more

    Enquiry from: Simon Collier
    Date advice given: 16 November 2011

  • View advice to Walker Morris

    Notification of intention to issue judicial review proceedings to challenge the IPC?s decision relating to including compulsory purchase powers (under Section 118 of the Planning Act 2008) within the... Read more

    Enquiry from: Walker Morris
    Date advice given: 11 November 2011

  • View advice to Fran Fry

    Query regarding timescales for Rookery South decision.

    Enquiry from: Fran Fry
    Date advice given: 8 November 2011

  • View advice to Susan Marsh

    Conversation to confirm the key sections of the Planning Act and the Infrastructure Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2009 (EIA Regulations) which govern the procedure following a... Read more

    Enquiry from: Susan Marsh
    Date advice given: 4 November 2011

  • View advice to Clive Stallwood

    I have been reviewing the documents associated with this application and cannot locate a Screening decision. Could you please advise me where I can find one?

    Enquiry from: Clive Stallwood
    Date advice given: 9 September 2011

  • View advice to Nicola Ryan-Raine

    Miss Ryan-Raine queried the IPC process and the methods of involvement for non-interested parties and interested parties wishing to attend and speak at both Issue specific and Open-floor hearings.

    Enquiry from: Nicola Ryan-Raine
    Date advice given: 2 June 2011

  • View advice to MK Friends of the Earth

    Questioned why Friends of the Earth have not been listed in the Examining Authorities letter as an interested party which it would particularly like to attend the hearing.

    Enquiry from: MK Friends of the Earth
    Date advice given: 27 May 2011

  • View advice to DLA Piper UK Ltd Representing Covanta

    At the Rookery South issue specific hearing on 13 May 2011 relating to the drafting of the Development Consent Order (DCO), its requirements and proposed s106 agreement the lead Commissioner indicated... Read more

    Enquiry from: DLA Piper UK Ltd Representing Covanta
    Date advice given: 24 May 2011

  • View advice to 25 Parish Councils

    Please can you clarify whether or not the IPC have to be notified by the 6th of June of an intention to speak at the Rookery South Open Floor Hearings, or has it now been decided that this is not... Read more

    Enquiry from: 25 Parish Councils
    Date advice given: 17 May 2011

  • View advice to Neil Roy

    Query regarding the Issue Specific Hearing to be held on 13th May 2011. - What will be discussed? - What is the duration of the Hearing? - Are the public allowed to speak?

    Enquiry from: Neil Roy
    Date advice given: 12 May 2011

  • View advice to DLA Piper UK LLP on behalf of Covanta

    Letter (attached) from DLA Piper on bahalf of Covanta (Rookery South) Ltd seeking clarification on matters relating to the specific issue hearing to be held on 13 May 2011.

    Enquiry from: DLA Piper UK LLP on behalf of Covanta
    Date advice given: 9 May 2011

  • View advice to Scott Wilson

    Anne Cooper called on 09 May 2011 to ask the following questions, some in relation to the Rookery South Energy from Waste facility application: 1. Does a request for authorisation concerning... Read more

    Enquiry from: Scott Wilson
    Date advice given: 9 May 2011

  • View advice to Addleshaw Goddard

    As is clear from our client's (Network Rail) written representations, our client's concern is impact on the operation of the railway. It would therefore wish to see proper protective provisions in... Read more

    Enquiry from: Addleshaw Goddard
    Date advice given: 9 May 2011

  • View advice to for WRG and Anti Waste Ltd

    As you know, we are instructed to attend the compulsory purchase hearing on behalf of our clients, Waste Recycling Group and Anti Waste Limited. Following receipt of your email I have taken... Read more

    Enquiry from: for WRG and Anti Waste Ltd
    Date advice given: 28 April 2011

  • View advice to Central Beds & Bedford Councils

    In relation to question 2 of the Examining Authority's (ExA) second round of written questions the ExA refer to 'residual waste'. Could a definition be be provided of what is meant by this?

    Enquiry from: Central Beds & Bedford Councils
    Date advice given: 18 April 2011

  • View advice to Beds and Central Beds Councils

    1) In relation to s121 of the Planning Act 2008, when will the draft DCO be submitted to the Secretary of State? We take the view that it should not be submitted whilst it is still being considered... Read more

    Enquiry from: Beds and Central Beds Councils
    Date advice given: 5 April 2011

  • View advice to CPRE Bedfordhsire

    Alex Monroe representing CPRE Bedfordshire called to request a copy of the Rule 8 letter

    Enquiry from: CPRE Bedfordhsire
    Date advice given: 28 March 2011

  • View advice to Fran Fry

    Note that additional documents have been submitted by the applicant as part of the written representations - too late for others who have made detailed representations to consider in detail before the... Read more

    Enquiry from: Fran Fry
    Date advice given: 25 February 2011

  • View advice to Preliminary Meeting Attendees

    At the Rookery South preliminary meeting several questions were asked by attendees that did not directly relate to the procedural decision required to be made.

    Enquiry from: Preliminary Meeting Attendees
    Date advice given: 11 February 2011

  • View advice to Walker Morris

    Request for further information regarding the procedure to be adopted at a compulsory acquisition hearing. Including how the IPC will ensure that those whose interests may be compulsory acquired have... Read more

    Enquiry from: Walker Morris
    Date advice given: 7 February 2011

  • View advice to Renaissance Bedford

    Mr Drew Marchant of Renaissance Bedford called for information relating to the process of changing a relevant representation to another individual and organisation due to the dissolution of the... Read more

    Enquiry from: Renaissance Bedford
    Date advice given: 2 February 2011

  • View advice to Joan Hawkes

    Ms Hawkes has kept the IPC informed of correspondence between her, Covanta and DCLG. In order for views on a particular scheme to be put forward to the Examining authority, interested parties must... Read more

    Enquiry from: Joan Hawkes
    Date advice given: 1 February 2011

  • View advice to MMAG

    Enquirer asked why he hasn't been invited to Rookery South Site Visit and would like to know who will be attending. He works alongside Hugh Roberts (MMAG) who has been invited.

    Enquiry from: MMAG
    Date advice given: 1 February 2011

  • View advice to Andrew Evans

    I am writing to you on behalf of Evans & Son as we are potential interested parties in the Coventa scheme. We have been approached by Coventa's agents, as we own land along their proposed cable... Read more

    Enquiry from: Andrew Evans
    Date advice given: 27 January 2011

  • View advice to Environment Agency

    was wondering if you can help me I am trying to find the statement of common ground for the current IPC application at Rookery South Pit, Near Stewartby, Bedfordshire this is for a generating station... Read more

    Enquiry from: Environment Agency
    Date advice given: 24 January 2011

  • View meeting with Central Bedfordshire Council

    To discuss arrangements for an IPC Stakeholder Outreach Meeting in connections with the proposed waste to energy power station at Rookery South. Discussion of other matters relevant to the... Read more

    Meeting with: Central Bedfordshire Council
    Date of meeting: 22 January 2011

  • View advice to Beds' Councils Planning Consort'

    Queries relating to the examination process and post decision enforcement.

    Enquiry from: Beds' Councils Planning Consort'
    Date advice given: 13 January 2011

  • View advice to English-Heritage

    English Heritage confirmed they have read through the notification letters and have queries regarding the issue-specific hearings. 1. How likely would it be for the examining authority to decide... Read more

    Enquiry from: English-Heritage
    Date advice given: 12 January 2011

  • View advice to Parish Council Joint Signatories

    Questions asked in relation to the forthcoming preliminary meeting for the application at Rookery South.

    Enquiry from: Parish Council Joint Signatories
    Date advice given: 10 January 2011

  • View advice to Hertsmere Borough Council

    Hertsmere Borough Council called and requested confirmation on their written representation. Two representations have been submitted; one electronically and one via hard copy, both received by the... Read more

    Enquiry from: Hertsmere Borough Council
    Date advice given: 22 December 2010

  • View advice to Quantum PR

    Asked if the meeting note sent round with regards to a conference call made between All Smart, Quantum and the IPC could be distributed to those who manage the Park Inn Hotel (location from... Read more

    Enquiry from: Quantum PR
    Date advice given: 21 December 2010

  • View advice to CPRE

    Asked when the preliminary meeting for the Rookery South proposal was likely to take place and how they will have an opportunity to be heard at the event.

    Enquiry from: CPRE
    Date advice given: 14 December 2010

  • View advice to Natural England

    Mr Mould asked whether statutory consultees are registered as interested parties and whether a statutory consultee has to make representations on the prescribed form online.

    Enquiry from: Natural England
    Date advice given: 15 November 2010

  • View advice to DLA Piper

    Providing supplementary information following the Commission's acceptance of an application for development consent.

    Enquiry from: DLA Piper
    Date advice given: 12 November 2010

  • View advice to DLA Piper

    http://infrastructure.independent.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/101026_En010011_DLAPiper_Letter_FurtherApplicationinfo.pdf

    Enquiry from: DLA Piper
    Date advice given: 11 November 2010

  • View meeting with Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough Council

    To discuss general procedural matters in relation to the development consent examination process.

    Meeting with: Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough Council
    Date of meeting: 9 November 2010

  • View advice to Rio D'souza

    The Highways Agency (HA) is responding on line, regarding compulsory acquisition of land. However I believe the HA should for completeness respond to the application with reference development... Read more

    Enquiry from: Rio D'souza
    Date advice given: 8 November 2010

  • View advice to British Horse Society (Bedford)

    Thank you for sending your letter of the 13th October regarding the process for registering to have a say regarding the above application. Due to work commitments, I am unable to attend any of the... Read more

    Enquiry from: British Horse Society (Bedford)
    Date advice given: 1 November 2010

  • View advice to Ruth & Steve Rowse

    I wish to submit an online representation regarding the above project. It states in the form that the submission should not contain ?Material about the merits of policy set out in a national policy... Read more

    Enquiry from: Ruth & Steve Rowse
    Date advice given: 27 October 2010

  • View advice to Marston Vale Trust

    Darren Woodward called from the Marston Vale Trust and requested information on the process for registering as an interested party and the deadline for submissions.

    Enquiry from: Marston Vale Trust
    Date advice given: 25 October 2010

  • View advice to Elaine Dear

    Thank you for sending your letter of the 13th October regarding the process for registering to have a say regarding the above application. Due to work commitments, I am unable to attend any of the... Read more

    Enquiry from: Elaine Dear
    Date advice given: 22 October 2010

  • View advice to Fran Fry

    Query raised regarding the status of the National Policy Statements and what an application will be evaluated against.

    Enquiry from: Fran Fry
    Date advice given: 19 October 2010

  • View advice to Heloise Hartley

    I am aware that summary representations have to be submitted by 19 November but am unclear when the more detailed representations would need to be submitted. I need to give my client who is looking to... Read more

    Enquiry from: Heloise Hartley
    Date advice given: 18 October 2010

  • View advice to Benjamin Dove-Seymour

    The following advice follows a telephone conversation with DLA Piper in regard to the provision of additional information following acceptance by the Commission of an application for development... Read more

    Enquiry from: Benjamin Dove-Seymour
    Date advice given: 1 October 2010

  • View advice to The Environment Agency

    As a statutory party how will the Environment Agency be made aware of the progression of an application such as Rookery South?

    Enquiry from: The Environment Agency
    Date advice given: 29 September 2010

  • View advice to RWE

    Ms Thomas requested copies of the Rookery South EfW facility consultation report and appendicies as per section 37.

    Enquiry from: RWE
    Date advice given: 14 September 2010