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Advice to David Gerry

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From
David Gerry
Date advice given
12 June 2014
Enquiry type
Email

Query regarding the application.

Advice given

The Secretary of State?s decision as to whether or not to accept an application for examination must accord with the provisions of section 55 of the Planning Act 2008 (as amended). Amongst other things, an application must (where applicable) be accompanied by an Environmental Statement required pursuant to the Infrastructure Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2009 (as amended) and must be of a standard the Secretary of State considers satisfactory to proceed to examination.

On consideration of the Navitus Bay Wind Park application, the Planning Inspectorate, on behalf of the Secretary of State, had regard to the matters set out in section 55 of the Planning Act 2008 and concluded that the application (including accompaniments) is of a standard considered to be satisfactory to be accepted for examination.

The completed s55 checklist that details the Planning Inspectorate?s consideration of whether or not to accept the application can be viewed on our website. Issues related to the merits of the application will be considered by an impartial Examining Authority during the examination of the case.

Regarding your query about your interpretation of the law, The Planning Inspectorate is unable to provide you with legal advice. If you feel you require legal advice on any matter I would advise you to seek this independently.