Advice to Ann & Nigel Griffiths
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- Ann & Nigel Griffiths
- Date advice given
- 14 October 2013
- Enquiry type
The Planning Inspectorate received an email comprising comments objecting of the proposed Navitus Bay Wind Park
Advice given
As no formal application has yet been made to the Planning Inspectorate by the developer, the Navitus Bay Wind Park scheme is at its Pre-Application stage. Please note that the developer is expected to submit its application in quarter 1 of 2014.
Until the application is submitted to the Inspectorate, your point of contact should be the developer. Taking part by commenting to the developer at this stage does not prejudice your ability to make representations to the Inspectorate later in the process. Therefore you should inform the developer about your concerns as soon as possible and allow time for a response. I recommend that you refer to the developer's website for information about how to contact them (link to Developer's website: attachment 1).
Should the application be formally submitted, the Inspectorate on behalf of the Secretary of State has a 28 day period to determine whether to accept the application to progress to Examination. If the application progresses to Examination, the process then provides the opportunity for people to register as an Interested Party by competing a Relevant Representation. Please note that only Relevant Representations submitted on the prescribed form will be accepted during this period. Once the Registration period opens, if you have access to the internet an electronic version of the form will be available on the Inspectorate's project webpage. A paper copy of the registration form can also be requested from the Inspectorate's customer services number on 0303 444 5000. All Relevant Representations will be read by the appointed Examining Authority.
Once you have submitted a Relevant Representation you will become an Interested Party for the whole application process. As an Interested Party, you will receive relevant updates regarding the application and will be invited to submit written representations in which you can expand, with evidence, on any issues mentioned in your Relevant Representation. You will also be invited to any hearings held during the Examination.
The Inspectorate has produced several advice notes to help provide an overview of the Planning Act 2008 process and the opportunities to get involved. These are available on the national infrastructure pages of the Planning Portal's website; here: http://infrastructure.planningportal.gov.uk/legislation-and-advice/advice-notes/
attachment 1 http://www.navitusbaywindpark.co.uk/