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15 April 2024
A Correction (PDF, 104KB) to the Boston Alternative Energy Facility Order 2023 has been published.
The Boston Alternative Energy Facility Order 2023 (legislation.gov.uk)
6 July 2023
The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero has granted development consent for this project:
Secretary of State's Decision Letter (PDF, 461 KB)
Planning Inspectorate Decision Cover Letter (PDF, 138 KB)
Development Consent Order as Made (PDF, 2 MB)
Examining Authority's Recommendation Report (PDF, 3 MB)
Habitats Regulations Assessment (PDF, 2 MB)
Regulation 31 Notice (PDF, 64 KB)
Updated Post examination submissions bundle (PDF, 1 MB)
Secretary of State's Decision Letter (PDF, 461 KB)
Planning Inspectorate Decision Cover Letter (PDF, 138 KB)
Development Consent Order as Made (PDF, 2 MB)
Examining Authority's Recommendation Report (PDF, 3 MB)
Habitats Regulations Assessment (PDF, 2 MB)
Regulation 31 Notice (PDF, 64 KB)
Updated Post examination submissions bundle (PDF, 1 MB)
6 July 2023
Decision made by the Secretary of State
12 June 2023
The Responses to the Secretary of State's consultation letter dated 25 May 2023 (PDF, 110KB) have now been published.
25 May 2023
The Secretary of State has issued a letter requesting comments (PDF, 110KB) from all Interested Parties on representations received since the close of the Examination.
The deadline for responses is 8 June 2023.
The deadline for responses is 8 June 2023.
16 May 2023
Responses to the Secretary of State's consultation letter dated 24 April 2023 have now been published
24 April 2023
The Secretary of State has issued a letter requesting information from the Applicant (PDF, 154 KB). The deadline for responding is 23:59 on 15 May 2023.
21 April 2023
The Post-Examination submissions (PDF, 885 KB) have been published.
14 March 2023
Responses to the Secretary of State's consultation letter dated 10 January 2023 have now been published.
10 January 2023
The Secretary of State has set a new deadline of 6 July 2023 to make the decision. A statement confirming the new deadline has been made to the House of Commons and House of Lords in accordance with section 107(7) of the Planning Act 2008.
The Secretary of State has requested information from the Applicant, Natural England and Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust (PDF, 134 KB). The deadline for responses is 23.59 on Friday 10 March 2023.
The Secretary of State has requested information from the Applicant, Natural England and Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust (PDF, 134 KB). The deadline for responses is 23.59 on Friday 10 March 2023.
12 December 2022
Responses to the Secretary of State’s letter of 25 November 2022 have been published.
25 November 2022
The Secretary of State has issued a letter requesting information (PDF, 147 KB) from the Applicant and Natural England. The deadline for responses is 23.59 on 9 December 2022.
21 November 2022
The responses to the Secretary of State letter of 14 October 2022 have been published.
14 October 2022
The Secretary of State has today issued a letter requesting information (PDF, 159 KB) from the Applicant, Natural England and the Environment Agency. The deadline for responses is 23.59 on 11 November 2022.
14 October 2022
The Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has decided to extend the statutory deadline for this application to 10 January 2023. A statement confirming the new deadline for the decision has been made to the House of Commons and House of Lords, in accordance with section 107(7) of the Planning Act 2008.
7 October 2022
The Secretary of State will be setting a new deadline for a decision. A statement confirming the new deadline will be made to the House of Commons and House of Lords in accordance with section 107(7) of the Planning Act 2008 as soon as possible once Parliament is in session.
7 July 2022
Recommendations given by the Planning Inspectorate
8 April 2022
The submissions for Deadline 10 have been published.
The Examination closed at 23.59 on 7 April 2022. Notification of completion of the Examination (s99) (PDF, 131KB) has been issued.
The Examination closed at 23.59 on 7 April 2022. Notification of completion of the Examination (s99) (PDF, 131KB) has been issued.
8 April 2022
The Examination closed at 23:59 on 7 April 2022.
4 April 2022
The Examining Authority has used its discretion to accept the following Additional Submissions from the Applicant:
AS-005 - 6.4.18(1) Appendix 17.1 Habitats Regulations Assessment (Tracked) (PDF, 6MB) to supersede REP9-012
AS-006 - 6.4.18(1) Appendix 17.1 Habitats Regulations Assessment (Clean) (PDF, 6MB) to supersede REP9-013
AS-007 - 9.77(1) Worst Case Assessment for Land Raising (Tracked) (PDF, 7MB) to supersede REP9-025
AS-008 - 9.77(1) Worst Case Assessment for Land Raising (Clean) (PDF, 7MB) to supersede REP9-026
AS-005 - 6.4.18(1) Appendix 17.1 Habitats Regulations Assessment (Tracked) (PDF, 6MB) to supersede REP9-012
AS-006 - 6.4.18(1) Appendix 17.1 Habitats Regulations Assessment (Clean) (PDF, 6MB) to supersede REP9-013
AS-007 - 9.77(1) Worst Case Assessment for Land Raising (Tracked) (PDF, 7MB) to supersede REP9-025
AS-008 - 9.77(1) Worst Case Assessment for Land Raising (Clean) (PDF, 7MB) to supersede REP9-026
30 March 2022
The Examining Authority’s request for further information from the Applicant, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, Natural England and the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust (PDF, 173KB) has been published.
The deadline for responses is Deadline 10, Thursday 7 April 2022.
The deadline for responses is Deadline 10, Thursday 7 April 2022.
28 March 2022
The submissions for Deadline 9 have been published.
16 March 2022
The submissions for Deadline 8 have been published.
8 March 2022
The Examining Authority (ExA) has used its discretion to accept the following Additional Submissions:
2 March 2022
The submissions for Deadline 7 have been published.
24 February 2022
The Examining Authority has published the Report on the Implications for European Sites (RIES) (PDF, 548KB)
Responses are due by Deadline 9, Thursday 24 March 2022.
Responses are due by Deadline 9, Thursday 24 March 2022.
15 February 2022
The Examining Authority’s (ExA’s) third round of written questions (ExQ3) (PDF, 243KB) has been published.
Responses are due by Deadline 7: Tuesday, 1 March 2022.
Responses are due by Deadline 7: Tuesday, 1 March 2022.
11 February 2022
The Examining Authority’s letter making changes to the Examination Timetable (PDF, 124 KB) has been published.
The time reserved for an Accompanied Site Inspection and hearings during the week of 28 February 2022 has been cancelled as it is not required.
The time reserved for an Accompanied Site Inspection and hearings during the week of 28 February 2022 has been cancelled as it is not required.
9 February 2022
The submissions for Deadline 6 have been published.
26 January 2022
The submissions for Deadline 5 have been published.
17 January 2022
A note from the ExA’s Unaccompanied Site Inspection (PDF, 68KB) carried out on 10 January 2022 has been published.
11 January 2022
The Examining Authority’s (ExA’s) second round of written questions (PDF, 215KB ) and commentary on the draft Development Consent Order (PDF, 98KB) have been published.
15 December 2021
The submissions for Deadline 4 have been published.
7 December 2021
The Submissions for Deadline 3 have been published.
25 November 2021
The recordings and transcripts for the following Hearings have been published:
Issue Specific Hearing 1 (ISH1) into the draft Development Consent Order (dDCO)
Issue Specific Hearing 2 (ISH2) part 1 into Environmental Matters
Issue Specific Hearing 1 (ISH1) into the draft Development Consent Order (dDCO)
Issue Specific Hearing 2 (ISH2) part 1 into Environmental Matters
24 November 2021
The time reserved for Issue Specific Hearing 2 (ISH) part 2 on Thursday 25 November has been cancelled as it is not required.
The Examining Authority has used their discretion to accept an Additional Submission from Natural England (PDF, 39KB) in relation to ISH 2 agenda questions.
The Examining Authority has used their discretion to accept an Additional Submission from Natural England (PDF, 39KB) in relation to ISH 2 agenda questions.
19 November 2021
The agendas for Issue Specific Hearing 1 (PDF, 104KB) (draft Development Consent Order) and Issue Specific Hearing 2 (PDF, 128KB) (Environmental Matters) have been published. Joining instructions have been issued to those parties who requested to attend.
The Livestream of the Hearings is available for those wishing to observe in real time. Please note that the hearing will start broadcasting LIVE once it opens. If the Livestream doesn’t initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the page.
The Examining Authority’s request for further information from the Applicant and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) (PDF, 144KB) has been published.
The Livestream of the Hearings is available for those wishing to observe in real time. Please note that the hearing will start broadcasting LIVE once it opens. If the Livestream doesn’t initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the page.
The Examining Authority’s request for further information from the Applicant and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) (PDF, 144KB) has been published.
17 November 2021
The agendas for Issue Specific Hearing 1 (PDF. 104KB) (draft Development Consent Order) and Issue Specific Hearing 2 (PDF, 128KB) (Environmental Matters) have been published.
Joining instructions will be issued to attendees and a link to the live stream of the hearings will be published on the project page in advance of the hearings.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Accompanied Site Inspection (ASI) will not take place on Wednesday 17 November 2021. The case team apologise for any inconvenience caused.
The ASI will now take place during the week of 28 February 2022. Further information and an updated itinerary will be published closer to the time.
Joining instructions will be issued to attendees and a link to the live stream of the hearings will be published on the project page in advance of the hearings.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Accompanied Site Inspection (ASI) will not take place on Wednesday 17 November 2021. The case team apologise for any inconvenience caused.
The ASI will now take place during the week of 28 February 2022. Further information and an updated itinerary will be published closer to the time.
15 November 2021
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Accompanied Site Inspection (ASI) will not take place on Wednesday 17 November 2021. The case team apologise for any inconvenience caused.
The ASI will now take place during the week of 28 February 2022. Further information and an updated itinerary will be published closer to the time.
Submissions for Deadline 2 have been published.
The ASI will now take place during the week of 28 February 2022. Further information and an updated itinerary will be published closer to the time.
Submissions for Deadline 2 have been published.
26 October 2021
The Examining Authority’s Notification of Hearings and an Accompanied Site Inspection (ASI) (PDF, 544KB) during November 2021 has been published. The final itinerary for the ASI is included in the letter.
Parties are requested to inform the case team of their attendance by the dates specified in the Notification.
The Examining Authority (ExA) did not receive any requests to be heard at a Compulsory Acquisition Hearing by the specified deadline. Therefore the time reserved for a Compulsory Acquisition Hearing on 26 November 2021 has been cancelled as it is not required.
Parties are requested to inform the case team of their attendance by the dates specified in the Notification.
The Examining Authority (ExA) did not receive any requests to be heard at a Compulsory Acquisition Hearing by the specified deadline. Therefore the time reserved for a Compulsory Acquisition Hearing on 26 November 2021 has been cancelled as it is not required.
21 October 2021
Submissions for Deadline 1 have been published.
The Examining Authority (ExA) did not receive any requests to be heard at an Open Floor Hearing by the specified deadline. Therefore the time reserved for an Open Floor Hearing on 18 November 2021 has been cancelled as it is not required.
The Examining Authority (ExA) did not receive any requests to be heard at an Open Floor Hearing by the specified deadline. Therefore the time reserved for an Open Floor Hearing on 18 November 2021 has been cancelled as it is not required.
14 October 2021
The Rule 8 letter (PDF, 306 KB) has been published, giving details of the Examination Timetable, Procedural Decisions and first written questions (PDF, 250 KB). The Examining Authority’s draft Accompanied Site Inspection itinerary (PDF, 141 KB) has also been published.
14 October 2021
The Examination Timetable (Rule 8 letter) has been sent to Interested Parties.
Procedural decision following Preliminary Meeting.
8 October 2021
Submissions for Procedural Deadline B have now been published.
The Livestream for the Preliminary Meeting Part 2 on Thursday 7 October is available for those wishing to observe in real time. Joining instructions have been issued to those parties who requested to attend.
An updated agenda for Preliminary Meeting Part 2 (PDF, 76 KB) has been published.
The Livestream for the Preliminary Meeting Part 2 on Thursday 7 October is available for those wishing to observe in real time. Joining instructions have been issued to those parties who requested to attend.
An updated agenda for Preliminary Meeting Part 2 (PDF, 76 KB) has been published.
7 October 2021
Preliminary Meeting takes place
7 October 2021
Examination begins
29 September 2021
The recording and transcript of the Preliminary Meeting (Part 1) held on Tuesday 28 September 2021 have now been published.
Procedural Deadline B (PDB) is Monday 4 October 2021. The information requested by the Examining Authority can be found in the Rule 6 letter.
Procedural Deadline B (PDB) is Monday 4 October 2021. The information requested by the Examining Authority can be found in the Rule 6 letter.
28 September 2021
The Livestream for the Preliminary Meeting Part 1 on Tuesday 28 September is available for those wishing to observe in real time. Joining instructions have been issued to those parties who requested to attend.
Please refer to the Agenda for Part 1 of the PM (PDF, 385kb) for further information.
Please refer to the Agenda for Part 1 of the PM (PDF, 385kb) for further information.
24 September 2021
The Livestream for the Preliminary Meeting Part 1 on Tuesday 28 September is available for those wishing to observe in real time. Joining instructions have been issued to those parties who requested to attend.
Please refer to the Agenda for Part 1 of the PM (PDF, 385kb) for further information.
Please refer to the Agenda for Part 1 of the PM (PDF, 385kb) for further information.
15 September 2021
Submissions for Procedural Deadline A have now been published.
17 August 2021
The Rule 4 and Rule 6 letter (PDF,385 KB) has been published. It sets out the appointment of the Examining Authority (ExA) and an invitation to the Preliminary Meeting.
The letter also includes the draft Examination Timetable and the ExA’s Initial Assessment of Principle Issues.
The letter also includes the draft Examination Timetable and the ExA’s Initial Assessment of Principle Issues.
17 August 2021
The notification of Preliminary Meeting (Rule 6 letter) has been sent.
The letter also includes the draft Examination Timetable and Initial Assessment of Principal Issues.
30 June 2021
Relevant representations published on the website
18 June 2021
Registration of interested parties closes
5 May 2021
Registration of interested parties begins
20 April 2021
The application has been accepted for examination
23 March 2021
Application received by the Planning Inspectorate
23 December 2020
The application has been withdrawn. Please see the Applicant's letter (PDF, 45 KB).