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1 May 2024
The Secretary of State has issued a letter inviting relevant local authorities to comment on the request dated 28 March 2024 from DWD to correct errors in Net Zero Teesside Order 2024 (SI 2024 No. 174). The deadline for comments is 23:59 on 28 May 2024. Comments should be submitted by email to netzeroteessideproject@planninginspectorate.gov.uk.
16 February 2024
The Secretary of State has granted development consent for this application. For further information please refer to the following decision documentation.
16 February 2024
Decision made by the Secretary of State
9 February 2024
A Submission from the Applicants (PDF 1, MB) to a representation submitted by Climate Emergency Policy and Planning (CEPP) (PDF, 570KB) has been published.
22 January 2024
The responses to the Secretary of State consultation letter, dated 20 December 2023 (PDF, 177KB) have been published.
20 December 2023
Parties are invited to provide a response to the Secretary of State's letter dated 20 December 2023 (PDF, 177KB). The deadline for receipt of comments is 19 January 2024.
14 December 2023
The Applicant's response (PDF, 970KB) to the Secretary of State’s letter dated 30 November 2023 (PDF, 174KB) has been published.
1 December 2023
Further responses from the Applicants and Natural England to the Secretary of State's letter dated 9 November (PDF, 115KB) have been published.
The Applicants are invited to provide a response to the Secretary of State's letter dated 30 November 2023. The deadline for receipt of comments is 14 December 2023
The Applicants are invited to provide a response to the Secretary of State's letter dated 30 November 2023. The deadline for receipt of comments is 14 December 2023
17 November 2023
The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero has decided to extend the statutory deadline for this application to 16 February 2024. 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.
The Applicants' response (PDF, 142KB) the Secretary of States letter dated the 9 November 2023 has been published.
The Applicants' response (PDF, 142KB) the Secretary of States letter dated the 9 November 2023 has been published.
16 November 2023
The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero has decided to extend the statutory deadline for this application to 16 February 2024. 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.
9 November 2023
A response from the Secretary of State (PDF, 117 KB) to a letter submitted by the Applicants has been published.
8 November 2023
A Submission from the Applicant (PDF, 545 KB) to a representation submitted by Natural England has been published.
30 October 2023
Submissions from Natural England relating to aerial deposition of nutrient nitrogen (PDF, 122 KB) from the Proposed Development have been published.
A submission from the Applicant responding to a representation submitted by Dentons on behalf of Network Rail Infrastructure Limited (PDF, 211 KB) has been published.
A submission from the Applicant responding to a representation submitted by Dentons on behalf of Network Rail Infrastructure Limited (PDF, 211 KB) has been published.
10 October 2023
The responses to the Secretary of State consultation letter, dated the 22 September (PDF, 152kb) have been published.
22 September 2023
Parties are invited to provide a response to the Secretary of State’s letter dated 22 September 2023. The deadline for receipt of comments is 6 October 2023.
11 September 2023
The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero has decided to extend the statutory deadline for this application to 16 November 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 September 2023
Responses to the SoS Consultation 4 – letter dated 23 August have been published.
Responses to the SoS Consultation 5 – letter dated 7 August 2023 have been published.
Responses to the SoS Consultation 5 – letter dated 7 August 2023 have been published.
23 August 2023
The parties specified in the letter are invited to provide a response to the Secretary of State's letter dated 23 August 2023 (PDF, 113 KB). The deadline for receipt of comments is 30 August 2023. This letter is separate from and in addition to the letter issued by the Secretary of State on 7 August 2023 (PDF, 158 KB).
7 August 2023
The Applicant's response (PDF, 393 KB) to the Secretary of State's letter dated 16 May 2023 (PDF, 153 KB) has been published.
Parties are invited to provide a response to the Secretary of State's letter dated 7 August 2023 (PDF, 158 KB). The deadline for receipt of comments is 6 September 2023.
Parties are invited to provide a response to the Secretary of State's letter dated 7 August 2023 (PDF, 158 KB). The deadline for receipt of comments is 6 September 2023.
20 July 2023
The Applicant's response to the Secretary of State's letter dated 14 July 2023 (PDF, 123 KB) has been published.
22 June 2023
The responses to the Secretary of State’s letter dated 14 June 2023 (PDF, 123 KB) have been published.
14 June 2023
Parties are invited to provide a response to the Secretary of State’s letter dated 14 June 2023 (PDF, 123 KB). The deadline for receipt of comments is 16 June 2023.
2 June 2023
The responses to the Secretary of States Consultation Letter dated 16 May 2023 (PDF, 153 KB) have been published.
16 May 2023
Parties are invited to provide a response to the Secretary of State’s consultation letter dated 16 May 2023. The deadline for receipt of comments is 30 May 2023.
The letter from the Applicant requesting a change request can be found here: Non-Material Change request - 7.13c - TDR Change Request Letter - 27.04.23 (Final) (PDF, 1 MB)
The letter from the Secretary of State can be found here: Secretary of State Consultation (PDF, 153 KB)
The letter from the Applicant requesting a change request can be found here: Non-Material Change request - 7.13c - TDR Change Request Letter - 27.04.23 (Final) (PDF, 1 MB)
The letter from the Secretary of State can be found here: Secretary of State Consultation (PDF, 153 KB)
9 May 2023
The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero has decided to extend the statutory deadline for this application to 14 September 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.
17 April 2023
The responses to the Secretary of State's consultation letter dated 3 April 2023 (PDF, 230KB) have been published.
3 April 2023
The Applicant is invited to comment on the responses received to the Secretary of State's letter of 10 March 2023 (PDF, 269KB). The Secretary of State has also asked (PDF, 230KB) that all parties listed provide a response to his letter of 10 March 2023. The deadline for receipt of comments is 23.59 on 11 April 2023.
28 March 2023
The responses to the Secretary of State’s consultation letter dated 10 March 2023 (PDF, 269KB) have been published.
10 March 2023
Parties are invited to provide a response to the Secretary of State's consultation letter dated 10 March 2023 (PDF, 269KB). The deadline for receipt of comments is 24 March 2023.
14 February 2023
Recommendations given by the Planning Inspectorate. 10 May 2023 - Deadline for Secretary of State to make decision.
10 February 2023
Recommendations given by the Planning Inspectorate
11 November 2022
The Examination closed at 23.59 on 10 November 2022. Notification of completion of the Examination (s99) (PDF, 131 KB) has been issued.
10 November 2022
The Deadline 13 submissions have now been published.
The Examining Authority has also exercised its discretion to accept the following Additional Submissions:
The Examining Authority has also exercised its discretion to accept the following Additional Submissions:
- Huntsman Polyurethanes (UK) Limited (PDF, 354 KB)
- SABIC UK Petrochemicals Limited (PDF, 341 KB)
The Examination Library (PDF, 1,022 KB) updated
4 November 2022
The Deadline 12 submissions have now been published.
The Examining Authority has issued a Procedural Decision (PDF, 100 KB) to accept the Change Request (PDF, 154 KB) submitted by the Applicants at Deadline 12.
The Examination Library (PDF, 893 KB) has been updated.
The Examining Authority has issued a Procedural Decision (PDF, 100 KB) to accept the Change Request (PDF, 154 KB) submitted by the Applicants at Deadline 12.
The Examination Library (PDF, 893 KB) has been updated.
2 November 2022
The Examining Authority has issued a Rule 17 - request for further information, (PDF, 252 KB) from the Applicants, Natural England and the Environment Agency. The deadline for responses is Deadline 13, Monday 7 November 2022.
The Examination Library (PDF, 893 KB) has been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF, 893 KB) has been updated.
28 October 2022
The Deadline 11 submissions have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 815 KB) will be updated shortly.
The Examination Library (PDF, 815 KB) will be updated shortly.
21 October 2022
The Action Points for the following Hearings have been published:
The audio and transcriptions for the Hearings have also been published and the Examination Library (PDF, 815 KB) updated.
- Issue Specific Hearing 5 – draft Development Consent Order (PDF, 92 KB)
- Issue Specific Hearing 6 – Environmental Matters (PDF, 83 KB)
- Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 3 (PDF, 82 KB)
The audio and transcriptions for the Hearings have also been published and the Examination Library (PDF, 815 KB) updated.
18 October 2022
If you wish to view this weeks Hearings please us the live stream link: The Net Zero Teesside Project (liveeventstream.online)
Additional Submissions - Accepted at the discretion of the Examining Authority:
The Examination Library (PDF, 797 KB) has been updated.
Additional Submissions - Accepted at the discretion of the Examining Authority:
- Position Statement for Issue Specific Hearing 5 on the draft Development Consent Order from North Tees Group (PDF, 217 KB)
- Position statement for Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 3 from North Tees Group (PDF, 219 KB)
The Examination Library (PDF, 797 KB) has been updated.
17 October 2022
The Examining Authority has been made aware that North Tees Limited – Response to the Examining Authority’s Written Questions (PDF, 117 KB) was received at Deadline 2, but not published. This has now been published and the Examination Library updated, (REP2-070a).
13 October 2022
The Examining Authority has issued its Third Written Questions (PDF, 256 KB).
The Examination Library (PDF, 795 KB) will be updated shortly.
The Examination Library (PDF, 795 KB) will be updated shortly.
12 October 2022
The submission received at Deadline 10 has been published.
The Examining Authority has published its Agendas for the Hearings being held on the 18 and 19 October 2022 and Accompanied Site Inspection 2 Itinerary (PDF 1,010 KB)
The Examination Library (PDF, 795 KB) has been updated
The Examining Authority has published its Agendas for the Hearings being held on the 18 and 19 October 2022 and Accompanied Site Inspection 2 Itinerary (PDF 1,010 KB)
The Examination Library (PDF, 795 KB) has been updated
7 October 2022
The Deadline 9 submissions have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 812 KB) will be updated shortly.
The Examination Library (PDF, 812 KB) will be updated shortly.
22 September 2022
The Examining Authority has issued a letter notifying parties of hearings and Accompanied Site Inspection w/c 17 October 2022 (PDF, 292 KB). The letter also amends the timetable and requests further information.
The Deadline 8 submissions have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 1.5MB) has been updated.
The Deadline 8 submissions have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 1.5MB) has been updated.
16 September 2022
The Examining Authority has issued a letter notifying parties of hearings and Accompanied Site Inspection w/c 17 October 2022 (PDF, 292 KB). The letter also amends the timetable and requests further information.
The Report on the Implications for European Sites has been published (PDF, 391 KB).
The Examining Authority carried out an Unaccompanied Site Inspection on Tuesday 13 September (PDF, 106 KB)
The Report on the Implications for European Sites has been published (PDF, 391 KB).
The Examining Authority carried out an Unaccompanied Site Inspection on Tuesday 13 September (PDF, 106 KB)
6 September 2022
The Examining Authority has issued its Procedural Decision (PDF, 193 KB) to accept the Applicants' changes submitted on 23 August 2022 (PDF, 219 KB). Any representations on the proposed changes should be provided by Deadline 8 (20 September 2022) and any comments on representations by Deadline 9 (6 October 2022).
2 September 2022
The Deadline 7 submissions have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 1.5MB) has been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF, 1.5MB) has been updated.
31 August 2022
The Deadline 6 submissions have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 529KB) has been updated.
The Examination Library (PDF, 529KB) has been updated.
26 August 2022
The Deadline 6 submissions have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 529KB) will be updated shortly.
The Examination Library (PDF, 529KB) will be updated shortly.
9 August 2022
The Examining Authority's Second Written Questions have been published (PDF, 503 KB).
The time reserved for hearings and Accompanied Site Inspection w/c 5 September has been cancelled as they are not required. The hearings and Accompanied Site Inspection reserved w/c 17 October are likely to go ahead.
The time reserved for hearings and Accompanied Site Inspection w/c 5 September has been cancelled as they are not required. The hearings and Accompanied Site Inspection reserved w/c 17 October are likely to go ahead.
3 August 2022
The Deadline 5 submissions have been published. The Examination Library (PDF, 529KB) will be updated shortly.
19 July 2022
The video recordings, transcripts and any action points from Issue Specific Hearing 3 (ISH3), Issue Specific Hearing 4 (ISH4) and the Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 2 (CAH2) have been published.
11 July 2022
Joining instructions for those attending Issue Specific Hearing 3 (PDF, 176 KB), Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 2 (PDF, 180 KB) and Issue Specific Hearing 4 (PDF, 154 KB) virtually have been sent.
The livestream is available for anyone wishing to observe in real time: https://www.liveeventstream.online/planning-inspectorate-hearings/the-net-zero-teesside-project
Please note that the hearings will start broadcasting LIVE once they open. If the Livestream doesn’t initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the page. If you have any issues with accessing the Livestream please contact the Case Team on 0303 444 5000.
The livestream is available for anyone wishing to observe in real time: https://www.liveeventstream.online/planning-inspectorate-hearings/the-net-zero-teesside-project
Please note that the hearings will start broadcasting LIVE once they open. If the Livestream doesn’t initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the page. If you have any issues with accessing the Livestream please contact the Case Team on 0303 444 5000.
8 July 2022
The Deadline 4 submissions have been published. The Examination Library (PDF, 529KB) will be updated shortly.
The agendas for the following hearings have been published:
The agendas for the following hearings have been published:
1 July 2022
The agendas for the following hearings have been published:
Issue Specific Hearing 3 on the draft Development Consent Order - 12 July 2022 (PDF, 176 KB)
Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 2 - 13 July 2022 (PDF, 180 KB)
Issue Specific Hearing 4 on environmental matters - 14 and (if required) 15 July 2022 (PDF, 154 KB)
Issue Specific Hearing 3 on the draft Development Consent Order - 12 July 2022 (PDF, 176 KB)
Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 2 - 13 July 2022 (PDF, 180 KB)
Issue Specific Hearing 4 on environmental matters - 14 and (if required) 15 July 2022 (PDF, 154 KB)
24 June 2022
The Deadline 3 submissions have been published. The Examination Library will be updated shortly.
14 June 2022
The Examining Authority has published a letter notifying parties of the Hearings (PDF, 64 KB) to be held during w/c 11 July 2022.
The Deadline 2 submissions have been published.
The Examination Library will be updated shortly.
The Deadline 2 submissions have been published.
The Examination Library will be updated shortly.
30 May 2022
The Examining Authority's Procedural Decision (PDF, 65 KB) in respect of the Applicants’ proposed changes and acceptance of their Additional Submissions has been published.
27 May 2022
19 May 2022
The following documents have been published:
The Examination Library will be updated shortly.
- Examination Timetable (Rule 8 letter) (PDF, 399 KB)
- The Examining Authority’s First Written Questions (PDF, 767 KB). The Deadline for responses is Deadline 2, Thursday 9 June 2022
The Examination Library will be updated shortly.
19 May 2022
The Examination Timetable (Rule 8 letter) has been sent to Interested Parties.
Procedural decision following Preliminary Meeting.
17 May 2022
The video recordings, transcripts and any action points from the Preliminary Hearing (PM), Issue Specific Hearing 1 (ISH1), Issue Specific Hearing 2 (ISH2) and the Compulsory Acquisition Hearing (CAH) have been published, together with the PM note (PDF, 118 KB).
11 May 2022
Joining instructions for those attending Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 virtually have been sent.
The livestream is available for anyone wishing to observe in real time: https://www.liveeventstream.online/planning-inspectorate-hearings/the-net-zero-teesside-project
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. If you have any issues with accessing the Livestream please contact the Case Team on 0303 444 5000.
The livestream is available for anyone wishing to observe in real time: https://www.liveeventstream.online/planning-inspectorate-hearings/the-net-zero-teesside-project
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. If you have any issues with accessing the Livestream please contact the Case Team on 0303 444 5000.
10 May 2022
Joining instructions for those attending Issue Specific Hearing 2 virtually have been sent.
The livestream is available for anyone wishing to observe in real time: https://www.liveeventstream.online/planning-inspectorate-hearings/the-net-zero-teesside-project
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. If you have any issues with accessing the Livestream please contact the Case Team on 0303 444 5000.
The livestream is available for anyone wishing to observe in real time: https://www.liveeventstream.online/planning-inspectorate-hearings/the-net-zero-teesside-project
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. If you have any issues with accessing the Livestream please contact the Case Team on 0303 444 5000.
10 May 2022
Joining instructions for those attending the Preliminary Meeting virtually have been sent.
The livestream is available for anyone wishing to observe in real time: https://www.liveeventstream.online/planning-inspectorate-hearings/the-net-zero-teesside-project
Please note that the Preliminary Meeting will start broadcasting LIVE once it opens. If the Livestream doesn't initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the page. If you have any issues with accessing the Livestream please contact the Case Team on 0303 444 5000.
10 May 2022
Preliminary Meeting takes place
10 May 2022
Examination begins
9 May 2022
Joining instructions for those attending the Preliminary Meeting virtually have been sent.
The livestream is available for anyone wishing to observe in real time: https://www.liveeventstream.online/planning-inspectorate-hearings/the-net-zero-teesside-project
Please note that the Preliminary Meeting will start broadcasting LIVE once it opens. If the Livestream doesn't initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the page. If you have any issues with accessing the Livestream please contact the Case Team on 0303 444 5000.
6 May 2022
The Examining Authority's response (PDF, 172 KB) to the Applicants' request for proposed changes (PDF, 690 KB) has been published.
5 May 2022
The itinerary for the Accompanied Site Inspection to take place on Thursday 12 May 2022 has been published (PDF, 402 KB)
11 April 2022
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.
8 March 2022
The Examining Authority carried out an Unaccompanied Site Inspection on Tuesday 1 March 2022 (PDF, 604KB). The note has also been added to the Examination Library (PDF, 316KB).
The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept the following Additional Submission: Mike Blood – withdrawal of Relevant Representation
The Examining Authority has exercised its discretion to accept the following Additional Submission: Mike Blood – withdrawal of Relevant Representation
24 February 2022
The Examining Authority has written to the Applicants following their letter of 18 February 2022 (PDF, 629 KB) - Notification of Proposed Changes to the Net Zero Teesside Development Consent Order Application.
The Notification of Proposed Changes document (PDF, 29 MB) has also been published.
The Notification of Proposed Changes document (PDF, 29 MB) has also been published.
17 February 2022
The Examining Authority has issued a letter (PDF, 93KB) in relation to the request by the Applicants in respect of the Timing of the Preliminary Meeting.
Comments received in response to the Examining Authority letter of 7 February 2022 have been published.
Comments received in response to the Examining Authority letter of 7 February 2022 have been published.
7 February 2022
The Examining Authority has written to Interested Parties and Affected Persons following the Applicants' letter of 4 February 2022 (PDF, 840 KB) and is seeking a response from parties by Monday 14 February 2022.
If you have any questions, please contact us: NetZeroTeessideProject@planninginspectorate.gov.uk
If you have any questions, please contact us: NetZeroTeessideProject@planninginspectorate.gov.uk
31 January 2022
The Examining Authority has written to the Applicants following their letter of 26 January 2022 and is seeking a response from the Applicants by Friday 4 February 2022.
The Applicants’ response will be published on the project webpage and Interested Parties and Affected Persons will then be invited to comment by Monday 14 February 2022.
The Applicants’ response will be published on the project webpage and Interested Parties and Affected Persons will then be invited to comment by Monday 14 February 2022.
22 December 2021
Relevant representations published on the website
17 December 2021
Registration of interested parties closes
28 October 2021
Registration of interested parties begins
16 August 2021
The application has been accepted for examination
19 July 2021
Application received by the Planning Inspectorate
16 June 2021
The application has been withdrawn. Please see the Applicant’s letter (PDF, 483KB).