All project updates
16 Rhagfyr 2024
The Secretary of State has today issued a letter requesting comments from Interested Parties. The deadline for responses is 23:59 on 13 January 2025.
Responses to part 2 of the Secretary of State’s consultation letter dated 25 November 2024 have been published.
10 Rhagfyr 2024
Responses to part 1 of the Secretary of State’s consultation letter dated 25 November 2024 have been published.
25 Tachwedd 2024
The Secretary of State has today issued a letter to Rampion Extension Development Limited, Natural England, Marine Management Organisation, South Downs National Park Authority, The Crown Estate, Forestry Commission, Secretary of State for Transport, National Trust, National Highways, Network Rail, National Grid Electricity Transmission and Sussex Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority requesting information.
6 Tachwedd 2024
The Examining Authority’s recommendation has been sent to the Secretary of State.
The Secretary of State has three months in which to issue a decision, which is due on 6 February 2025. The decision letter and Recommendation Report will be published on this project page once a decision has been made.
7 Awst 2024
The Examining Authority’s notification of the completion of the Examination (PDF, 134KB) has been published.
7 Awst 2024
The Deadline 6 Submissions have been published.
The Examining Authority has accepted the following additional submissions:
The Applicant - Response to Deadline 6 submissions concerning ongoing offshore work (PDF 140KB)
Marine Management Organisation - Response to Deadline 6 (PDF 472 KB)
National Highways - Cover Letter and Principal Areas of Disagreement Statement (PDF 187KB)
National Highways - 8.9 Statement of Common Ground (PDF 576 KB)
24 Gorffennaf 2024
The Examining Authority’s Procedural Decision (PDF, 152KB) in relation to the Applicant’s change request has been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 1MB) has been updated.
19 Gorffennaf 2024
The Examining Authority has accepted the following additional submissions:
Natural England Cover Letter (PDF, 134KB)
Natural England’s Advice on the Report on the Implications for European Sites (PDF, 151KB)
Natural England’s Advice on the Landscape Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) (PDF, 154KB)
The Examination Library (PDF, 1MB) has been updated.
18 Gorffennaf 2024
The Examining Authority have issued a request for further information from The Applicant (PDF, 821KB).
The Examination Library (PDF, 1MB) has been updated.
16 Gorffennaf 2024
The Examining Authority have accepted late deadline 5 submissions from CowfoldVRampion (PDF, 144KB), Twineham Parish Council (PDF, 162KB) and Janine Creaye.
The Examination Library (PDF,1MB) has been updated.
15 Gorffennaf 2024
The Deadline 5 (D5) submissions have been published.
The Examining Authority have issued a request for further information from Natural England (PDF, 149KB).
The Examination Library (PDF, 1MB) has been updated.
9 Gorffennaf 2024
The Applicant has submitted a notification of proposed application for a change (PDF, 4MB), to which the Examining Authority has issued an initial response and request for further information (PDF, 183KB).
The Examination Library (PDF, 995KB) has been updated.
19 Mehefin 2024
The Examining Authority has accepted an Additional Submission from Herbert Smith Freehills LLP on behalf of AQUIND Limited (PDF 193KB).
The Examination Library (PDF 994 KB) has been updated.
Please note that the following dates reserved for hearings and Accompanied Site Inspection in the Examination Timetable are no longer required and the events have now been cancelled:
18 July 2024 – Accompanied Site Inspection 2
22 and 23 July 2024 – Issue Specific Hearing 3H3 and/or Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 2
18 Mehefin 2024
The Following documents have been published:
The Examining Authority's Report on the Implications for European Sites (PDF 358KB)
The Examining Authority's schedule of proposed changes to the draft Development Consent Order (PDF 338KB)
The Examining Authority's Further Written Questions and requests for information (PDF 3MB)
Note of Unaccompanied Site Inspection 2 (PDF 199KB)
The Deadline for responses is Deadline 5, 9 July 2024.
The Examination Library (PDF 992KB) has been updated.
18 Mehefin 2024
Please note that the following dates reserved for hearings and Accompanied Site Inspection in the Examination Timetable are no longer required and the events have now been cancelled:
18 July 2024 – Accompanied Site Inspection 2
22 and 23 July 2024 – Issue Specific Hearing 3H3 and/or Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 2
13 Mehefin 2024
The Examining Authority have accepted a late deadline 4 submission from Henry Adams HRR Ltd on behalf of Tim Facer.
The Examination Library (PDF,992KB) has been updated.
6 Mehefin 2024
The Deadline 4 (D4) submissions have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 988KB) has been updated.
22 Mai 2024
The following documents have been published:
Recordings and transcripts for Issue Specific Hearing 2 (ISH2)
Action Points arising from Issue Specific Hearing 2 (ISH2) (PDF 201KB)
Action Points arising from Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 (CAH1) (PDF, 185KB)
The Examining Authority’s request for further information from Natural England arising out of Issue Specific Hearing 2 (PDF 238KB) – Responses are due by Deadline 4, Monday 3 June 2024.
The Examining Authority has accepted an Additional Submission from Lester Aldridge LLP on behalf of Thomas Ralph Dickson(PDF, 1MB).
The Examination Library (PDF 896 KB) has been updated.
21 Mai 2024
The following documents have been published:
Recordings and transcripts for Issue Specific Hearing 2 (ISH2)
Recordings and transcripts for Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 (CAH1) - Friday 17 May 2024
Action Points arising from Issue Specific Hearing 2 (ISH2) (PDF 201KB)
The Examining Authority’s request for further information from Natural England arising out of Issue Specific Hearing 2 (PDF 238KB) – Responses are due by Deadline 4, Monday 3 June 2024.
The Examination Library (PDF 896 KB) has been updated.
20 Mai 2024
Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to participate in the Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 (CAH1) Continued scheduled for Tuesday 21 May 2024.
Anyone who wishes to observe the events in real time should use the following link: https://www.liveeventstream.online/planning-inspectorate-hearings/rampion-2-
Please note that the event will start streaming when opened by the Examining Authority. If the Livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.
16 Mai 2024
Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to participate in the Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 (CAH1) scheduled for Friday 17 May 2024.
An email shall be sent on Monday 20 May 2024 to those parties that have registered to participate in Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 (CAH1) Continued scheduled for Tuesday 21 May 2024.
Anyone who wishes to observe the events in real time should use the following link: https://www.liveeventstream.online/planning-inspectorate-hearings/rampion-2-
Please note that the event will start streaming when opened by the Examining Authority. If the Livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.
15 Mai 2024
Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to participate in the Issue Specific Hearing 2 (ISH2) Continued scheduled for Thursday 16 May 2024.
An email shall be sent on Thursday 16 May to those parties that have registered to participate in Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 scheduled for Friday 17 May 2024.
Anyone who wishes to observe the events in real time should use the following link: https://www.liveeventstream.online/planning-inspectorate-hearings/rampion-2-
Please note that the event will start streaming when opened by the Examining Authority. If the Livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.
14 Mai 2024
Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to participate in the Issue Specific Hearing 2 (ISH2) scheduled for Wednesday 15 May 2024.
An email shall be sent on Wednesday 15 May to those parties that have registered to participate in Issue Specific Hearing 2 (ISH2) Continued scheduled for Thursday 16 May 2024.
Anyone who wishes to observe the events in real time should use the following link: https://www.liveeventstream.online/planning-inspectorate-hearings/rampion-2-
Please note that the event will start streaming when opened by the Examining Authority. If the Livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.
10 Mai 2024
Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to participate in the Open Floor Hearing 2 (OFH2) scheduled for Monday 13 May 2024.
An email shall be sent on Tuesday 14 May to those parties that have registered to participate in Issue Specific Hearing 2 (ISH2) scheduled for Wednesday 15 May 2024.
Anyone who wishes to observe the events in real time should use the following link: https://www.liveeventstream.online/planning-inspectorate-hearings/rampion-2-
Please note that the event will start streaming when opened by the Examining Authority. If the Livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.
8 Mai 2024
Agenda for Issue Specific Hearing 2 (ISH2) (PDF, 179KB) on Wednesday 15 May 2024 and Thursday 16 May 2024
Agenda for Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 (CAH1) (PDF, 135KB) on Friday 17 May 2024 and Tuesday 21 May 2024
Accompanied Site Inspection Itinerary – Tuesday 14 May 2024 (PDF 196KB)
3 Mai 2024
The Deadline 3 (D3) submissions have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 876 KB) has been updated.
11 Ebrill 2024
The Examining Authority's notification of Open Floor Hearing 2, Issue Specific Hearing 2, Compulsory Acquisition Hearing 1 and the Accompanied Site Inspection being held in the weeks commencing 13 May 2024 and 21 May 2024 has been issued.
The Examination Library (PDF, 771KB) has been updated.
3 Ebrill 2024
The Examining Authority's Written Questions (WQs) (PDF, 649 KB) have been published. The Deadline for responses is Thursday 25 April 2024 (Deadline 3).
The Examination Library (PDF, 628KB) has been updated.
25 Mawrth 2024
The Deadline 2 (D2) submissions have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 613 KB) has been updated.
6 Mawrth 2024
The Deadline 1 (D1) submissions have been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 584KB) has been updated.
19 Chwefror 2024
It has come to our attention that there is a discrepancy between the deadline set in the Examination Timetable and The Examining Authority’s Written Questions arising out of Issue Specific Hearing 1 for responses. For the avoidance of doubt, the deadline is Deadline 2, Wednesday 20 March 2024 and the Questions have been corrected accordingly. We apologise for any confusion this may have caused.
13 Chwefror 2024
The following documents have been published:
Recordings and transcripts for Issue Specific Hearing 1 (ISH1)
Preliminary Meeting Note (PDF 522 KB)
Action Points arising from Issue Specific Hearting 1 (ISH1) (PDF 201 KB)
The Examining Authority’s Written Questions arising out of Issue Specific Hearing 1 on Environmental Matters,(PDF 197 KB) – Responses are due by Deadline 1, Wednesday 28 February 2024
The Examination Library (PDF 424 KB) has been updated.
8 Chwefror 2024
Please note that the following date reserved for a hearing in the Examination Timetable is no longer required and the event has now been cancelled:
Friday 9 February 2024 – Issue Specific Hearing 1 (ISH1) Continued
7 Chwefror 2024
The Examination Timetable (Rule 8 letter) (PDF, 280 KB) has been published.
Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to participate in the Issue Specific Hearing 1 (ISH1) Continued scheduled for Thursday 8 February 2024.
An email shall be sent on Thursday 8 February to those parties that have registered to participate in Issue Specific Hearing 1 (ISH1) continued scheduled for Friday 9 February 2024, if required.
Anyone who wishes to observe the events in real time should use the following link: https://www.liveeventstream.online/planning-inspectorate-hearings/rampion-2
Please note that the event will start streaming when opened by the Examining Authority. If the Livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.
6 Chwefror 2024
Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to participate in the Issue Specific Hearing 1 (ISH1) scheduled for Wednesday 7 February 2024.
An email shall be sent on Wednesday 7 February to those parties that have registered to participate in Issue Specific Hearing 1 (ISH1) scheduled for Thursday 8 February 2024.
Anyone who wishes to observe the events in real time should use the following link: https://www.liveeventstream.online/planning-inspectorate-hearings/rampion-2
Please note that the event will start streaming when opened by the Examining Authority. If the Livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.
5 Chwefror 2024
Instructions have been sent to those who have registered to participate in the Preliminary Meeting and Open Floor hearing scheduled for Tuesday 6 February 2024.
An email shall be sent on Tuesday 6 February to those parties that have registered to participate in Issue Specific Hearing 1 (ISH1) scheduled for Wednesday 7 February 2024.
Anyone who wishes to observe the events in real time should use the following link: https://www.liveeventstream.online/planning-inspectorate-hearings/rampion-2
Please note that the event will start streaming when opened by the Examining Authority. If the Livestream does not initially work, it may be resolved by refreshing the webpage.
29 Ionawr 2024
The Agenda for the Preliminary Meeting and Issue Specific Hearing 1 (ISH1) (PDF,194 KB) is now available.
The Examination Library (PDF,415 KB) has been updated.
26 Ionawr 2024
The Examining Authority has accepted the following late Pre-Exam Procedural Deadline submissions from the Applicant:
The Examination Library (PDF 415KB) has been updated.
22 Ionawr 2024
The Pre-Exam Procedural Deadline Submissions have been published
The Examination Library (PDF 413KB) has been updated
We have been advised that there will be a charge for parties to park at the venue for the Preliminary Meeting/Hearings being held in the week commencing 5 February 2024. Parties should be aware of this in advance. We understand that there is other parking, and public transport facilities, nearby.
14 Rhagfyr 2023
The notification of Preliminary Meeting (Rule 6 letter) (PDF 596KB) has been sent.
The letter also includes the draft Examination Timetable and Initial Assessment of Principal Issues.
4 Rhagfyr 2023
The relevant representations have been published on the website.
20 Hydref 2023
The Applicant has informed the Planning Inspectorate that some persons with a legal interest in the land affected by the Proposed Development were not notified of the accepted application and were therefore not made aware of the period within which they could make a Relevant Representation.
The Applicant has now notified the omitted persons who have been allowed further time to make Relevant Representations. Anyone who has received the Applicant’s notification dated 18 October 2023 and wants to make a Relevant Representation should please contact us at Rampion2@planninginspectorate.gov.uk or telephone 0303 444 5000.
18 Hydref 2023
The Examining Authority requested the submission of initial PADS alongside Relevant Representations by the deadline of 4 November 2023. However, as that deadline has recently been extended, for the avoidance of doubt the PADS initial submission deadline has also been extended, to 6 November 2023.
10 Hydref 2023
The following document has recently been published:
Applicant Letter to The Planning Inspectorate in Response to the Rule 9 (PDF,128KB)
20 Medi 2023
If you are unable to complete a registration form online and would like to register your interest, please call the helpline on: 0303 444 5000 to request a paper form.
For further advice please see Advice Note 8.2: How to register to participate in an Examination.
You can check our step by step guide to find out more about having your say about a national infrastructure project.
The Examining Authorities Rule 9 letter (PDF, 204KB) notifying of Procedural Decisions has been published.
The Applicants Letter to The Planning Inspectorate Regarding Advice Given (PDF, 144KB) has been published.
The Applicants Response to The Planning Inspectorates S51 Advice and S55 Checklist (PDF, 467KB) has been published.
The Additional Submission - 5.8 Design and Access Statement (PDF, 8MB) has been published.
The Examination Library (PDF, 311KB) has been updated
20 Medi 2023
7 Medi 2023
11 Awst 2023
The application documents will be made available on the project page of this website if the application is accepted for examination.
It is for the Applicant to decide whether or not application documents can be published upon submission (see government’s Planning Act 2008: guidance on the Pre-application process).